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II. Main Cultural products
2. Sites of Historical Interest
Section 2.1: Defence Lines As Historical Tourism Objects

2.1.5. Target Groups

Dutch Schoolchildren

All Dutch children are learning about the history of the Second World War. The Grebbelinie is the lively history of one of the big battles in 1940 in The Netherlands. Primary schools in the neighbourhood are already visiting  the defence line and this can be extended to all schools in The Netherlands. Also the secondary schools are the target group.

Tourists Between 20 and 60

People, families in the neighbourhood and tourists see the line as a nice place to recreate: to walk, cycle, canoe, and enjoy nature, having a tea or beer during one's tour and having some nice experiences and activities on certain spots on the Grebbelinie. Historical event days around the WW II with a lot of activities are preferred as a lively view of the near past history.

60+

The seniors have really historical ideas about the Grebbelinie. They were children during the WW II and the period after it till 1950. The Grebbelinie for the people up to 75 is the reality of the Second World War. Maybe there are still some ex-soldiers living that fought in May 1940. Especially for this category some parts of the Grebbelinie have to be made wheelchair friendly. Anyway, the to be constructed information centre at the fortress “Fort aan de Buurtsteeg” has to take care of this kind of visitors.

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