Airborne Wandeltocht 2026 in Oosterbeek

The Airborne Wandeltocht returns to Oosterbeek on Saturday 5 September 2026 for its 79th edition. The walk commemorates the Battle of Arnhem of September 1944, and its organiser, police sports association PSVR | Airborne March, bills it as the world’s largest one-day commemorative march. Registration and the start are at the J.J. Talsmalaan in Oosterbeek, in the municipality of Renkum, Gelderland.

Why it matters

The march opens the September commemoration season around Arnhem, when the region marks the airborne landings of Operation Market Garden. Participation keeps growing: Stichting Airborne Herdenkingen, the foundation behind the official Airborne commemorations, reports that a record 36,434 walkers took part in 2025. The event is traditionally held on the first Saturday of September.

Practical information

Taking part requires a ticket. Online sales through the organiser’s website opened on 28 April at 20:00, and from August tickets are also available at pre-sale addresses in the region. Watching the march along the route costs nothing.

The confirmed distance list and ticket prices were not published on the official pages checked for this article. Check airbornewandeltocht.nl for both before travelling.

Common questions

When is the Airborne Wandeltocht 2026?

Saturday 5 September 2026. Both the organiser and Stichting Airborne Herdenkingen confirm the date.

Where does the walk start?

Registration and the start are at the J.J. Talsmalaan in Oosterbeek, in the municipality of Renkum.

What does the march commemorate?

The Battle of Arnhem of September 1944, when Allied airborne troops fought around Arnhem and Oosterbeek during Operation Market Garden.

Do I need a ticket?

Walkers do. Tickets have been sold through the organiser’s website since 28 April, and regional pre-sale addresses follow from August. Spectators need no ticket.

How many people take part?

The 2025 edition set a record of 36,434 participants, according to Stichting Airborne Herdenkingen.