First World War

From 1914 until 1918 region Westhoek (which Ypres is part of) was the scene of the Great War.  This conflict involved all of the world great powers. 

Relevant websites about World War I:

• An overview of all war sites & cemeteries to visit in the region: Flanders Fields

• The war to end all wars

• About the Ypres Salient

• Debt of Honour Register of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

• Anzac forces (New Zealand) in the Ypres Salient

• The Canadians at Passchendaele

• The 16th Irish and the 36th Ulster Divisions 
  Lone Tree Cemetery: In Search of Silhouettes
  International School for Peace Studies at Messines (Mesen)

• The US 27th and 30th Infantry Divisions in the Ypres Salient.
  The US Flanders Field Cemetery at Waregem (40 min. drive from Ieper)

There are a few companies who offer guided Battlefields Tours around Ypres and the Somme.

You can book one in advance if you want to be sure of your place.

• Flanders Battlefield Tour
• Camalou Battlefield Tours 
• Visit the Western Front - Carl Ooghe
• Battlefields of World War I (Belgium & North of France - Lucas Catteeuw
• Ypres Salient Tours

If you like us to book you a tour, please do not hesitate to contact us.