Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Getting There
Netherlands American Cemetery lies in the village of Margraten, six miles east of Maastricht.
Admission and Hours
Business Hours
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The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except December 25 and January 1. When the cemetery is open to the public, a staff member is on duty in the visitor center to answer questions and escort relatives to graves and memorial sites. Please note, admission to the cemetery ends 15 minutes before closing time.
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The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except December 25 and January 1. When the cemetery is open to the public, a staff member is on duty in the visitor center to answer questions and escort relatives to graves and memorial sites. Please note, admission to the cemetery ends 15 minutes before closing time.
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Admission is FREE and does not require booking in advance.
Address and Additional Information
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Amerikaanse Begraafplaats 1, 6269 NA, Margraten, The Netherlands
The cemetery is on the main road N278, which runs between Maastricht and Vaals on the German Dutch border. (After crossing the border, you immediately enter the outskirts of Aachen, where the road designation is the B1). From Brussels take the major highway E40 in the direction of Liège (Luik). Just after crossing the Meuse (Maas) river on the out-skirts of Liège, take the E25/A2 highway in the direction of Visé and Maastricht. After crossing the Belgian Dutch border, continue on the E25/A2 into Maastricht. Take the exit off the highway marked “Wijken 26/27 Cadier en Keer and Vaals” This exit will put you on the N278 heading towards the cemetery. After passing through the village of Cadier en Keer, the cemetery is approx two miles on the right. From Germany/Aachen, take the E40 highway in the direction of Liège and then follow the directions as above. From Amsterdam take the A2 south all the way to Maastricht and then follow the N278 to the cemetery.
There is a connection from the Brussels airport to Brussels then to Liège then on to the Maastricht central train station. Travelers arriving in Germany and looking for train transport should travel through Aachen and then follow on to Maastricht (or take a bus as seen below). Amsterdam arrivals can get a train direct to Maastricht. Take local bus #350 on the Maastricht-Aachen line from the train station to the cemetery. The bus stops in front of the cemetery on the main road N278.
Amsterdam is approximately 155 miles from the cemetery. Brussels is approximately 80 miles. Düsseldorf is approximately 80 miles and Cologne is approximately 70 miles.
Local bus service is on the Maastricht-Aachen line #350. The bus stops in front of the cemetery on the main road N278. During cemetery operating hours, the bus stops at the cemetery every 15 minutes. If traveling from Maastricht, you can catch this bus directly at the train station or any number of its stops along the way. If traveling from Aachen, catch the Aachen-Maastricht line #350.
Hotels are available in Maastricht and Valkenburg aan de Geul. Smaller towns and villages near the cemetery also offer bed and breakfasts. For more information on your stay, please visit: Accommodations | Visit Zuid-Limburg (visitzuidlimburg.com)
Events at Netherlands American Cemetery
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Memorial Day Ceremonies
Memorial Day Ceremonies at ABMC cemeteries will begin Thursday May 21, 2026. The ceremonies will start at the local time listed and is expected…
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Netherlands American Cemetery Special Event
On September 14 at 2 p.m., the Netherlands American Cemetery will host a ticketed event to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands by U.S….
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Netherlands American Cemetery summer guided tours
American Battle Monuments Commission staff at Netherlands American Cemetery will offer tours through the cemetery and memorial every day from July 8 to Aug….
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