OMMEN HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
On the Trail of Vengeance: A Day among V1 & V2 Launch Sites in the Sallandse Hills
A day tour from Ommen that visits Hessum, Mataram, Dalzicht and Hellendoorn to trace the history and remnants of the V1 and V2 weapons — essential context for anyone studying WWII missile campaigns.
On the Trail of Vengeance: A Day among V1 & V2 Launch Sites in the Sallandse Hills.
The battlefield tour departs from Ommen and moves into the wooded rise of the Sallandse heuvelrug, where the remnants and launch sites of the V1 and V2 Vergeldingswapens still punctuate the landscape. Beginning with a pointed introduction to the origin, development and deployment of these weapons, the day follows the lines of history through Hessum, Mataram, Dalzicht and Hellendoorn, unspooling the chilling story of attacks directed at the port of Antwerp.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Origins and Impact of the V1 & V2
A guided introduction explains the development, production and operational use of the V1 and V2 Vergeldingswapens and the terror they inflicted during wartime.
Field Visits to Four Launch Areas
The tour stops at the documented launch sites at Hessum, Mataram, Dalzicht and Hellendoorn, each a point on the wartime map from which weapons were fired toward Antwerp.
Remnants in the Sallandse Hills
Beyond narration, the guide points out physical remains and traces found in the forested Sallandse heuvelrug, connecting the terrain to its wartime past.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Starting at the station in Ommen, the day unfolds as a focused field lecture: an opening briefing on the weapons’ background followed by site visits that place you amid former launch areas. Moving through wooded hills and small clearings, the guide links technical history to the tangible remains you encounter at each stop.
THE HISTORY
Origins and Impact of the V1 & V2
A guided introduction explains the development, production and operational use of the V1 and V2 Vergeldingswapens and the terror they inflicted during wartime.
THE SITES
Field Visits to Four Launch Areas
The tour stops at the documented launch sites at Hessum, Mataram, Dalzicht and Hellendoorn, each a point on the wartime map from which weapons were fired toward Antwerp.
THE LANDSCAPE
Remnants in the Sallandse Hills
Beyond narration, the guide points out physical remains and traces found in the forested Sallandse heuvelrug, connecting the terrain to its wartime past.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day tour suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour starts at 09:30 at the station of Ommen and begins with an introductory briefing.
Price listed as €70 per person.
Operated by Battlefield Tours.
The tour details do not list specific gear requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and where does the tour start?
The tour begins at 09:30 at the station of Ommen.
Which launch sites does the tour visit?
The tour visits launch sites at Hessum, Mataram, Dalzicht and Hellendoorn.
How much does the tour cost?
The price is €70 per person.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Battlefield Tours.
Where were the V1 and V2 weapons fired toward from these sites?
From these locations the V1 and V2 weapons were fired toward the port of Antwerp.
How long is the tour?
A specific duration is not provided in the tour details.