A 19-kilometre journey past eleven historical locations
What was daily life like in Barlo during the war years? To keep the memories of this poignant time alive, the ‘Dwars door Barlo’ (National Museum of Hiding and Resistance) committee has launched a special interactive route. Using QR codes, walkers, cyclists, and motorists can listen to and watch stories from World War II at various locations via their smartphones.
The foundations of this project were laid back in 1994. To safeguard the memories of the war years in Barlo for the future, the former ‘Dwars Door Barlo’ (National Museum of Hiding and Resistance) foundation interviewed numerous local residents. These conversations, recorded on over seventy cassette tapes, provided the source material for the book ‘Dwars door Barlo’ (1995) at the time.
More than thirty years later, these stories have been brought to life once again. Not just on paper, but in the heart of the landscape where these events actually took place.
The route
The foundation has compiled a unique route that leads past the locations described so extensively in the book. The route is 19 kilometres long in total and passes eleven historical sites in Barlo. The journey can be completed on foot, by bicycle, or by car. The start and end points are located at pancake restaurant De Neeth (Neethweg 6).
How does it work?
Green posts with a number and a name are situated along the route. Each post features a QR code. By scanning this code with a smartphone, the story of that specific location appears instantly on the screen. There is also an audio button to have the story read aloud, allowing everyone to listen to the events of the past on-site.
Navigation is straightforward: a link to Google Maps is provided below each story to guide the visitor to the next point.
View from home
Those who prefer to view the route at home first or wish to listen to the stories beforehand can visit the website: