overloon

Overloon is a village in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southeastern part of the country. It is part of a rural region characterized by fields, small forests, and scattered farms. The village is best known for the Overloon War Museum, one of the Netherlands' largest military museums. The museum presents a broad collection of Second World War artifacts, including armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and dioramas, and it preserves the memory of the wartime fighting in the area.

In October 1944, Overloon was the site of heavy fighting between Allied forces and German troops during the Allied advance through the Netherlands. The battle, part of broader operations to push into Germany, left significant destruction in the area and contributed to the liberation of the southern Netherlands.

Today, Overloon is a quiet village with a small year-round population. Tourism related to the museum and the surrounding natural areas draws visitors, especially in the warmer months. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and patches of woodland, with hiking and cycling routes that connect Overloon to nearby towns and countryside attractions.