How do I get to the Bastogne Nuts weekend 2026 from Amsterdam?
The Nuts weekend runs from Friday, December 11, to Sunday, December 13, 2026, and marks the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and General McAuliffe's one-word reply to a German surrender demand in December 1944: "NUTS!" On the Saturday, veterans are honored in the town square, a parade with a band and active-duty members of the 101st Airborne ends at the memorial to General McAuliffe, and dignitaries and veterans toss walnuts to the crowd in front of City Hall. Bastogne is about 319 km from Amsterdam, 4 h 08 by car on a clear road, so plan at least one night there.
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Amsterdam to Bastogne: estimates per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Amsterdam → Bastogne, one way | ≈ €1,091 | estimate: about 319 km × €3.42/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Amsterdam → Bastogne, one way | ≈ €1,416 | estimate: about 319 km × €4.44/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Amsterdam → Bastogne, one way | ≈ €2,166 | estimate: about 319 km × €6.79/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
Rides outside Amsterdam are priced per kilometer of measured road distance; the exact fixed price is shown before you book. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
Two days
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Fri Dec 11 | Drive to Bastogne, about 4 h 08; the Bastogne War Museum |
| Sat Dec 12 | The ceremonies, the parade and the walnut toss; re-enactor camps |
| Sun Dec 13 | The Bois Jacques battlefield, then the drive back |
Practical
The weekend spans the Bastogne War Museum, the Bastogne War Rooms and the Bois Jacques battlefield, with more activities in the town itself. The museum's activities are free, except its four immersive experiences. Re-enactors set up Allied and German camps at the barracks in town and at the War Museum. Sunset in Bastogne on December 12 is at about 16:35. One way from Amsterdam costs an estimated €1,091 in Business Class; ask us for a two-day quote.
Related questions
Is the Nuts weekend in English?
Most visitors are local and the town is French-speaking, but American veterans and soldiers take part.
Is the museum free that weekend?
Its activities are, except the four immersive experiences.
Can we stop at Margraten on the way back?
Yes, it is on the route north; ask us to plan the stop.
Sources
- Stars and Stripes: the Nuts weekend in Bastogne (checked October 21, 2026)
- Bastogne War Museum: Nuts Week-End (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA Solar Calculator, sunset times in Amsterdam (local time) (checked October 8, 2026)
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