During World War I, the Vrijbos (Houthulst forest) became a heavily fortified German stronghold; the forest was almost entirely destroyed and only partially reforested. Adjacent agricultural land became the site of the Houthulst Belgian military cemetery (1924-1925). Designed by Blondeau and Moreau, the 394-are-cemetery’s layout resembles a six-pointed star with red shingle paths.
Ypres tourist office, the Municipality of Houthulst and Westtoer are in charge of the promotion.
In Flanders Fields Museum
Grote Markt 34
BE–8900 Ieper
http://www.inflandersfields.be
