Self-Guided Liberation Trail

The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by German forces in WW2. The five-year occupation came to an end on 09 May 1945, which is now known as Liberation Day - an event still celebrated in Jersey with an annual bank holiday and festivities that mark this momentous occasion.

As you wander the streets of St. Helier, and explore further corners of the island, discover daring stories of resistance, occupation and liberation for each of the landmarks on the trail. Download the Geotourist app to follow the Liberation Trails and explore how the Occupation has left an extraordinary legacy on Jersey.