Houffalize : Winter 44-45

Step into the Battle of the Bulge with a one-of-a-kind immersive experience using Overlap Reality®!

Step into the Battle of the Bulge with a one-of-a-kind immersive experience using Overlap Reality®! Transform your smartphone or tablet into a time machine and relive key historical events exactly where they took place.

How does it work?

• Use the map to locate one of the 5 viewing points;
• Launch the experience on your smartphone or tablet;
• Relive 360° historical scenes as if you were really there!

In the winter of 1944-1945, during the Second World War, Houffalize became a significant memorial site for the Battle of the Bulge. This village witnessed fierce battles between American and German forces, endured devastating bombings, and suffered tragic civilian losses, paying a heavy toll during these dramatic events. On 16 January 1945, troops from the First U.S. Army joined those of the Third Army, marking far more than just a meeting: a symbolic and strategic victory that signalled the beginning of Germany’s defeat.

Each immersive video, lasting 2 to 3 minutes, geolocated and in 360°, puts you at the heart of events that shaped the end of the Second World War.

Award-winning and accessible technology

• Available in 4 languages: French, English, Dutch, and German.
• An innovative app: developed by SKY BOY / The Overlap Factory for the City of Houffalize, supported by WALLONIA as part of the "Smart Region Digital Wallonia" initiative, with the collaboration of IDELUX.

Download the app now and let history transport you!