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One of The Netherlands’ oldest city is still young at heart; Nijmegen cherishes its historical treasures while simultaneously embracing renewal. Nijmegen’s abundant natural beauty, thanks to its riverside location, combined with its wide range of sporting and cultural activities mean that this city on the River Waal has something for everyone.
TO DISCOVER. Come and discover history and culture in the region - the ancient Roman remains, the castles, the traces of World War II. But did you know that the region is also famous for the beautiful nature areas? There's a lot to discover for the whole family, also for the little ones!
The Freedom Trail is about 330 kilometers long and is divided into 22 stages of about 15 km per stage, ending at the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem. The finish of the Freedom Trail joins the commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem and Bridge to Liberation at the “Bridge too Far” in the presence of WWII veterans.
Tourist Information. The best place to start your visit in Nijmegen is the Citystore! The staff will give you a warm welcome and will help you with any questions you may have regarding your visit. Get inspired and get to know the hidden gems in the city, but also in its beautiful surroundings.
Discover one of the Netherlands' oldest city with its cheerful festivals, pop-up shops and unusual boutiques. Unwind in a luxurious spa, admire the treasures of the Romans or walk from the city straight into the floodplains.
Hernen Castle, An impressive medieval castle located between the rivers Maas and Waal. The landscape museum has 11 miniature landscapes on view, from Texel to Southern Limburg. Inside,... The Freedom Museum is located in the beautiful green and hilly landscape of Groesbeek.
The most beautiful Roman finds in the Netherlands, a colourful collection of contemporary art and a magnificent collection of ancient art. The museum's collections focus on the Nijmegen's illustrious history and Charlemagne's Valkhof Castle.
Nijmegen is not only the oldest city in the Netherlands, but it’s also home to the country’s oldest shopping street: Lange Hezelstraat. What does this mean in practice? Well, the city has spent many centuries creating and fine-tuning the ultimate shopping experience!
You can get to Nijmegen by train without difficulty. From there, it’s easy to continue your journey by bus, train or taxi. Nijmegen central station is accessible via intercity trains from for example Amsterdam (Schiphol), Utrecht, Ede-Wageningen, 's-Hertogenbosch, Arnhem and Zwolle.
The Nijmegen Four Days Marches, or 'The Walk of the World', is the largest multi-day walking event in the world in which 47,000 walkers take part every year. They come to Nijmegen from all over the world to walk for four days in Nijmegen and its beautiful surroundings.
