Nijmegen Attractions
Nijmegen, the largest town in Gelderland (though not its capital, which is Arnhem), with a Roman Catholic University, lies in the south of the province, only 7km/4.5mi from the German frontier on the left bank of the Waal, the southern branch of the Rhine as it approaches the sea.
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Biblical Open-Air Museum
This unique attraction features recreations of Holy Places taken from the New Testament.
4-Day Walking Tour
Usually attracting over 30,000 walkers, this international festival concludes with a huge celebration throughout Nijmegen.
KNBLO (Royal Dutch League for Physical Education)
Box 1020
Nijmegen, Gelderland 6501 BA
Netherlands
Box 1020
Nijmegen, Gelderland 6501 BA
Netherlands
Berg en Dal, Netherlands
(Near Nijmegen)
Just 4km/2.5mi east of the Biblical Museum is Berg en Dal, an attractive summer resort situated on the crest of a hill, with extensive views.
The surrounding forest is ideal for walking and sightseeing.
The surrounding forest is ideal for walking and sightseeing.
Berg en Dal - Africa Museum
At Postweg 6 is the Africa Museum, with African masks and sculpture, three African villages and a small zoo.
Berg en Dal Africa Museum
Postweg 6
Berg en Dal, Gelderland 6571
Netherlands
Postweg 6
Berg en Dal, Gelderland 6571
Netherlands
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Berg en Dal - Duivelsberg
East of Berg en Dal, near the German frontier, rises the Duivelsberg (76m/249ft), above the Wijlermeer.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Commanderie van St Jan
To the north of the Grote Markt, at Franse Plaats 3, is the Commanderie van St Jan. Part of the building (ca. 1196) belonged in the Middle Ages to the Knights of St John. Since 1974 it has housed the Municipal Museum (Gemeentemuseum), with a collection covering the art and history of Nijmegen between 1000 and 1900.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Footpaths
To the east of Nijmegen is a tract of beautiful rolling wooded country traversed by a number of roads and many footpaths.
Grote Markt
The triangular Grote Markt lies in the center of old Nijmegen. In the square is a statue of Mariken van Nieumeghen, the chief character in the 15th century mystery play of that name. According to legend Mariken, having entered into a league with the Devil, was fettered in iron rings but that when her period of penitence was over the rings sprang open of themselves. She is depicted holding the broken rings.
Hunnerpark
To the east of the Valkhof, conspicuously situated at the north end of the Hunnerpark, is the Belvedere, an old 16th century watch-tower from which there are far-ranging views. From the Hunnerpark the Waalbrug, a massive bridge 700m/765yd long, crosses the Waal to the suburb of Lent, offering the best view of Nijmegen. On the far side of the river is the expressway to Arnhem. On the south side of the Hunnerpark is Keizer Traianusplein, a busy traffic intersection.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
International Summer Festival
This annual week-long festival runs from mid to late July, emphasizing different cultures and traditions. Highlights include fireworks displays. Other events such as jazz, Dixieland and Latin concerts, dancing performances and street entertainment are also offered throughout the week.
KNBLO (Royal Dutch League for Physical Education)
Box 1020
Nijmegen, Gelderland 6501 BA
Netherlands
Box 1020
Nijmegen, Gelderland 6501 BA
Netherlands
Kerkboog
Between Stevenskerkhof and the Grote Markt is the Kerkboog, a Late Gothic double gateway (1545) with a Flemish Renaissance upper story of 1606. The gatehouse was once the meeting place of the doctors' guild.
Latin School
On the south side of Grote Kerk or St Stevenskerk stands the Latin School (Latijnse School), built by the city architect Herman van Herengraves in 1544-45. The striking facade has recessed Gothic trefoil arches and Renaissance friezes. Between the first-floor windows are figures of the 12 Apostles and the text of the Ten Commandments.
Rijksmuseum G. M. Kam
To the left, at Museum Kamstraat 45, is the Rijksmuseum G. M. Kam, which has an important collection of prehistoric and Roman antiquities, mostly from the Nijmegen area. The original collection was presented to the town in 1920 by Gerhard Marius Kam, an amateur archaeologist.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Town Hall
The Town Hall (Stadhuis) in Burchtstraat was constructed in 1554-55 by Herman van Herengraves. It was completely destroyed during the Second World War and rebuilt in 1951-53. Only the old tapestries, which had been removed for restoration, escaped destruction. The fine figures of emperors, the heads over the windows and the medallions by Cornelis Sass of Utrecht were replaced by copies.
