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Nijmegen.

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Nijmegen (map) has many beautiful sights, showing you the story of the oldest city in the Netherlands. The town’s written history goes back to the first century BC, when a Roman military settlement was established at this place.

Also сheck оut мore info: HighlightsMuseums ArtInteractive map

World-famous among hiking enthusiast, the city annually hosts the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen. It’s the largest multi-day walking event in the world and comes with a range of festivities.

Grote Markt (map). As a central point in the city the Grote Markt offers the perfect location to explore Nijmegen from and also enjoy the local atmosphere.

The Valkhof Museum (map), on the Valkhof, has a permanent display of the history of Nijmegen, including artifacts from the Roman era.

Kronenburgerpark (map). The Kronenburgerpark is a wonderful public area to walk through and enjoy some beautiful scenery and old castle ruins. Located in-between the main railway station and the old town centre, the park is easy to get to on foot.

Lange Hezelstraat (map). Spanning from the northern edge of the Kronenburgerpark, to the small square at the intersection between Ganzenheuvel and Houtstraat, the street is lined with many different shops and restaurants.

You can find anything from vintage clothes stores, to record stores and liquor parlours, and the old architecture of the buildings also adds an extra depth to the character of the street.

There are many ready-made cycle routes you can try > Nijmegen Cycle Route – Exploring the head of the Rhine Delta. Distance: 46 or 34 km.

 

#1 The Hague

The heart of the city contains most of the historic architecture from the medieval, renaissance, and Baroque periods and is easily accessible on foot.

#2 Visit Haarlem

Haarlem, located just 20 km from Amsterdam. It proudly showcases a magnificent old center adorned with numerous monumental buildings.

#3 Visit Utrecht

Utrecht’s ancient city center is home to a plethora of buildings and structures, some of which date back as far as the High Middle Ages.

Public transport.

Information about all types of public transport.

OV Reisplanner – All public transport companies. All public transport in the Netherlands (buses, trams, metros and trains) use contactless smart cards called ⇒ OV-chipkaart

Also сheck оut мore info: GETTING HERE (intonijmegen.com) • Public transport in the Netherlands (holland.com)

BUS: The city bus company, Breng, connects every neighbourhood in Nijmegen to the city center. Breng runs buses into the suburbs as well as a few towns outside of the metropolitan area.

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TRAIN: Information about trains can be found at the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS, Dutch Railways) + NS — International App, which includes a trip planner which uses the latest information about train delays and detours.

AIRPORT: Schiphol Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of Amsterdam. It’s a point of interest in itself, being 4 metres below mean sea level.

FERRY: Amsterdam Central Station (map). Waterbus Rotterdam & Dordrecht >> waterbus.nl. + AFerry.co.uk.

CYCLING: routiq.com – Route planner. The best online routeplanner for cyclists can be found at a wikiplanner made by volunteers of the Dutch cyclist union “Fietsersbond”.

Nijmegen: Old City, Young Vibe.

The oldest city in the Netherlands is bursting with energy! Or as we put it: Old City, Young Vibe. Whether we are talking about a night out, a culinary meal, shopping, or nature, Nijmegen has it all; and within walking distance. From the heart of the city, it only takes 15 minutes to find yourself among Konik horses on the Waal beaches.

video source: IntoNijmegen / youtube.com /

Useful websites.

Links to additional resources with useful information for planning your trip.

VISAS & IMMIGRATION.

If you are coming to the Netherlands you should always check if you need a visa and, if so, what type of visa. Applying for a visa.

www.9292.nl

A popular journey planner for public transport in the Netherlands. It provides real-time information on train, tram, bus, and metro schedules.

iamexpat.nl

While primarily targeting expats living in the Netherlands, also provides articles and resources about Dutch culture, customs, traditions.

IamExpat: While primarily targeting expats living in the Netherlands, IamExpat also provides articles and resources about Dutch culture, customs, and traditions. It covers topics such as festivals, holidays, etiquette, and social norms.

DutchReview is an online magazine that covers a wide range of topics related to the Netherlands. It offers articles on Dutch culture, society, history, food, and lifestyle, providing an entertaining and informative perspective.

The Meertens Institute is a research center for Dutch culture and language. Their website features resources on Dutch folklore, dialects, names, and customs.