Nijmegen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Nijmegen
Nijmegen
Photo by Trembich Moving Moments
Photo by Trembich Moving Moments
Photo by Trembich Moving Moments

Situated in the east of the Netherlands, Nijmegen has lovely museums, great points of interest, excellent shopping and is rich in cultural heritage. Discover Nijmegen!

Looking for a nice weekend away with your partner or the kids? Nijmegen is the place to go. You'll find everything you need for a great stay: museums, castles, child-friendly attractions and streets lined with lovely shops.

Nijmegen claims to be the oldest city in the Netherlands and celebrated its 2000st anniversary in 2005. Nijmegen was once the biggest Roman city in the Netherlands. You can still visit a number of buildings that date back to the Middle Ages. Part of the old city walls are also still intact.

Look out over the city from the 14th-century St Stevenskerk, visit castles such as Batenburg and Kasteel Doorwerth and stroll through the oldest shopping street in the Netherlands: Lange Hezelstraat. There are also a number of interesting museums, such as Museum het Valkhof, which is home to Roman art. Playground Leemkuil or the famous Ouwehands Dierenpark in nearby Rhenen are great places to take the kids.

You can explore Nijmegen on foot or by city bus. Stroll along the Waal promenade near the city centre and go shopping. In summer, stop at one of the sidewalk cafés at Koningsplein or Grote Markt for a drink or a delicious meal. The city centre is pedestrianised, making it easy to explore on foot.

Nijmegen is easy to reach by train from a number of Dutch cities. Get off the train at Nijmegen Central Station and explore the city centre on foot. If you’re travelling by car and coming from the south of the Netherlands, take the A73. If you’re travelling from the north, follow the motorways that take you through Arnhem. You can park near the city centre in one of the parking garages.

Spend a weekend in Nijmegen and discover the oldest city in the Netherlands, full of cultural heritage, great points of interest and a lovely square.

Where to stay in Nijmegen

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Nijmegen-Centrum

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Nijmegen-Centrum is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grote Markt and Doornroosje.

Nijmegen-Centrum
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Nijmegen-Oost

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nijmegen-Oost and surrounding area, you can visit Belvedere and Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama.

Nijmegen-Oost
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Stadscentrum

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Stadscentrum, you might make a stop by sights like Doornroosje and Belvedere.

Stadscentrum
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Galgenveld

Galgenveld might not have many top sights, but Doornroosje and Grote Markt are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Galgenveld
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Goffert

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goffert and surrounding area, you can visit Goffert Stadium and Doornroosje.

Goffert
Mercure City Nijmegen Centre Hotel

Mercure City Nijmegen Centre Hotel

4 out of 5
Stationsplein 29, Nijmegen
The price is ฿2,270 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,270
฿2,970 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nijmegen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (798 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Mercure City Nijmegen Centre Hotel
The Rebyl, Nijmegen, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Rebyl, Nijmegen, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.5 out of 5
VIERDAAGSEPLEIN 1, Nijmegen
The price is ฿3,352 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿3,352
฿3,923 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nijmegen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Valkhof Museum and Stadhuis ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Amazing!
"I have stayed in some really nice hotels before, but the Rebyl was super nice, super clean, super quiet and overall an A+! Staff was as friendly as could be. Really a wonderful place. It's unlikely i will stay here again, since i live 4,000 miles away. But if I'm ever at another Iron Maiden show ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Rebyl, Nijmegen, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Bastion Hotel Nijmegen

Bastion Hotel Nijmegen

3 out of 5
Neerbosscheweg 614, Nijmegen
The price is ฿2,557 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,557
฿3,057 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Nijmegen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Goffert Stadium and Doornroosje ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (117 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and well decorated and equipped. The bathroom is large with walk in shower. Parking is on site via a secure access gate. We ate at the hotel twice and the food was good in both quality and portion size. The hotel is a taxi ride into the centre of Nijmegen. There isn't much ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Bastion Hotel Nijmegen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Oranjestaete

Hotel Oranjestaete

3 out of 5
Oranjesingel 66, Nijmegen
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Nijmegen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Stadhuis and Valkhof Chapel are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"good price, fully equipped kitchen in a spotless room, very friendly staff and a great city"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hotel Oranjestaete
EuroParcs De Hooge Veluwe

EuroParcs De Hooge Veluwe

2 out of 5
Koningsweg 14, Arnhem
Stay at this residence in Arnhem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Hoge Veluwe National Park and Arnhem War Museum are ...
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"We enjoy our stay there, any problems they got on with it straight away."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

EuroParcs De Hooge Veluwe
 EuroParcs Beekbergen

EuroParcs Beekbergen

4 out of 5
Hoge Bergweg 16, Beekbergen
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Beekbergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Scherpenbergh Golf and Castle ter Horst are ...
7.6/10 Good! (35 reviews)
"The property was a small wooden house and had a small space around it. The children enjoyed climbing up to their bedrooms. There were plenty of amenities and places to visit nearby."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

EuroParcs Beekbergen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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