The municipality of Groesbeek
Village embedded in picturesque landscape
The municipality of Groesbeek is one of the most enchanting areas in this region.Nestled in the green belt between the city of Nijmegen and the German border, Groesbeek holds great attraction for lovers of nature and tranquillity. With its woody and hilly countryside, the natural scenery is its hallmark and makes Groesbeek an excellent holiday destination with interesting sightseeing opportunities.
The municipality covers over 4400
ha and includes, apart from Groesbeek, the smaller centres Heilig
Landstichting, Berg en Dal, De Horst and Breedeweg. The number of residents was
18,985 on January 1, 2008.
Groesbeek has a thriving community life and boasts a variety of cultural, historical and recreational attractions. To name a few:
- De Canadese Erebegraafplaats [Canadian War Cemetery] located on the Zevenheuvelenweg [Seven Hills Road] which is an area of great scenic beauty. The Cemetery offers a view of the Nationaal Bevrijdingsmuseum [National Liberation Museum] dedicated to Operation Market Garden.
- The Afrikamuseum [Africa Museum] in Berg en Dal, and the Museum Orientalis [Biblical Open Air Museum] in Heilig Landstichting. These three museums operate jointly by the name of Groesbeek Museumlandschap [Museum Landscape].
The municipality also has lots to offer in the areas of sports and recreation.
The Zevenheuvelenloop [Seven
Hills Walk] is plotted largely on Groesbeek’s territory, and there is an annual
running race in the centre of Groesbeek where toppers and kids can do their
thing. Groesbeek also boasts three first-division players in amateur football in
the 2008-2009 season.
A novelty in Groesbeek is the bicycle
bogie; you cycle the railway line that stretches from the centre of Groesbeek
to Kranenburg in Germany. A very extraordinary way indeed to explore the
surroundings!
Read more:
www.groesbeek.nl
