The municipality of Wijchen
The municipality of Wijchen numbers nearly 40,000 residents. The municipality lies in a green landscape between the rivers Maas and Waal, just below the city Nijimegen. Wijchen is an ideal municipality to work ànd live in.
Excellent accessibility
Wijchen is centrally
situated in the Netherlands
and close to the German border. Wijchen’s accessibility is excellent. For
example, Airport Weeze is located only 60 kilometres from Wijchen. The
municipality is situated next to the highway E31 (Rotterdam-Germany).
Furthermore, Wijchen has a favourable location in relation to cities such as Eindhoven and Antwerp. In addition it has
a train station so that the municipality can also easily reached by rail. A number of international
businesses are active in Wijchen. The municipality is a member of Euregio.
Industrial estates
Wijchen has a large
diversity in economic activities. Important sectors are logistics, transport,
light industry and machine building. The businesses are located on modern
industrial estates. Industrial estate Bijsterhuizen has developed rapidly over
the last few years. Also industrial estate Wijchen-Oost has become completely
up-to-date after a thorough renovation. Wijchen has an excellent investment
climate. There are hundreds of entrepreneurs who strenghten each other. Not
just the municipality but also the business societies stimulate collaboration
between businesses.
Pleasant living
In Wijchen you can work,
but also live pleasantly! The municipality has beautiful residential areas,
excellent schools, many sports facilities, and a rich club life. The centre of
Wijchen, with at its heart its historic castle, is attractive and has a real
regional function. Also the villages belonging to the
municipality of Wijchen, Balgoy, Leur, Alverna, Hernen, Niftrik and Bergharen
en the picturesque town Batenburg, have much to offer due to their location and
character. Many Wijcheners go out each week cycling to enjoy this beautiful
environment!
Read more:
www.wijchen.nl
