The Romans have left their imprints here ...
Visit Nijmegen, the oldest city of the Netherlands, and imagine yourself 2,000 years back in the past. Stay at Valkhof where once Romans looked out over the river Waal and across the land of the Batavians. High above the river and amidst woods and hills they found a strategic place to set up their army camp. The panoramic view is spectacular, even today.
Walk across the Waalkade and feel the power of Europe’s most busy river route. Museum Het Valkhof not only houses Roman finds but also contemporary art while the modern culture complex LUX shows films from across the world. The Mariken and Moenen streets combine trendy shops with modern architecture in the oldest inner city of the Netherlands.
Night out
Did you know that Nijmegen has the largest number of terraces per inhabitant of the Netherlands? Here people meet each other on the terraces and entertainment venues until the wee hours. Parading across the Waal promenade you might as well take a chance in the Holland Casino Nijmegen, an exquisite meeting place where excitement and relaxation go hand in hand. You can try your luck precisely at the spot where the Romans once played dice.
Rijk van Nijmegen
En route through the region you will pass many places of interest. The Rijk van Nijmegen region is full of museums and galleries with often leading collections: for example Accordeon and Harmonica Museum de Muse, the Afrika Museum, Museum Park Orientalis, Museum Kasteel Wijchen and the National Liberation Museum 1944-1945. Or visit the whine village of Groesbeek.
In short, the Rijk van Nijmegen region is a ‘Cool Region’, ideal for walking or cycling through forests, over hills and through valleys, moors, vast polders, past the pools and gorgeous villages and small cities with their attractions and places of interest. The Rijk van Nijmegen region is a true paradise for walkers and hikers. It is no surprise that many thousands of people from all over the world come to visit Nijmegen for the annual four day walking event.
For more information on attractions, events and interesting package offers in the Rijk van Nijmegen region, please visit: www.vvvnijmegen.nl (also available in English).
