Rijk van Nijmegen
Charlemagne turned Nijmegen, now the oldest town in the country, into an imperial town. An army camp was built high above the river amidst woods and hills. The panoramic view remains as spectacular as ever.
Rijk van Nijmegen
In Nijmegen and its surrounding area you will find the best
this country has to offer in terms of scenic beauty. Contained between the
rivers Maas and Waal, Ooijpolder and Duffelt nature reserves each have their own
charm. Tucked away between the hills are the towns and villages of
Beek-Ubbergen, Berg en Dal, Groesbeek and Mook. And then of course there is the
oldest town in the Netherlands. Visit Nijmegen and imagine yourself back in the
past. The history of this former imperial town is preserved and cherished in
beautiful historic buildings, parks and museums and can be experienced in Het
Valkhof Museum, which includes an important collection of Roman archaeology.
Neighbouring towns and villages have a rich history, too. Take Beuningen for
instance, with its only survival from Blanckenburgh Castle.
Heumen, Groesbeek and Kranenburg
In Heumen various
stories, legends, ruins and monuments remind us of the Roman era. Keen
walkers and cyclists will not be disappointed in this area as there are several
routes, one of which is the Molenroute in Heumen.
Groesbeek and
Kranenburg are both border towns.
Events
This area boasts an abundance of events
such as the Nijmegen Annual Four-Day Walking Event and its festivities, the
Zevenheuvelen Run, carnival in Groesbeek and many more.
More information: www.vvvnijmegen.nl
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