| Nijmegen Nijmegen | ||
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| State | Netherlands | |
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| Region | Gelderland | |
| Altitude | 29 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 57.60 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 172.322 (2016 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 31 24 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 6500–6547, 6679, 6683 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Nijmegen is a city ofEast gods Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland.
To know
Nijmegen claims the title of the oldest city of the gods Netherlands and undeniably boasts a long history and a cultural heritage still of great interest today, despite the devastation of World War II.
The city is also famous for annually hosting the "Four Days of Nijmegen", a non-competitive race whose first edition dates back to 1909. The event, attended by about 42,000 enthusiasts of the march, attends more than a million people.
Nijmegen is also known for its political sympathies which traditionally all go to the Dutch Socialist Party and left-wing ecological movements. Nijmegen is also a university city with a large student population.
Nijmegen is a relatively large city in the east of the Netherlands. It has about 170,000 inhabitants but together with the neighboring one Arnhem it forms a conurbation of over 700,000 inhabitants.
How to orient yourself
Nijmegen: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Weeze (IATA: NRN) which, however, is located across the border, in German territory. The low cost Ryanair operates seasonal and non-seasonal flights from several Italian airports to Weeze airport. The cheapest and most comfortable way to reach Nijmegen is to board one of the shuttle buses that go up to Amsterdam and making intermediate stops a Utrecht and Nijmegen precisely. The cost of the one-way ticket is € 18 for 2017. Reservations are required as specified on the airport website. You could also use a train as the nearby centers of Weeze and Kevelaer have a train station but you may be subject to more than one train change and the price may be high for international routes. Visit the website of German railways and enter "Weeze Terminal 1" as the place of departure or arrival.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Chapel of San Nicola (Sint-Nicolaaskapel).
- 2 Valkhof Museum, Kelfkensbos 59 (At the edge of the Valkhof park), ☎ 31 24 360 8805.
Adults € 8, Children € 4. Collections of archaeological finds, especially fragments of sculptures, bas-reliefs and mosaics from the Roman era. - 3 Church of Santo Stefano (St. Stevenskerk), Sint Stevenskerkhof 62, ☎ 31 24 3604710, @[email protected]. Free admission. The main town church whose construction began in the mid-13th century. It was consecrated in 1273 by Albertus Magnus, an auxiliary bishop of Colony. Of its original Romanesque-Gothic structure, the base of the tower and the western part of the nave remain. Large-scale restorations were undertaken during the 15th century and remained largely unfinished. The works concerned the spaces of the choir and the side chapels and in the following century the transept was built and the tower acquired a new floor to house the mechanical clock. During the bombings of February 22, 1944, the tower collapsed and the church was severely damaged. The subsequent restorations lasted until 1969, the year in which it was again consecrated in the presence of the prince consort.
- 4 Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama, Waalkade 107 (Near the Walkhof park), ☎ 31 24 322 58 51. 5€.
Mon-Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 11 am-5pm. Bicycle Museum.
Adults € 8, Children € 4. Collections of archaeological finds, especially fragments of sculptures, bas-reliefs and mosaics from the Roman era.
Mon-Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 11 am-5pm. Bicycle Museum.Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Shows
- 1 Doornroosje, Stationsplein 11, ☎ 31 24 355 4243. Doornroosje (Sleeping Beauty) is a historic concert hall, established in 1970 as a Kreatief Aktiviteiten Sentrum and immediately became a meeting place for hippies. It was one of the first places in the Netherlands where you can freely find hashish and marijuana. Famous bands have alternated on his stage, from Pink Floyd to Radiohead and soloists of the caliber of Charles Bradley and Ben Howard. Over the years Doornroosje has given space to all the youth cultures and trends that emerged in the wake of the "Flower Children", such as the Punk movement, Heavy Metal and Garage Rock. It occupied the premises of an old abandoned school building for about forty years and moved to its present location, on the Piazza della Stazione, on 1 October 2014. The new construction cost more than 10 million euros. The main hall has a capacity of 1,100 people (600 for dance evenings).
Night clubs
- 2 In De Blaauwe Hand, Achter de Hoofdwacht 3, ☎ 31 24 323 2066. The oldest pub in Nijmegen.
- 3 Samson, Houtstraat 4, ☎ 31 24 323 3023. Classy venue with high quality but dated service. It features a selection of over 100 beers.
- 4 Brouwerscafé de Hemel, Franseplaats 1 (Close to the central Grote Markt square.), ☎ 31 24 365 6394. Local beers in a surprising setting.
- 5 [link not working]Universiteitscafe Piecken, Professor Bromstraat 54 (University campus), ☎ 31 24 845 8175. Local run by students who organize themed parties and evenings.
- 6 Café Sint Anneke, Sint Annastraat 55, ☎ 31 24 323 6707. Renowned pub.
- 7 Café Frowijn, Pontanusstraat 51, ☎ 31 24 360 8999. Another pub near the Sint Anneke, but prettier.
- 8 Kollektief kafee de Bijstand, Van Welderenstraat, ☎ 31 24 322 6812. Renowned live music venue, traditional meeting place for political activists. Wednesday night is an evening of vodka at bargain prices. All proceeds go to charitable works.
- 9 Odessa, Sint Anthoniusplaats, ☎ 31 6 44550056. It functions as a restaurant, renowned for its ambience and low prices, but on Mondays it turns into a jazz club that attracts a student clientele.
- 10 Billabong, Van Welderenstraat 126. Australian pub
- 11 [link not working]Café Mets, Grotestraat 7, ☎ 31 24 323 9549. One of the most popular gay clubs in Nijmegen.
- 12 Chaps, Tweede Walstraat 96, ☎ 31 24 360 4272. Gay Leather Bar.
Where to eat
Where stay
High prices
- [link not working]Hotel Hertogplein, Gerard Noodtstraat 143, ☎ 31 6 20720288. Double incl. breakfast from 125 €. Boutique hotel classified as a "3 star", renowned for the modern furnishings of its rooms, the friendliness of the staff and also for the generous breakfast. It was converted from an old building without a lift at the far end of the center. The rooms are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and there are 5 in all, so it is necessary to book well in advance.
- Hotel Restaurant MANNA, Oranjesingel, 2c, ☎ 31 24 3650990. Double 160-260 € per night. Single use from 135 €. Boutique hotel that has won numerous awards. It consists of 10 tastefully furnished suites equipped with every comfort. An Apple iMac looks great in any room as does a Nespresso machine. Breakfast is served until noon and the excellent indoor restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner.
