Nijmegen Old Town
Nijmegen
The oldest city in the Netherlands, where the Valkhof park, St. Stevenskerk and the Grote Markt can all be explored on foot along the Waal River.
Nijmegen lies about 20 kilometres from Arnhem, roughly 15 minutes away by train, and traces its origins to a Roman military camp founded some 2,000 years ago. The heart of the old town is the Grote Markt (Great Market) and the Gothic St. Stevenskerk, whose tower can be climbed. Valkhof Park preserves remains of the chapel from Charlemagne's castle and offers views over the Waal River and the bridge. The Valkhof Museum displays Roman archaeology. Every July, the Four Days Marches attract tens of thousands of walkers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Stephen's Church
- Waalkade
- Kronenburgerpark
- Museum De Bastei
- Velorama National Bicycle Museum
- Valkhof Park
- Valkhof Museum
- Spiegelwaal & Veur-Lent