Spiegelwaal & Veur-Lent
Spiegelwaal
A new side channel of the Waal dug for flood protection, forming a city river-island park that is hugely popular in summer for its sandy beaches and walking paths.
The Spiegelwaal is a flood-control project completed in 2015 under the Dutch “Room for the River” programme. A side channel was dug along the north bank of the Waal, enclosing a city island in between. The island has three new bridges, sandy beaches, footpaths and viewing platforms. In summer, swimming and picnicking are allowed in designated areas. From here you can frame the Nijmegen old town, the Waal Bridge and the railway bridge all in one shot. It is about a 15-minute walk from the city centre across the Waal Bridge.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- St. Stephen's Church
- Nijmegen Old Town
- Waalkade
- Kronenburgerpark
- Velorama National Bicycle Museum
- Museum De Bastei
- Waalbrug
- Valkhof Park