St. Stephen's Church
Grote of Sint-Stevenskerk
A Gothic cathedral on the high point of the old town. Climbing the tower, about 70 metres tall, rewards you with views over Nijmegen and the Waal River.
St. Stephen's Church was begun in the 13th century and is the largest church in Nijmegen and a landmark of the city skyline. It was heavily damaged by bombing during the Second World War and later restored. Inside are a Renaissance pulpit, an organ and the tomb of Catherine of Guelders, Duchess of Gelderland. The tower can be climbed at certain times, including summer, for which tickets are required; the ascent involves about 180 steps. From the top, you can see the Waal River, the bridge and the German hills in the distance. The church sits right beside the Grote Markt and often hosts concerts and exhibitions.
Opening hours
Approx. Tue–Sat 10:30–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Nijmegen Old Town
- Waalkade
- Kronenburgerpark
- Museum De Bastei
- Velorama National Bicycle Museum
- Spiegelwaal & Veur-Lent
- Valkhof Park
- Valkhof Museum