Nijmegen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
About Nijmegen
With about 160,000 inhabitants, Nijmegen is a relatively large city in the southeast of theNetherlands. It's the main town in theArnhem-Nijmegen metropolitan area (pop. 736,000 in 2011) and a major stronghold of the Dutch socialist and 'green' parties. The town's written history goes back to the first century BC, when a Roman military settlement was established at this place. The local hill provide good views over the surrounding valleys and the rivers Rhine and Waal that pass by here. A village grew around the Roman stronghold. In the year 98 it gained Roman city rights. After theRoman Empirecrumbled, the area became part of the Frankish lands. The town grew as its trade activities via the river Waal flourished. In the 12th century, Henry VI, the later Holy Roman Emperor was born in Nijme
Top Attractions in Nijmegen
Explore the best things to see and do in Nijmegen:
- ★Africa Museum
- ★Aunt Hannie Movie and TV series museum
- ★Gebroeders van Lymborchfestival
- ★Guided city tour
- ★Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama
- ★St. Stevenskerk
- ★Valkhof Museum
Where to Eat in Nijmegen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Broodje Horeca
- 🍴Café Van Buren
- 🍴Chidóz
- 🍴De Klinker
- 🍴De Kluizenaar
- 🍴De Meesterproef
Where to Stay in Nijmegen
- 🏨Amrath Hotel Belvoir
- 🏨Hostel Barbarossa
- 🏨Hotel Atlanta
- 🏨Hotel Hertogplein
- 🏨Hotel Restaurant MANNA
- 🏨Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centrum
Nijmegen Travel Guide Sections
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