The historic Dutch city of Nijmegen sits in the country’s Gelderland province. The city lies around seven miles from the German border, on the banks of the Waal River. Nijmegen celebrated its 2000 anniversary in 2005, and is considered to be the oldest city in the Netherlands. The city today is home to an array of landmarks, museums, shops, restaurants and bars, while it is home to the Eredivisie football team NEC Nijmegen. Getting around couldn’t be easier with a hire car in Nijmegen, so you can explore this iconic city at your own pace.
Nijmegen is a concise city, covering just 22 square miles, but is home to a whole host of sights. Stroll along the Waalkade and enjoy the wide Waal River, with its almost constant water traffic. The old town’s architecture is slightly fragmented, but the Grote Markt, which was built in 1612, still stands strong, and hosts the market on Mondays and Saturdays. Nijmegen is home to some great museums; visit the Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama, the Netherlands’ only bicycle museum, while the Museum Het Valkhof sits on a former Roman camp, and showcases the city’s history. To explore more of Gelderland, hire a car from Nijmegen, and visit the province’s capital, Arnhem, just 30 minutes' drive away.
