Founded by the Romans, Nijmegen is set high above the river Waal and Rhine in the midst of dense woodlands and hills. In this bustling, lively city you’ll find treasured historic buildings and parks. Museums of interest include the Museum Het Valkhof, The Afrika Museum, Biblical Open Air Museum and the National Liberation Museum (1944-1945). It's also the place for shopping, should you require a little retail therapy, with its modern shopping centres, specialist shops and bustling market.

Culture and natural beauty

Exploring the Nijmegen area and its surrounding polders, heaths and valleys is both easy and fun, with numerous cycle and walking routes mapped out for you. A wealth of museums, galleries and small theatres have programmes with broad appeal and there are festivals and music events to keep you entertained all year round.

Afrika museum

This large open-air museum has many authentic copies of African art and implements on display. Outside, you’ll find reconstructions of African residential areas. It’s truly a ‘living’ museum, with special activities and often actors to introduce you to the wealth of African cultures.

National liberation museum 1944-1945

Experience occupation and liberation. Situated southeast of Nijmegen, the National Liberation Museum recreates the period before the war, the occupation of 1944-1945 and the liberation. Interactive presentations vividly recreate the sights, sounds and smells of the time.
Liberation in Holland began in autumn 1944 with Operation Market Garden. This was a British plan to finish the war fast by creating a corridor stretching from Eindhoven to Arnhem and gaining control of the three main rivers en route, isolating the occupying forces to the west of Holland and pushing straight into Germany.

Museumpark Orientalis

Step into biblical times and discover the origins, traditions and background of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The main building shows the history of the Bible, Koran and the Tenach. Outside you can visit recreations of villages, camps and houses of the time.

Museum het Valkhof

Trace back the Roman history of Nijmegen as well as its strategic importance to Emperor Charlemange. Situated on the border of the Valkhof Park and on what once used to be a Roman army base, the Valkhof museum houses an important 17th century archeology collection as well as various impressive art collections, ranging from ancient to modern art.