Arnhem, Nijmegen and the entire surrounding area provide a diverse cultural life. The rich history of this part of the country is reflected in the many beautiful places of interest and activities. Meer informatie
Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden, one of the best-known events in the worldwide history of the Second World War, took place in the Arnhem Nijmegen area. The Liberation Route brings to life the events that took place around Arnhem and Nijmegen in1944 and 1945. There are 23 erratic blocks in the surrounding area where you can listen to audio segments about the incredible experiences one or more people went through in 1944-1945. The completely modernised Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Oosterbeek provides detailed information about the Second World War. In the unique “Airborne Experience” you will experience the Battle for Arnhem as if you are there yourself.
Museums
This area is home to all sorts of museums, including the Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem, which presents a major collection of Magic Realists and a high-quality collection of contemporary art. In Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe you can visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, featuring magnificent works by world-famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh. The magnificent statue park invites lovely walks.
The Arnhem Nijmegen area is also home to a number of museums focusing on particular themes. In the Afrika Museum you can get acquainted with the richness of African cultures, with the beautifully situated outdoor museum housing villages and residential areas from various African countries. The 100-year-old Park Sonsbeek in Arnhem is home to the Nederlands Watermuseum. This interactive museum introduces children and adults to water.
The past brought to life
A visit to the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum is the most enjoyable day out for all the family. Step into the lives of past generations in the Netherlands, enjoy the lovely museum park and admire the collection of more than eighty authentic homes, farmhouses and mills. Zevenaar is home to the first Dutch brick/roof tile museum ('de Panoven') where, between 1860 and the early 1980s, bricks were baked according to traditional methods.
Situated in diverse rural surroundings, the many beautiful country estates, listed buildings and castles in the Land van Maas en Waal near Wijchen and Beuningen offer a fantastic impression of bygone days.