NetherlandsNijmegen ( NY-may-gən, Dutch: [ˈnɛimeːɣə(n)] ; Nijmeegs: Nimwéêge [ˈnɪmβ̞ɛːçə]) is the largest city in the Dutch province of Gelderland and the ninth largest of the Netherlands as a whole. Located on the Waal River close to the German border, Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and the first to be recognized as such in Roman times. In 2005, it celebrated 2,000 years of existence. Nijmegen became a free imperial city in 1230 and a Hanseatic city in 1402.
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Climate in Nijmegen
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Nijmegen
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Nijmegen; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripArnhem
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16 km≈ 20 min
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Ede
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26 km≈ 30 min
Day tripApeldoorn
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42 km≈ 50 min
Day tripS Hertogenbosch
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42 km≈ 50 min
Day tripHelmond
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43 km≈ 50 min
Day tripAmersfoort
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47 km≈ 55 min
Day tripDeventer
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49 km≈ 55 min
Day tripEindhoven
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53 km≈ 1 h
From Nijmegen you can reach Arnhem (16 km), Ede (26 km), Apeldoorn (42 km), S Hertogenbosch (42 km) and Helmond (43 km) in about 20 min to 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Nijmegen
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.