"Roeffie's Nijmegen Page" Nijmegen by Roeffie

Nijmegen Travel Guide: 413 reviews and 790 photos

Nijmegen, oldest city of Holland

Nijmegen already existed in the Roman period as Noviomagus and is one of the oldest cities, if not the oldest city in the Netherlands. There is still a lot to see, but many old buildings were destroyed during the Second World War. It was a part of the corridor they used then to reach Arnhem, which actually was a bridge too far. The Netherlands were liberated in september 1944, at least the southern part. This operation was called Market Garden.

Just before that the historical heart of Nijmegen was roughly taken out of the town. On February 22, 1944, about half past one in the afternoon, Nijmegen was startled by a bombardment, executed by American bombers. Never in her 2000-year-old history had the town been so greatly damaged as at that time. Practically the whole of the inner city changed into a ruin within a few moments. About 800 people died in this bombardment. How this disaster could have happened is still not completely clear. Possibly, the Americans on their way back from the German Ruhr-area mistook Nijmegen for a German town.

Nijmegen celebrates its 2.000 years of existence this year in Roman times the city was called Noviomagus. That is also the name of a very interesting historical website of the city of Nijmegen, where Mr. Henk Kersten and other members of the Noviomagus Foundation give lots of info on this beautiful town also with english pages.

Very interesting is the history of the four days Nijmegen March on their page. Here is the link: Noviomagus

Several pictures on my Nijmegen Page are of his hand. I come in Nijmegen so often and each time I forget to take my camera with me!

Nijmegen is the closest big city to my hometown Druten.

Useful Link is:

Go Nijmegen

It's a beautiful town wellknown for its "vierdaagse". Each year 35000-40000 people from all over the world take part in this walking event. Where they walk 30, 40 or 50 km for four days.

Greetings Roeffie!!

Intro Updated Jul 5, 2005
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Al mot ik krupen. Local Customs (3)

If you want to score some points in Nijmegen ask for the song in the local café where the locals come. or try to sing... more travel advice

Mariken van Nieumeghen Local Customs (3)

The 'true and remarkable legend of Mariken van Nieumeghen, who lived with the devil for seven years, probably written... more travel advice

Nijmeegse Vierdaagse! Local Customs (3)

Since a long time Nijmegen is well known for it's four Days Walking March. At the time of the March another event takes... more travel advice

Sint-Anthonispoort or Saint Anthony Gate Off The Beaten Path (5)

This Gate - one of the two remaining gates - was part of the 14th-century citywalls, but got it's definitive look in... more travel advice

Nightlife (4)
See All Terraces and cafés on the riverbanks!
Restaurants (4)
See All Typical dutch Pancakes on a Rivercruise!
Things to Do (8)
See All Saint-Nicolaaschapel
Hotels (5)
See All Hotel near city and countryside!

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johngayton Sep 8, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Great page! I just wish I'd found it before I visited - that way I wouldn't have missed the De Hemel brewery ;( Good excuse for a revisit! Cheers, John.
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mary2u99 May 4, 2007 at 6:35 PM

Patrick have a wonderful birthday and I hope you have nice weather today.:-)
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mustertal Jul 19, 2005 at 9:04 AM

I have long wated to visit Nijmegen,but first I must learn the song !
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MATIM Feb 27, 2004 at 8:46 AM

that shopping street look nice :-)
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Pavlik_NL Jan 5, 2004 at 12:52 PM

Though it hurts to see NEC is your favourite soccerteam (-: you have a wonderful page here. ery fine selection in restaurant and hoteltips! Happy new year and "de beste wensen". Groetjes, Paul
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tiganeasca Nov 12, 2003 at 5:08 AM

A beautiful spot in one of the sanest countries on earth! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful tips and insights! (Oh, and two beautiful daughters!)
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Jim_Eliason Aug 29, 2003 at 5:37 AM

great info.
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sandysmith May 17, 2003 at 2:45 AM

Hey I remember visiting the Biblical museum many many years ago!
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Kentbein Mar 7, 2003 at 11:18 AM

This town is a great, historic site. I've got to include it during my next visit.
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kenHuocj Jan 28, 2002 at 5:53 AM

Notably the many Museums 2 visit ;-)))