"Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum" Top 5 Page for this destination Nijmegen by danitsja_nl

Nijmegen Travel Guide: 534 reviews and 790 photos

Danitsja_nl in 1983 Mariken her shopping basket

NIJMEGEN

Stand still walker,and realize
More than four centuries Nijmegen
was part of the Roman Empire.
From that world you will find the remains down here
walls made of peat stone build at the bank of
the river Waal in the dim past.
They ask us the question:
How was it then in the city of today?

I am proud to tell you that I was born and raised in the oldest city of the young Netherlands, Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum. Please do not try to find it in any map our atlas, unless it goes back to halfway the 2nd century. Now days my city is better known as Nijmegen. It would be a pleasure to be your virtual guide. If you have any questions in regard to one of my Nijmegen travel tips always feel free to contact me for more detailed information.

In 2005 Nijmegen will celibate her 2000th birthday! During this year many events and festivities will take place in and around Nijmegen city! At this moment it is still unclear what kind of festivities are going to be held. But hopefully there will be more information available soon! Anyway its going to be a year of celebration!

After receiving many questions about Nijmegen I made a short list of interesting websites for travellers who are planning a trip to my beautiful city!

First of all the link of the VVV Nijmegen this tourist office is offering information about events, accommodation and packages in and around Nijmegen. For a more general website with less sales and more general information you can visit Nijmegen online I have got a lot of questions about the Nijmegen marches De 4daagse, if you think about participating in 2005 you can find more detailed information on the official 4 daagse website. If you want to know more about the 4daagse Summer festival, check out the Nijmeegse Vierdaagse feesten please notice that this website is only available in Dutch.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Often far away, Nijmegen, my youth, was always near me. Joris Ivens

Intro Updated Aug 16, 2004
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Sancho Tapas in Nijmegen Restaurants (5)

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Coffee and especially the apple pie... Restaurants (5)

A nice restaurant! Very good balance between price and quality! If you are doing a city walk Weet je wel is the best... more travel advice

Mariken van Nieumeghen and the devil Things to Do (17)

Mariken a girl from one of the most remarkable stories from the medieval period of Nijmegen. Her statue is standing on... more travel advice

Indoor ice skateing Sports & Outdoors (2)

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Local Customs (4)
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Hotels (5)
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Off The Beaten Path (2)
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Transportation (4)
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Comments (24)

johngayton Sep 30, 2008 at 2:44 PM Report Abuse

Hi! Nice page and very useful hotel and transport tips. Cheers, John.
zeus1aaa Dec 3, 2006 at 5:58 AM Report Abuse

1)well do u really believe nijmegen has a social life? This place is DEAD..after 5.30 u cant find anyone out.Like there is a curfew.
mary2u99 Apr 29, 2006 at 3:52 AM Report Abuse

Hoi Danitsja. Great page and tips. Beautiful pictures.
sia_glass Jan 7, 2006 at 4:07 AM Report Abuse

hi danitsja_nl your page was great. thank you. I'm going to Nijmegen for the first time this week. it is my first travel to europ too. sarah glass_sia@yahoo.com
RoyJava Aug 11, 2005 at 2:23 PM Report Abuse

Great Nijmegen VT Pages Danitsja, herinneringen komen boven, toffe vermelding van die oudste winkelstraat, loved your "love story - meeting your boyfriend", feel welcome at The Hague, doei, greetzzz RoyJava
ger4444 Jul 14, 2005 at 1:41 AM Report Abuse

zozo een echte hotello in maastricht haha
BeChar May 17, 2005 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Reading city tips from an inhabitant was a pleasure. New ideas for a visit next time I'll be there. Thank you.
Nantosvelta Feb 15, 2005 at 1:13 AM Report Abuse

Hi danitsja, Thanks for the nice birthday poem! I am looking forward to all the great concerts that will take place in Nijmegen this summer. Enjoy the Nijmegen 2000 festivities! Greetings, Jiske
JanPeter74 Jan 18, 2005 at 3:01 AM Report Abuse

Home sweet home. Goed om in al dat internationale reisgeweld gewoon je favoriete restaurant terug te vinden. Ben er sinds mijn studententijd helaas niet meer geweest. Goeie site trouwens. JP
barrikello Jan 8, 2005 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

Thank you Dany, your town looks very attractive... I still have the Netherlands on my must see list... maybe this is the right year!