Arnhem
Discover Arnhem
Arnhem is the capital of the Dutch province Gelderland. It was built on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which were the source of the city's development. The larger area of the municipality of Arnhem has a south-eastern border that is partly formed by the river IJssel. It forms the northern part of the Stadsregio Arnhem Nijmegen. Arnhem had a population of 151,356 in 2014 and is one of the larger cities of the Netherlands. Though the early tracks of settlements showed that the early residents of Arnhem descended from the forests on the hills, Arnhem was not built on the banks of the river Rhine, but a little higher along the Sint-Jansbeek. Arnhem arose on the location where the road between Nijmegen and Utrecht/Zutphen split. Seven streams provided the city with water, and only when the flow of the Rhine was changed in 1530, was the city located on the river.
Taste of Arnhem...
Typical to Arnhem are the Arnhemse meisjes ('Arnhem girls'), a local type cookie. You can also enjoy a wide variety of traditional Dutch treats, such as stroopwafels, at many vendors and stores in Arnhem's city center. There's a wide variety of restaurants, especially in and near the city center, but also in the Kronenburg shopping center. If you don't have a Taco Bell in your country, there is one near the central train station. Burger King has plant-based burgers for the same price as the ones with meat, including hamburger and cheeseburger. For Arnhem's nightlife visit one of the many pubs, clubs and bars on and near the Korenmarkt, including The Cavern, Bloopers, Jules, Aspen Valley, The Manhattan and The Move. The nightlife in Arnhem is predominantly active on weekends after midnight; on weekdays or before 12 on weekends you can expect to find most clubs mostly empty. The Musispark is considered to be one of the least safe parts of Arnhem. Homeless people tend gather near the Musispark at night. And there's occasional news of stabbings at the park. If you're in Arnhem in the late of night, it's best to avoid the park or to make sure you're in a larger group. As is the case in most of Europe, the police, ambulance, or fire brigade can be reached by calling 112. As of July 2022, Arnhem has 5G from all Dutch carriers. From Arnhem, the Hoge Veluwe National Park and Veluwezoom National Park are just a hop away to the north.
A Rich Past
Explore the historical roots that shaped Arnhem into what it is today.
Though the early tracks of settlements showed that the early residents of Arnhem descended from the forests on the hills, Arnhem was not built on the banks of the river Rhine, but a little higher along the Sint-Jansbeek. Arnhem arose on the location where the road between Nijmegen and Utrecht/Zutphen split. Seven streams provided the city with water, and only when the flow of the Rhine was changed in 1530, was the city located on the river. in 1543, it fell to the emperor Charles V. As capital of the so-called "Kwartier van Veluwe" it joined the Union of Utrecht during the Eighty Years' War in 1579. After its capture from the Spanish forces by Dutch and English troops in 1585 the city became part of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands. The French occupied the town from 1672 to 1674, and preoccupied it from 1795 to 1813. In the 19th century, Arnhem was a genteel resort town famous for its picturesque beauty. It was known as "The Little Hague of the East", mainly because a number of rich former sugar barons or planters from the Indies settled there, as they did in The Hague. In the World War II, during Operation Market Garden, the British 1st Airborne Division were given the task of securing the bridge at Arnhem. A second battle of Arnhem took place in April 1945 when the city was liberated by the British 49th Infantry Division fighting as part of the First Canadian Army....
Festivals & Events
Experience the vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations of Arnhem.
The city center in Arnhem has four major shopping areas, that are connected with each other. They are the Roggestraat, Ketelstraat, Vijzelstraat, and the Rijnstraat. It's a pedestrian zone and has a length of approximately 1.5 km. These streets are paved with shops and boutiques, and form Arnhems main shopping area. Just outside the city centre near the Arnhem Velperpoort train station is the Steenstraat, a well-known shopping street. The 7Straatjes (Dutch: Zeven straatjes, English: Seven little streets) is, as the name implies, a group of seven little streets in the city centre. It consists of the following streets: Arke Noachstraat, Bentinckstraat, Eiland, Kerkstraat, Pastoorstraat, Wielakkerstraat and Zwanenstraat. All of them feature authentic shops for fashion, jewellery, gifts, cooking goods, and more. The Modekwartier (Fashion Quarter) can be found in the Klarendal neighbourhood, just northeast of the city centre.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsA12: (west-east) The road connects the city of The Hague, with the German border, connecting to the German Autobahn A3. A50: (north-south) Is a highway in the Netherlands, stretching from Eindhoven in the southeast up to Zwolle in the northeast of the country. Arnhem has four train stations to its name: 51.9855.9011 Arnhem Centraal NS ICE ARR BRG RE is the main station of Arnhem, opened in May 1845. The station, which with 40,000 passengers per day is the ninth busiest station in the Netherlands, has two exits, one of which, Sonsbeekzijde, is on the northwest side of the train station, and can be identified as the elevated walkway across the tracks. As the exit's name implies, it is closest to Park Sonsbeek and has a smaller bus halt at which international buses, most notably FlixBus, stop. The city side exit is found on the east side, and has escalators and steps going down....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Arnhem is the only city in the Netherlands that uses trolleybuses as a means of public transportation. The bus station is next to the train station in the city centre. There is a fast and frequent trolleybus network. From here you also can take a local bus or buses to cities like Apeldoorn (bus 91 and 231) and Nijmegen (331 stops only on the main stopping places, also 33 but he takes a longer route). Timetables and prices can be found here. There is a bike rental at the Stationsplein (Station square) next to the exit of the Station. (☏ +31 26 4421782) The rate per day is €5.20, per week (5 days or longer) it's €21. At the bike rental a deposit of €25 per bicycle is required. Payment by credit card is accepted. It is possible to take out a bicycle insurance. The premium amounts to €0.50 a day per bike. The deposit amount is doubled when a bicycle insurance is not taken out. There are several taxi services in Arnhem.
Where to Stay
The Musispark is considered to be one of the least safe parts of Arnhem. Homeless people tend gather near the Musispark at night. And there's occasional news of stabbings at the park. If you're in Arnhem in the late of night, it's best to avoid the park or to make sure you're in a larger group. As is the case in most of Europe, the police, ambulance, or fire brigade can be reached by calling 112. As of July 2022, Arnhem has 5G from all Dutch carriers. From Arnhem, the Hoge Veluwe National Park and Veluwezoom National Park are just a hop away to the north. There are accommodations for the parks in the towns and cities surrounding it. Arnhem and Nijmegen have very close ties, as a result, travelling from Arnhem to Nijmegen can be done with ease, whether you're travelling by car (via A325) or train (direct line).
Money & Budget
The city center in Arnhem has four major shopping areas, that are connected with each other. They are the Roggestraat, Ketelstraat, Vijzelstraat, and the Rijnstraat. It's a pedestrian zone and has a length of approximately 1.5 km. These streets are paved with shops and boutiques, and form Arnhems main shopping area. Just outside the city centre near the Arnhem Velperpoort train station is the Steenstraat, a well-known shopping street. The 7Straatjes (Dutch: Zeven straatjes, English: Seven little streets) is, as the name implies, a group of seven little streets in the city centre. It consists of the following streets: Arke Noachstraat, Bentinckstraat, Eiland, Kerkstraat, Pastoorstraat, Wielakkerstraat and Zwanenstraat.