Nature
Climb the Duivelsberg (Devil’s Mountain) or put on your snorkel and dive under water in the Ooij. Stroll along the banks of the River Waal or step onto a Segway to visit the geese. Whatever you do and with whom – family, friends or the ranger – the scenic beauty of the Nijmegen region will amaze you with its versatility, vastness, meandering rivers and rolling hills. And it is always close by. You can walk straight into the Ooij polder from Nijmegen. Around the Hatert and Overasselt fens, you might find yourself face to face with badgers, stoats and see as many as 80 species of bird. At Heerlijkheid Beek you can’t miss the thickest tree in the Netherlands. And you really should visit the Mookerheide nature reserve in autumn, when the landscape takes on the colour of royal purple.
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A walker's paradise
A walker's paradise
Discover the most beautiful hiking trails
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Cycling
Cycling
Explore the surroundings by bicycle
The purple heather
The month when the heather blooms is August. This is when the heather turns a beautiful purple. This purple heather is very beautiful to see and therefore a real attraction during the weeks it is in bloom. You can see the purple heather in the Rijk van Nijmegen at the following locations: the Mookerheide nature reserve and the Hatertse and Overasseltse Vennen nature reserve. Both nature reserves are well worth visiting all year round, but in August you can come here to see the colourful natural beauty of the purple heather.
Nature areas and parks
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Appeltern Adventure Gardens
Appeltern Adventure Gardens
RestaurantAppeltern
Appeltern Adventure Gardens are home to well over 200 show gardens containing the latest materials and...
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Nationaal Landschapsmuseum
Nationaal Landschapsmuseum
Visitors' centerBeek-Ubbergen
The landscape museum has 11 miniature landscapes on view, from Texel to Southern Limburg. Inside, you...
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Immenhof Apiary
Immenhof Apiary
Park/GardenHEUMEN
For a peaceful, atmospheric, informative and enjoyable stay, we offer an original and educational tour...
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Information Centre: The Poles of Driel
Information Centre: The Poles of Driel
Visitors' centerDRIEL
‘Bound by Friendship and Gratitude’. The Information Centre: The Poles of Driel provide insights into...
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De Bastei
De Bastei
Visitors' centerNIJMEGEN
De Bastei tells the story of the river. Dive into the museum and take a trip through the past, the present...
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Park Lingezegen
Park Lingezegen
Park/GardenELST GLD
Whether you are an avid birdwatcher, want to go for a walk with the dog, love going for a bike ride or...
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Kronenburgerpark
Kronenburgerpark
Park/GardenNijmegen
Kronenburgerpark has more than 150 different tree species and the differences in height make the park...
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Ooijpolder
Ooijpolder
Nature reserveOoij
You have to be careful here. Wild horses, beavers, big geese, galloway cattle.... they graze here in...
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Tourist info center Alter bahnhof
Tourist info center Alter bahnhof
Visitors' centerKRANENBURG
Tourist Info Center Alter Bahnhof Kranenburg is thé place for all your tourist information about what’s...
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Fort Pannerden
Fort Pannerden
Visitors' centerDoornenburg
It is hidden under a covering of earth, has a breathtaking view over the River Waal and is brimming with...