Arnhem
Netherlands · Provincie GelderlandNL
City and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 164,096
- Coordinates
- 51.980, 5.911
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation
- 13 m
Overview of Arnhem
Set in Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands, Arnhem is a medium-sized town. It counts about 164,096 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Arnhem is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Arnhem
Nature in Arnhem
(13)Nature lovers get Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and Mountains. All of it is drawn from Arnhem's recorded activities. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Arnhem
(11)Culture in Arnhem covers Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Bridges, Castles and Cemeteries. The full list runs to 11 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Arnhem.
Sports in Arnhem
(7)On the sports side, Arnhem offers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. All of it is drawn from Arnhem's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Arnhem
(5)Our data lists Adventure, Climbing, Off Road Trails, Parachute and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Arnhem.
Wellness in Arnhem
(5)Arnhem records Hammam, Spa, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Arnhem is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Arnhem
(3)Family in Arnhem covers Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Arnhem.
Nightlife in Arnhem
(3)Our data lists Casinos, Festival and Music as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Arnhem.
More to do in Arnhem
(1)Arnhem's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Arnhem's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Arnhem
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Arnhem by regional transport from the nearest hub in Provincie Gelderland; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near Arnhem that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arnhem known for?
- Arnhem, in Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 164,096 residents.
- What can you do in Arnhem?
- Recorded activities in Arnhem include Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Arnhem?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Arnhem located?
- Arnhem is located in Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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