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pace. Every night – whatever the weather
– a military veteran walks the ‘Sunset
March’ at sunset, to honour the fallen.
As the lights are turned on, the veteran
walks along in pace with the lights being
lit. Witnessing this daily ode to history, is
something you simply must not miss.
Innovation to preserve nature
As part of ‘Room for the River’, a national
project to protect cities along major
Dutch rivers against flooding, the river
beds along the Waal were greatly expanded.
The river embankments were
moved 350 metres inland. This created a
secondary river channel, running parallel
to the main river with an island separating
the two. Veur-Lent is the new hotspot in
the city, where living and leisure unite.
There is also plenty to discover when you
step outside the city. Nijmegen is located
next to the spectacular grasslands of
the Ooij to the east, the hilly forests of
the Groesbeekse Bos to the south, and
the rich wetlands of the Overasseltse en
Hatertse Vennen to the south-west. Avid
hikers, as well as cyclists, can peacefully
discover the stunning surroundings
in all their glory. Just a couple of minutes
from the city, the fields take visitors
through seemingly endless pastures
with curious cows and no cars in sight.
As autumn transforms the leaves in the
Groesbeekse Bos from green to red,
amber and gold, it is the perfect time to
explore this area and admire the myriad
of colours.
Old city, young vibe
The mix of old and new perfectly reflects
Nijmegen’s character of today: room to
remember and appreciate the city’s history,
while at the same time feeling its
cultural and young, innovative atmosphere.
Discover the city and enjoy music,
food and shopping in the centre, at the
different museums, at the Honig Complex
or at Doornroosje music venue. Explore
Nijmegen as a local with the new
USE-IT map, with hotspots in and around
the city. Immerse yourself in this old city
and be captivated by its fresh vibe!
Web: www.centrumnijmegen.nl
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