Arnhem

Parks & gardens

Veluwezoom National Park

Veluwezoom National Park is the oldest national park in the Netherlands, located at the southeastern edge of the Veluwe region near Arnhem. You can walk through its varied, undulating terrain and enjoy unspoiled natural scenery.

Museums & galleries

Netherlands Open Air Museum

The Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem is a national museum devoted to the everyday life and culture of ordinary people in the past. With scenes of traditional life recreated throughout the grounds, it's a great place to explore and experience Dutch heritage firsthand.

Nature

IJssel

The IJssel is a river flowing through the Dutch provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, stretching 125 km. To distinguish it from the similarly named Hollandse IJssel, it is also known as the Gelderse IJssel.

Temples & religious sites

St Eusebius' Church, Arnhem

The largest building and church in Arnhem, rising to an impressive 93 meters. Visible from almost anywhere in the city, it's a landmark well worth looking up at.

Museums & galleries

Doornenburg Castle

Doornenburg Castle is a medieval Dutch castle built in the 13th century, where you can see up close the walls and towers weathered by centuries. It offers a complete sense of what a medieval castle once looked like.

Zoos & aquariums

Royal Burgers' Zoo

A large 45-hectare zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands, opened in 1913. It draws around a million visitors a year, making it a popular spot for a family outing.

Views & landmarks

John Frost Bridge

A bridge spanning the Rhine in Arnhem, named after Major General John Frost, who defended it during the 1944 Battle of Arnhem. It also appeared in the film "A Bridge Too Far."

Museums & galleries

Doorwerth Castle

Doorwerth Castle is a medieval castle on the banks of the Rhine near Arnhem, where you can take in the riverside scenery alongside the atmosphere of an old fortress. It's a pleasant place to wander among the historic architecture.