Things to see in 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.

Nature

Nederrijn

This is the Dutch stretch of the Rhine flowing through Arnhem, with pleasant walking paths along the riverbank north of the city center. Further downstream, it changes its name to the Lek.

Castles & palaces

Biljoen Castle

Biljoen Castle stands near Velp, between the Veluwe and the IJssel River. A 16th-century manor was renovated into its present form, featuring four corner towers.

Museums & galleries

Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'

A museum commemorating the 1944 Battle of Arnhem, displaying weapons, uniforms, photographs, and film footage from the time. It's a meaningful stop for travelers interested in World War II history.

Museums & galleries

Landgoed Rosendael

Landgoed Rosendael is a historic estate that began as a castle built by the Counts of Guelders in the late Middle Ages, and together with its beautiful gardens it ranks among the Netherlands' top 100 heritage sites. It's a lovely place for a leisurely stroll through the old castle and its expansive grounds.

Temples & religious sites

Bemmel Theaterchurch

A former Catholic church in Bemmel that now serves as a theater. It's a unique venue that retains its original church appearance while functioning as a performance space.

Museums & galleries

Museum Arnhem

An art museum in Arnhem, the Netherlands, showcasing 20th-century modern art alongside applied art and design. It recently reopened after a major four-year renovation.

Temples & religious sites

Sint-Walburgisbasiliek

This is Arnhem's oldest church, a 14th-century Gothic building notable for its two side-by-side spires. It now houses a hotel and exhibition space, including a treasury displaying historic religious artifacts.

Heritage & monuments

Duno

Duno is a 10th-century defensive earthwork in Heveadorp, near Arnhem. You can walk along its old traces and experience the region's history firsthand.

Nature

Posbank

A viewpoint roughly 90 meters high within Veluwezoom National Park. With a monument and a tea house on site, it's a nice place to relax and take in the scenery.

Views & landmarks

TenneT Toren

A 149-meter broadcasting tower rising over Arnhem in the Netherlands, built in 1969. Still used for radio and TV transmission, it remains a landmark visible throughout the city center.

Museums & galleries

Museum Bronbeek

Museum Bronbeek in Arnhem was formerly a retirement home for veterans of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army, and now serves as a museum on Dutch colonial history. It's a place to explore a stately old building together with its gardens.

Views & landmarks

Emmapiramide

A small pyramid-shaped monument in Arnhem. Set atop a hill, it's a nice spot to climb up for a view over the surrounding city.

Views & landmarks

Westervoort bridge

The Westervoort Bridge is a truss railway bridge connecting Arnhem and Westervoort across the IJssel River. It carries a railway alongside a road and bike path, making it a pleasant spot to take in the scenery while crossing the river.

Museums & galleries

Huis Zypendaal

A historic manor house set in the woods on the outskirts of Arnhem, now welcoming visitors as a venue for exhibitions and cultural events. It's a relaxing place to stroll through the surrounding gardens and forest paths.

Nature

Signaal Imbosch

A natural area near Arnhem where forest and hills meet, with gentle trails leading to sweeping views. It's a relaxing spot to take in forest scenery that changes with the seasons.

Parks & gardens

Sonsbeek Park

A spacious park in the heart of Arnhem, combining woodland, ponds, and an artificial waterfall. It's a great spot for a relaxing walk or for viewing the seasonal sculpture exhibitions held here.

Temples & religious sites

Temple of Elst

The Temple of Elst is an ancient Roman temple site where you can see the foundations excavated beneath a church. It's a place to experience up close the region's long history dating back to Roman times.

Temples & religious sites

Agnietenkapel

A church building used by the Walloon congregation of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, designated as a national monument. It's a great spot to admire an elegant historic facade while walking through central Arnhem.

Views & landmarks

Nelson Mandelabrug

A road bridge crossing the Nederrijn, linking downtown Arnhem with the opposite bank. Walking across it offers views of the riverside and the Arnhem skyline.

Views & landmarks

Andrei Sakharov Bridge

The Andrei Sakharov Bridge crosses the Nederrijn in the city of Arnhem, linking the city over one of the Rhine delta's waterways. It's a great spot to enjoy the view from the bridge while walking along the riverbank.

Temples & religious sites

Grote of Sint-Maartenskerk

The Grote of Sint-Maartenskerk is a Protestant church in the village of Elst near Arnhem. Designated a Dutch national heritage site since 1970, it's a fine place to explore a modest yet historic piece of church architecture.

Nature

Sint-Jansbeek

A stream flowing through Arnhem, the Netherlands, beginning in the hills of Zypendaal and running through Sonsbeek Park into the city center. The stretch through the park still retains its natural watercourse, making it a lovely path for a walk.