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Over a weekend

Indulge yourself in Arnhem, the city of fashion and design! Shopping is a delight in the Koningstraat, the 7straatjes and the Modekwartier. And in between, take a moment to enjoy a cappuccino on a terrace or amidst the greenery of Park Sonsbeek. The region also has much more to offer. The Arnhem region is renowned for its wealth of museums. Experience the history surrounding the Second World War, and admire the works of the great masters Van Gogh and the French jewellery and glass artist René Lalique. Just a short distance from the lively city centre, you’ll find space and tranquillity in the surrounding countryside. The perfect combination of city and nature. So: why not stay a little longer? There’s no shortage of places to stay. From trendy little hotels to charming B&Bs, and from holiday parks to mini-campsites, whether in the city or out in the countryside.

48 hours in the Arnhem region

You’ll discover it all during a weekend in the Arnhem region! Be amazed by the unique combination of a city surrounded by stately green avenues, lush landscapes, wildlife and a hub for art and culture, featuring special museums, concept stores and historic concert halls. And when your feet start to ache, settle down in a cosy coffee shop, a pleasant bar or a wonderfully soft hotel bed.

As there is so much to discover, we’ve picked out four great activities in the Arnhem region for an inspiring weekend break:

  • 1. World-famous Art Deco art

    In historic Doesburg, you’ll find the Lalique Museum, where you can admire the work of the world-famous French jewellery and glass artist René Lalique (1860–1945). Alongside the permanent collection, you can also see the exhibition ‘De Stijl – Theo van Doesburg & Contemporaries’, featuring countless works of art never before on display. 

    Lalique Museum

  • 2. Go on a round-the-world trip in a single day

    At Burgers’ Zoo, you’ll set off on an adventure like a true explorer through the world’s most diverse natural habitats. You’ll dive into the tropical coral sea where sharks swim overhead, and walk from the tropical rainforest, through the arid rocky desert, to the savannah. The journey continues through the saltwater mangrove forest to the jungle, where tigers welcome you.

    Burgers’ Zoo

  • 3. Art in the great outdoors

    At the Kröller-Müller Museum, you step into the world of Vincent van Gogh and other great masters. Outside, you can stroll through the extensive sculpture garden past the sculptures, whilst inside you’ll discover futuristic art and the sensory exhibition ‘Marinus Boezem’. Thanks to its unique combination of art and nature, it’s a place to enjoy yourself and unwind.

    Kröller-Müller Museum

  • 4. Settle in for an evening of music

    This autumn, Arnhem’s Musis – the oldest active House of Music in the Netherlands – will once again be drawing full houses with its concerts under the motto ‘Live. More beautiful than ever’. Discover music by up-and-coming talent and experience big names such as the Metropole Orchestra, Mustafa Sandal and De Dijk live. Be moved, be inspired, and feel welcome.

    Musis

What do you fancy doing this weekend?

Enjoy lovely walks

What could be better than pulling your walking boots out of the cupboard and heading out for a lovely day out? We’ve listed a few routes for you below!

  • Klompenpad Molenbeeksepad

    Walk through a varied landscape of woods, heathland, stream valleys and historic sites. The route takes you through the countryside around Wolfheze, Heelsum and Renkum. Peace, nature and culture set the tone here. This 15km route is signposted in both directions with blue clogs. Put on your clogs, grab your rucksack and off you go!

    View the route

  • Arnhem City Walk

    This city walk takes you past some of Arnhem’s impressive historic and modern buildings and sites, ensuring you’ll undoubtedly gain new insights. You’ll get to know Arnhem and its rich history better! Along the way, you’ll find, amongst other things, several listening points on the Liberation Route, where you can use your smartphone to listen to stories. Along the way, there’s certainly time to stop off at the many museums, attractions, shops, cafés and restaurants you’ll pass by. 

    View the route guide

  • Plan a new walking route

    With the new Walking Route Planner, you can discover the beautiful new walking routes in the nature reserves of the Betuwe and De Liemers. The online Route Planner allows you to create your own walking route by combining different options and linking them together to form a walk of your choice. You can then download this route straight away to your phone. You can also add a section to your walk or shorten it if you’d prefer to be back a bit earlier. 

    Plan your own itinerary

Taste Arnhem!

All that lush greenery and fresh air around Arnhem really whets the appetite.

That’s why you’ll find countless delicious and charming places to stop off in this area. Cosy brasseries, traditional pancake houses, lush courtyard gardens, castle restaurants and trendy stone-oven pizzas. 

The region is also home to many delicious local produce, such as homemade jam, heirloom vegetables, fruit juices, honey, water buffalo mozzarella, baking flour, traditional ‘hangop’ (curd cheese), artisanal butter, and even wine. Do pop into one of the local shops or market gardens where you can fill your shopping bag with tasty treats. 

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Step into the rich history of the Arnhem region

  • Climb the Eusebius Church

    Climb the Eusebius Church

  • Listening spots along the Liberation Route

    The Liberation Route is the path taken by the Allies during the final phase of the Second World War as they liberated mainland Europe. In the Arnhem region, you’ll find various listening points, places of interest and historic sites that mark this route and provide information about it. At the listening points, you can listen to a narrative recounting the events of the Second World War.

    Listening spots along the Liberation Route Airborne Resistance Monument, Market Garden, Arnhem

  • The Hanseatic town of Doesburg

    The Hanseatic town of Doesburg

  • Airborne Museum (WWII)

    Airborne Museum (WWII) Airborne Museum Hartenstein

  • Doorwerth Castle

    castle, Doorwerth, Veluwezoom

Creative entrepreneurship in the Modekwartier

Creative types will feel right at home in Arnhem’s Modekwartier, which has been a hotspot for creative entrepreneurs who design, make and sell their own products for over fifteen years. In this creative hub, right in the heart of the Klarendal neighbourhood and within walking distance of Arnhem’s city centre, it’s all about fashion and design. Meet enthusiastic designers and take a look inside their workshops, which are often right next to – or even inside – the shop. If you’re looking for a product with a story behind it, the Modekwartier is the place to be!

Fashion Quarter

The best cycling routes

  • Past castles and country estates

    The Veluwezoom is known as ‘Gelderland’s Arcadia’, a landscape of sprawling estates, country houses and castles. Here you’ll find, for example, the Middachten Estate, Rosendael Park and Castle, Huis Zypendaal, Doorwerth Castle and Villa Sanoer.

    Past castles and country estates Doorwerth Castle, Power and Splendour, Gelderland’s Arcadia

  • Along the Rhine

    There’s plenty to enjoy on and along Gelderland’s rivers. The Rhine flows past picturesque villages, castles, museums and the best outdoor cafés.

    Along the Rhine

  • Arnhem Liberation Route

    The Arnhem-Wageningen area was the scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War. On this route, you’ll follow the Rhine for part of the way, cross the river via the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem and pass through some of the paratroopers’ landing zones.

    Arnhem Liberation Route

  • Betuwe Local Produce

    This cycle route lets you enjoy all the beauty and culinary delights the Betuwe has to offer. Are you a real foodie and do you love exploring the region by bike? Then this route is perfect for you!

    Betuwe Local Produce

Are you staying the night?

You can’t explore the region in just one day, so be sure to stay the night. Whether you’re off for a weekend’s shopping as a couple or on holiday with the whole family, you’ll soon find somewhere to stay in and around Arnhem that suits your mood.

Have you always wanted to stay in a castle, or would you rather wake up in a cosy B&B? There’s something for everyone, as the Arnhem region boasts the best hotels both in the countryside and in the city.

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourites:

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Groot Warnsborn, Arnhem region, Hotel, Accommodation

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