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Arnhem, 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 and its second-most populous municipality, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

Type City

Why go

  • City and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Deelen Air Base.

History

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 and its second-most populous municipality, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

Where to stay

Utrechtseweg 261, 6862 AK Oosterbeek, Netherlands
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Airports

Terlet Glidersite 8.6 km to the centre
Arnhem, GE, NL
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Getting there by ferry

Stadsblokkenwerf Zuid
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
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Stadsblokkenwerf Noord
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
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Driel
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre · Stichting Drielse Veer
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Heveadorp
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre · Stichting Drielse Veer
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Huissen veer
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
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Loo veer
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
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Fiets- en voetveer Stadsblokkenwerf
Ferry route · Stadsblokkenwerf Arnhem
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Looveer
Ferry route
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Veerdienst Loo - Huissen
Ferry route · Ton Paulus Veerbedrijf
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Veerdienst Huissen - Loo
Ferry route · Ton Paulus Veerbedrijf
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Drielse Veer
Ferry route · Stichting Drielse Veer
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Fiets- en voetveer Heveadorp - Driel
Ferry route · Stichting Drielse Veer
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Fiets- en voetveer Driel - Heveadorp
Ferry route · Stichting Drielse Veer
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Veerdienst Rheden
Ferry route · Veerdienst Rheden
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Deelen Air Base; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Stadsblokkenwerf Zuid, 0.4 km); routes include Fiets- en voetveer Stadsblokkenwerf, Looveer, Veerdienst Loo - Huissen.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arnhem, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Tours & experiences