Holiday apartment in Arnhem between nature and culture

Arnhem combines expansive natural areas with unusual cultural and family experiences. In forests and parks, the municipality of Arnhem manages more than 2,500 hectares of natural area. In addition, there are paths through waterscapes, historic sites in the city centre and museums that vividly present the history of the city, the landscape and everyday life. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Arnhem can therefore plan their stay according to different interests.

Waterways, parks and unique landscapes

The 5-kilometre-long Waterwandeling leads through Sonsbeek Park and past springs, springheads and waterfalls where mills once stood. The starting point, Bothaplein, can be reached from Arnhem Centraal railway station by public transport within 10 minutes. Parkland around Huis Zypendaal offers another perspective on the city: you can go for a walk and have a picnic there. The grounds combine formal French and romantic English landscape styles with spring streams, brooks and ponds.

Arnhem's wildlife is also associated with nature-focused impressions. In its ecodisplays, Burgers' Zoo recreates unique natural environments as authentically as possible. The animals often live there among hundreds of plant species and with plenty of freedom to move. The habitats presented range from tropical rainforest and the rocky desert of Arizona to the savannah of East Africa, a tropical coral reef and the jungles of Malaysia.

Historic paths and views

For an exploration of the historic centre, the 4-kilometre-long Stadswandeling Arnhem leads to historic buildings and sites in Arnhem's historic centre. The different lengths of the two city walks help you plan your own daily rhythm. At the Eusebius Church, you can go high up: a panoramic lift takes you to a height of 73 metres, while glass balconies open up views of Arnhem's skyline.

Huis Zypendaal was built between 1762 and 1764 for the prominent Arnhem regent family Brantsen. The house is one of the seven castles in Gelderland opened to visitors by Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen. Airborne at the Bridge focuses on a different aspect of history. Personal stories there recount the experiences of military personnel who fought and died at the John Frost Bridge during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Museum Arnhem is situated on a high push moraine and offers views across the Rhine.

Museums for shared discoveries

The Nederlands Openluchtmuseum is a 44-hectare museum park where visitors can explore how people lived in the past. The offerings include rides on a historic tram; there are also freshly baked poffertjes from a traditional market stall. The Nederlands Watermuseum explains the importance of water in everyday life, in the Netherlands and around the world. Games and activities take place in or around the museum, while the Waterlab offers changing activities at weekends and during school holidays.

Creative neighbourhoods and culinary delights

Modekwartier is a creative destination in the heart of the Klarendal district, just a few minutes' walk from Arnhem city centre. Its focus is on fashion, design, art and food. Visitors can watch designers at work in their studios and often talk to them about their work. Wijnproeverij de Ontdekking offers another facet: it combines a tasting of three wines with a tour of authentic wine cellars and a visit to the Nederlands Wijnmuseum. When choosing accommodation in Arnhem, you can therefore consider whether nature trails, historical insights, museums, creative neighbourhoods or culinary experiences should shape your stay.

To the higher-level travel overview: Arnhem.