Our most recommended things to do in Nijmegen

Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

1. Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

Take a 75 minutes cruise along the Waal River to enjoy the beautiful views over the city and the nature reserve of the Ooijpolder. Relax as you glide over the water and admire the many bridges of Nijmegen.  Then tuck into the all-you-can-eat pancake buffet and savor freshly baked plain, apple, and bacon pancakes. Top your pancakes with all sorts of delights, like cheese, ham, fruits, jams, and eggs.  Join in for a family-friendly cruise suitable for young guests, who will be delighted to play in the large playroom filled with balls in the hold of the boat.

From Nijmegen: E-Step Electric Scooter Guided Tour of Region

2. From Nijmegen: E-Step Electric Scooter Guided Tour of Region

Hop on an E-Step electronic scooter and experience the Netherlands's oldest city in a unique and fun way. See all the sights of Nijmegen and some of its surrounding areas as you explore the charming Dutch landscape with your guide. Immerse yourself in a landscape of polders and windmills in a relaxing and green way. Drive along small towns, along the De Waal river, and discover the old city center. Admire the green polder landscape of cheese farms, windmills, historical villages, and towns. Select a route that passes over the bridges of Nijmegen and its old town, including a visit to the towns of Lent and Bemmel. Alternatively, pick a route with more nature that passes through the Ooijpolder and has the chance to see typical small villages like Kekerdom and Leuth. Take part in a guided ride that is completely electrically powered and where all you have to do is push the button to start. Enjoy a smooth ride courtesy of the E-Step's famous huge tyes, ensuring you glide across the landscape in a relaxing way.

Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide in Nijmegen

3. Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide in Nijmegen

Explore the beautiful city-center of Leeuwarden at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Leeuwarden. The audio guide will tell you all the historical and current ins and outs of each place. Are you ready to discover the past and the present simultaneously? Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities and is full of Roman remains but has also become a very vibrant (student) city with trendy boutiques. Also, the most kilometers are walked here every year during the Nijmegen Four Days Marches. The best way to get to know this impressive city is during an audio guided tour, where the most beautiful sights are carefully listed for you. You will walk past the Waag, admire the Sint Stevens Church and wander through the Kronenburgerpark in search of the special Kruittoren. Will you go back to school at the Latin School? Or would you rather go in search of the mysterious story of Moenen? Go on a journey of discovery with your self-guided audio guide and get to know Nijmegen and its history in a unique way.

Nijmegen: Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

4. Nijmegen: Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

ABOUT THE ACTIVITY Experience the excitement of being a detective and join the thrilling Sherlock Holmes game with your team. While celebrating freedom at the Liberty Festival, a man named Balthazar, the head of Homeland Security, is found dead with a knife in his back. The police have apprehended four suspects and it's up to you to solve the case and uncover the truth. By moving around the city you will unlock assignments. Here you will find characters who are willing to help. But the information comes at a price! Solve their puzzles, take on hilarious photochallenges, chase down culprits and play along to get closer to solving the murder. During this Murder Mystery you can check your progress on the suspect board. Can you solve the murder? Play Sherlock Holmes! This is a fun activity to do with your family when visiting a city. The game has a low difficulty level and therefore suitable to play with kids. But also as a couple this game can be a lot of fun! Can you solve the murder of Balthazar together? IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Date: to book this game you have to choose a date, BUT you can play, pause & continue whenever you like. - Persons: 1 player stands for 1 team. - Note: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field, but does not provide any information about the city!

Nijmegen: Self-Guided E-Chopper Tour

5. Nijmegen: Self-Guided E-Chopper Tour

Take a unique tour of the Netherlands’ oldest city and discover Nijmegen on a silent, fully electric e-chopper. Start this self-guided tour in the city center and ride past St Stephen’s church to the banks of the Waal. Glide across the bridge, along the dikes in the Ooijpolder, and through nearby towns.  Collect your e-chopper in the city center and, after a brief training session, follow a GPS route on your smartphone to start the tour. Begin by passing the highlights of the old town, including the main square, the Grote Markt, and historic St Stephen’s church. To continue, choose from two routes. The first will take you over the various bridges in Nijmegen and through modern towns such as Lent and Bemmel. The second will head into nature, through the Ooijpolder park, and into small villages like Kekerdom and Leuth.

Nijmegen: Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame

6. Nijmegen: Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame

While the Gebroeders van Lymborch ruled over the medieval art world of Nijmegen like emperors, the youngest brother got into trouble. His brothers had never shared the greatest mystery of Nijmegen with him, the secret exit. Since everybody was looking for him - dead or alive - he had to look for that exit very quickly! Will you help him finding the secret exit? Choose your starting time with your teammates, beginning at anytime day or night. Make your way across the city, checking off tasks to find all the clues you need to reach the secret passage. As you search for clues, marvel at the beautiful sights of the town. Walk past the old Mariënburgchapel, wander through the lovely streets and keep an eye out for the many historic buildings in the city center. Work quickly, and you and your team could set the record for the fastest tour. Good luck!

"The Alchemist" Nijmegen : outdoor escape game

7. "The Alchemist" Nijmegen : outdoor escape game

🧙‍♀️ THE ALCHEMIST 🧪 We are in the year of grace 1555 and strange phenomena are taking place in the city. Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft, is arrested before your eyes by the city guards. Investigate to determine the truth and identify the reasons for this accusation. Go and meet various witnesses and examine the clues discovered along your way. As an alchemist, will you be able to use your skills in this investigation, based on real facts, in time? Will you choose to defend Josyne, or will you choose to support the accusation of witchcraft? YOUR AVENTURE STARTS NOW! 🎭 A fun city tour with an offbeat scenario 🧠 Solve riddles along the way to crack the case 👀 Find the clues that are hidden on the monuments around you 💎 Explore the must-see places & discover some hidden gems 🔐 Unlock fun facts about the places you visit ⌚ Play at your own rhythm: start and pause whenever you want 💬 The Coddy team is available for you 7/7 via live chat (9AM-8PM)

Nijmegen: Murder Mystery City Game with Remote Guide

8. Nijmegen: Murder Mystery City Game with Remote Guide

Solve a murder and at the same time see all the highlights of the city center of Nijmegen. Play this unique game with a group of friends or your family. You will receive instructions, a photo frame and an answer form in advance via email. You'll also receive a map of the city where the murder took place. The center is divided into sections where you have to look for a location where you can take a group selfie. Once you've located the spot, send a selfie via WhatsApp to your game instructor. If the location's correct, they'll send you the next clue about the murder. As you walk along the nicest places in the centre of the city, you will collect more and more clues about the murder. During the game you will have enough time to enter a cafe or shop that you pass and to admire some of the highlights of Nijmegen.

Berg en Dal: Africa Museum Entry Ticket

9. Berg en Dal: Africa Museum Entry Ticket

Explore a wide range of customs and traditions of different African peoples at the Afrika Museum, located in the wooded hills of Berg en Dal near Nijmegen. Discover both indoor and outdoor exhibits, with regularly changing temporary exhibitions, permanent displays of traditional African objects, and a large collection of contemporary African art. In the outdoor museum, learn all about African architecture and admire real-life examples of it. See a Kusasi compound from Ghana, a Dogon village from Mali, and pile dwellings from Benin. If you're with the kids, rest assured they'll be kept entertained by the children's sculpture forest, full of animals from African myths. Inside, marvel at a dynamic collection of African visual arts, which increasingly showcases contemporary artists from Africa and the African diaspora. Sense how the artworks tell stories about universal human themes like mourning, celebration, ornamentation, prayer, and conflict; stories that inspire visitors to find out more about the huge cultural diversity to be found in the world.

Nijmengen: Syndicate City Escape Game

10. Nijmengen: Syndicate City Escape Game

With this self-guided game, you can explore the city and engage with its surroundings as you immerse yourself in this role-playing, story-based game! The laboratory has been developing highly potent formulas, which are too dangerous for any individual to possess. Unfortunately, the trusted alchemist, Magnus, has stolen all six formulas from the unbreakable safe and intends to use them for his own nefarious purposes. In this game, each member of your group becomes a character with a vital role in the mission. Everyone will play a fundamental part in achieving success. To progress, you will encounter challenging puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks that will require you to explore the city. Your primary objective is to apprehend Magnus and recover the stolen formulas, but time is of the essence, so don’t delay and start playing The Syndicate now! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Difficulty level: medium - Duration: 2 hours - Tickets: You only have to buy 1 ticket per group (1-4 people). 1 ‘Adult’ stands for 1 ticket. Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 4 people, you can buy 2 or more tickets. - To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like.

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