Arnhem

Arnhem is the capital of the Dutch province Gelderland. It was built on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which were the source of the city's development. The larger area of the municipality of Arnhem has a south-eastern border that is partly formed by the river IJssel. It forms the northern part of the Stadsregio Arnhem Nijmegen. Arnhem had a population of 151,356 in 2014 and is one of the larger cities of the Netherlands.

Though the early tracks of settlements showed that the early residents of Arnhem descended from the forests on the hills, Arnhem was not built on the banks of the river Rhine, but a little higher along the Sint-Jansbeek. Arnhem arose on the location where the road between Nijmegen and Utrecht/Zutphen split. Seven streams provided the city with water, and only when the flow of the Rhine was changed in 1530, was the city located on the river.

in 1543, it fell to the emperor Charles V. As capital of the so-called "Kwartier van Veluwe" it joined the Union of Utrecht during the Eighty Years' War in 1579. After its capture from the Spanish forces by Dutch and English troops in 1585 the city became part of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands.

The French occupied the town from 1672 to 1674, and preoccupied it from 1795 to 1813.

In the 19th century, Arnhem was a genteel resort town famous for its picturesque beauty. It was known as "The Little Hague of the East", mainly because a number of rich former sugar barons or planters from the Indies settled there, as they did in The Hague .

In the World War II, during Operation Market Garden, the British 1st Airborne Division were given the task of securing the bridge at Arnhem. A second battle of Arnhem took place in April 1945 when the city was liberated by the British 49th Infantry Division fighting as part of the First Canadian Army. Much of the old centre had been destroyed, resulting in a modern city arising in its place.

• ⊙De Gruyterpassage, Roggestraat 43 (entrance via "Musiskwartier" building). De Gruyterpassage is a covered, 75-metre-long pedestrian passage built in 1916 in the Art-Nouveau style. It was originally used as a grocery store until about 1980. In 2006, after restoration, the passage reopened as part of a shopping complex.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Duivelshuis (Huis van Maarten van Rossem), Koningstraat 38. This 15th century house was once owned by Maarten van Rossem. Today it belongs to the city and is used as the mayor's office. Duivelshuis litterally means Devil's house owing its name to the satyrs on the front facade.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙John Frostbrug (John Frost Bridge), Nijmeegseweg. This is a 1948 replica of the bridge made famous in the film A Bridge Too Far. John Frost was the commander of the unsuccessful British assault on the original bridge during the 1944 Battle of Arnhem . The original bridge was destroyed by an allied air raid after the battle to deny its use to German forces.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Koepelkerk, Jansplein 60. This octagonal neo-classical church stands in the middle of Jansplein, a public square, and was built in 1837-1838. It is used today by the Reformed Church.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Korenmarkt. Korenmarkt (literally: corn market) is a small, attractive city square lined with sidewalk cafés.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Postamt, Jansplein 56. The former post office is in a Neo-Gothic building built from 1888 to 1890. The space is now largely occupied by 't Taphuys bar and café (see entry below).  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Sabelspoort, Eusebiusplein (near Markt). This Baroque-style city gate was built in 1642 and is the only surviver of four original city gates.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Sint-Eusebiuskerk, Kerkplein 1, ☎ +31 264 435068. Apr-Oct 10:00–17:00. This medieval church has high towers equipped with a glass elevator and a panoramic viewing platform. The church hall is closed due to renovations until September 2019, but the towers remain open. €7.50.  
• ⊙Sint-Petersgasthuis, Rijnstraat 71. Interior not open to public. Sint-Petersgasthuis (Saint Peters guest house) was built around 1354 to provide overnight accommodation for homeless people. The brick building has two bartizans (castle-like turrets) and a statue of saint Peter at the top of the façade.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Stadswaag (City weigh scale), Markt 38. The city scale (stadswaag) building dates from 1761-1768 and is constructed of brick with natural stone with decorative parts. Today a restaurant occupies the building.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Synagoge, Pastoorstraat 17a. The Arnhem Sjoel was built from 1852 to 1853 in an eclectic style, mainly a fusion of neoclassicism and neo-Gothic. It was restored from 2001 to 2003 and still serves as a place of worship for the Jewish community of Arnhem.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Walburgis (Sint-Walburgiskerk), Sint Walburgisplein 1. Saint Walpurga Church is the oldest church existing in Arnhem today. It was built in the 14th century and restored in the mid-19th century. During World War II, it was gutted by fire; after which the church was rebuilt and expanded. Today, known as the Walburgis, it serves no religious functions, but is used as a venue for expositions and concerts.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Waterval Jansbeek (Jansbeek waterfall), Rijnkade, 6811. This small water feature lies along the riverside Rijnkade (Rhine quay) promenade. An old wharf-side crane is on display between the water feature and the John Frost Bridge.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Wall of Fame, Boterdijk (Along the Boterdijk on the Rhine, near car-park the Blauwe Golven). Along the Boterdijk you can see a lot of legally-placed graffiti.  

• ⊙Airborne at the Bridge, Rijnkade 150 (just west of the John Frost Bridge). 10:00–17:00 (closed Christmas & New Years Day). This is an information centre with display panels and audio/video presentations about the Battle of Arnhem. Large windows at the centre overlook the river and the John Frost Bridge, the objective of the battle. There are staff present to answer questions. The centre is a branch of the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Oosterbeek. Free.  (updated Oct 2019)
• ⊙Historische Kelders (historic cellars), Oude Oeverstraat 4 (at Rijnstraat; look for sign "ingang kelders"). W-Su 12:00-17:00. 39 interconnected cellars from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries are preserved and restored under the shopping streets of Arnhem. €6–10.  (updated Mar 2026)
• ⊙Molen De Kroon, Klarendalseweg 82 (bus 13 to Oogststraat). F 13:00–16:00, Sa 10:00 – 17:00. Windmill De Kroon was built in 1870 and still is in working order. It is designated as a Rijksmonument.  (updated Apr 2019)
• ⊙Molenplaats Sonsbeek, Zijpendaalseweg 24A. Mill: Tu W 10:00-16:00, Su 12:00-16:00; barn: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00. The water mill produces organic flour and the mill barn sells its products plus baked goods.  (updated Mar 2021)
• ⊙Museum voor Moderne Kunst, Utrechtseweg 87 (Museum Arnhem  1 ), ☎ +31 264 423164. Tu-Su 11:00-17:00. A small modern art gallery specialised in Dutch artists. €9 (€5 for students and 65+).  
• ⊙Nederlands Wijnmuseum, Velperweg 23 (Arnhem Velperpoort  SPR   ARR   BRG   1  7 ), ☎ +31 264 455912. M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:00. A museum showcasing everything related to making wine. Adults €5, children €2.50. 
• ⊙Trolley Bus Museum, Remisestraat 4 (bus stop Stadskantoor, behind the city offices). Thursdays excluding holidays 13:00-17:00; ring bell for admittance. Besides many photos of Arnhem's tram, trolley and diesel buses, the museum also features numerous items of public transit paraphernalia mostly in display cases. The museum also has a working trolley bus switch mounted on the ceiling of one of the rooms. The museum's owner may guide you through the rooms. Free.  (updated Oct 2019)
• ⊙Water Museum, Zijpendaalseweg 26-28 (Sonsbeekweg  9 ). Interactive and educational museum about water. Make a trip through a sewer or learn about dikes and how water is used all over the world. Adults €9, children (4-12) €5.50.  

Sleep

Inside the range of 4 km:

• ⊙   Haarhuis Hotel, Stationsplein 1, Arnhem, PC IX - X

  Description of bicycle storage:
  "... We have a guarded bike room in the basement of our hotel. You can also charge your e-bike here."

Useful

Inside the range of 4 km:

• ⊙   Tourist-Information Arnhem, Kerkplein 1, Arnhem