Nijmegen Heritage Walk: From the Valkhof Bluff to the Waal
120 min
1.6 km
10 stops
About this tour
Nijmegen is the oldest city in the country, read from the Valkhof bluff down to the Waal that Allied troops crossed in 1944. A self-guided centre walk with quizzes in the StepQuests app.
Itinerary
10 guided stops on this route
Valkhof Museum
Paid museum about €19.50 for adults. Cafe and shop are free. Kelfkensbos 59, 6511 TB. Tuesday to Friday 11:00-17:00. Weekend 10:00-18:00. UNStudio building fro…
Barbarossaruine Valkhof
Public ruin. No ticket. Valkhofpark, north of Kelfkensbos. Apsis of the Sint-Maartenskapel from Barbarossa's burg, finished around 1155. The burg came down in…
Sint-Nicolaaskapel
Public exterior. Interior on posted days only. Valkhofpark, Voerweg side. Oldest standing building in Nijmegen, masonry from the first half of the 11th century…
Belvedere
Public park. Tower stair only when posted. Valkhofpark east edge, by Hunnerpark. Lookout over the Waal and the 1936 Waalbrug. German bunkers from 1943 sat on t…
Hunnerpark
Public park. No ticket. Hunnerpark, east of the Valkhof bluff. Do not stand on the bridge roadway. Waalbrug opened 16 June 1936. North end taken on 20 Septembe…
Stevenskerk
Nave often free in posted hours. Tower is a separate ticket. Sint Stevenskerkhof, 6511 VZ. Consecrated 7 September 1272. Protestant from 1591. Bomb damage 1944…
Best with friends
Play together to compare scores, discuss clues, and share the moments. Great for friends, families, and team outings.
Frequently asked questions
What's included
GPS-guided walking route
Interactive quizzes at each stop
Fascinating stories and facts
Lifetime access to the tour
Tags
Buy on the web
Pay securely in your browser, then open the app with the same email to access your tour.
After payment, open the app and sign in with the same email to access your tour.
Get the App
Download Step Quests to start this walking tour. GPS, stories, and a quiz at each stop.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Location-based content unlocking
Score points and earn achievements
Requires internet for GPS, maps, and unlocking content