What to do in Nijmegen when it rains
When Nijmegen turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- De Bastei Lange Baan 4, 6511 XJ Nijmegen, Netherlands
- muZIEum Ziekerstraat 6B, 6511 LH Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Valkhof Museum Kelfkensbos 59, 6511 TB Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Warmoes, Historische Tuinderij Lent Griftdijk Noord 11, 6663 AA Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Museum of Anatomy and Pathology Geert Grooteplein Noord 21, 6525 EZ Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama Waalkade 107, 6511 XR Nijmegen, Netherlands
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Señor Hernandez In de Betouwstraat 24, 6511 GC Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Ieder z'n vak Lange Hezelstraat 72-76, 6511 CL Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Café 't Paleis🍺 Priemstraat 5, 6511 WC Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Paraplufabrieken Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 63-A, 6512 AT Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Galerie Marzee Lage Markt 3, 6511 VK Nijmegen, Netherlands
- ZaadeL Makerij Groenestraat 170, 6531 HW Nijmegen, Netherlands
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Saint Stephen's Church Sint Stevenskerkhof 62, 6511 VZ Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Fort Lent Bemmelsedijk 4, 6663 KZ Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Kruittoren Parkweg 11, 6511 BE Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Waal Crossing Memorial Oosterhoutsedijk 90, 6663 KV Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Startpunt Sunset March Generaal James Gavinsingel, 6541 GD Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Circul van de Ooij 6576 JK Ooij, Netherlands
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Het Molentje Berg en Dalseweg 340, 6522 CR Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Toko Tajmahal Bloemerstraat 109, 6511 EG Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Fluffy Owl World Passage Molenpoort 9, 6511 HS Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Saturday farmers market Nijmegen Kelfkensbos, 6511 TB Nijmegen, Netherlands
- SPAR Lindenholt Sint Agnetenweg 63, 6545 AT Nijmegen, Netherlands
- AAA Bart Junior Autosloperij en Autodemontage in Nijmegen Rouwenboschweg 5A, 6545 AE Nijmegen, Netherlands
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Coffeeshop Kronkel Vlaamsegas 30, 6511 HR Nijmegen, Netherlands
- 'T Kunsje Tweede Walstraat 108, 6511 LW Nijmegen, Netherlands
- De Hemel Franseplaats 1, 6511 VS Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Waalhalla Winselingseweg 12, 6541 AK Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Fika Van Broeckhuysenstraat 5, 6511 PE Nijmegen, Netherlands
- In-Credible Hertogstraat 1, 6511 RV Nijmegen, Netherlands
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Molenpoort Nijmegen Molenstraat 43, 6511 HX Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Dukenburg Zwanenveld 66-26, 6538 SB Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Hatert🛍 zt, Hatertseweg 827, 6535 ZT Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Hart van de Waalsprong Truus Gelsingstraat, 6663 AA Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Meijhorst Meijhorst 7011, 6537 EN Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Molukkenstraat Nijmegen🛍 Molukkenstraat 19, 6524 NA Nijmegen, Netherlands
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