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Arnhem
Give Arnhem 2 nights: one day for the Airborne trail at Oosterbeek and the John Frost Bridge, then choose day two — Hoge Veluwe park or the city museums, not both.
Arnhem is Gelderland's capital and the gateway to the Hoge Veluwe national park and the Kröller-Müller's Van Goghs. The old centre was destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt modern, so the draw is the wartime story, the parks and the museums rather than an old-town stroll. It works as a 2-night base between Utrecht and the German border, or as a day trip from Nijmegen. Two nights is enough: the Airborne sites and the bridge fill one day, and the second day is a choice between the Hoge Veluwe and the city's own museums.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid None in particular; Dec–Feb is cold, grey and dark early (check)
- Airports
- AMS · NRN · EIN · DUS
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arnhem112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arnhem, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyA safe, low-crime city by Dutch standards.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 0900-8844 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Arnhem Centraal about 75 min, about €20.60 (≈ US$25) one way).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee2026 estimate€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealDinner main2026 estimate€16–26 (≈ US$19–35)
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or soup)2026 estimate€8–14 (≈ US$10–17)
- Beercafé / supermarket2026 estimate€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Airborne, Kröller-Müller, Openluchtmuseum)2026 estimate; check€9–22 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €190 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Arnhem Centraal about 75 min, about €20.60 one way) · NRN Weeze (Ryanair 'Düsseldorf-Weeze') (80 km (50 mi) southeast; public transport via Kleve and Nijmegen takes 2.5–3 h) · EIN Eindhoven (85 km (53 mi) southwest; bus 401 plus train via 's-Hertogenbosch, about 100 min) · DUS Düsseldorf (RE19 direct from Arnhem Centraal, about 99 min, hourly)AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Arnhem Centraal about 75 min, about €20.60 one way) · NRN Weeze (Ryanair 'Düsseldorf-Weeze') (50 mi (80 km) southeast; public transport via Kleve and Nijmegen takes 2.5–3 h) · EIN Eindhoven (53 mi (85 km) southwest; bus 401 plus train via 's-Hertogenbosch, about 100 min) · DUS Düsseldorf (RE19 direct from Arnhem Centraal, about 99 min, hourly)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Apr (13). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arnhem: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
17 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
14 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable. Arnhem is the only Dutch city with trolleybuses; they run from the bus station built into Arnhem Centraal. Bikes rent at Stationsplein (about €5.20 a day, €25 deposit). Taxis wait at the station and are phoned, not app-hailed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oosterbeek (Airborne Museum Hartenstein)
goDoor to door: About 30 min (check)
Bus 352 from Arnhem Centraal, about 10 min (check)
Museum 10:00–17:00; the war cemetery is a short walk beyond it.Museum 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; the war cemetery is a short walk beyond it.
Door to door: About 40 min (check)
Train from Arnhem Centraal, about 20 min (check)
Older centre than Arnhem's and a good half-day add-on.
Wijchen
cautionDoor to door: check
Train from Arnhem Centraal (check)
Small town; only worth it if you have a specific reason.
Hoge Veluwe and Kröller-Müller Museum
goDoor to door: check
Bus toward Otterlo, then park bus or the free white bikes (route and times check)
A full day on its own; park entry and museum are separate tickets. Do not pair it with the city museums on the same day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centrum (around Korenmarkt and Jansplein)
Walk to the station, cafés and the Rijnkade; best for a short stay without a car.
Station area (Arnhem Centraal)
Handy beds next to the trolleybus hub; 5–10 min walk into the centre.
Oosterbeek
Village west of the city, walk to the Airborne Museum and war cemetery; quiet, good if the battle sites are your main reason.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €140 | €280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Schiphol to Arnhem Centraal, one way2 × €21 · 2026 estimate | €42 |
| Trolleybus single ride2 × €3 · 2026 estimate | €6 |
| Bike rental, one day2 × €5 · 2026 estimate | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 · 2026 estimate | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €80 |
| Trip total≈ €220 per person per day, bed included | €878≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee2026 estimate | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Lunch (sandwich or soup)2026 estimate | €8–14 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Dinner main2026 estimate | €16–26 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Beer, café / supermarket2026 estimate | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Museum entry (Airborne, Kröller-Müller, Openluchtmuseum)2026 estimate; check | €9–22 (≈ US$11–30) |
| Train Arnhem to Nijmegen2026 estimate; check | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The centre is post-war modern, not an old Dutch town: do not expect canals and gabled streets.
- Hoge Veluwe entry and the Kröller-Müller are separate tickets; the free white bikes run out on summer weekends.
- Oosterbeek is a separate village: allow 10 min by bus 352 from Arnhem Centraal, not a city walk.
- Trolleybus and bus fares are OV-chipkaart or contactless; buy at the station machine if unsure.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-urgent
- 0900-8844
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-urgent0900-8844
Embassy
No embassies in Arnhem; most are in The Hague, with consulates in Amsterdam. US citizens: US Consulate General Amsterdam (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Schiphol → Arnhem Centraal, train: about €20.60 (≈ US$25), about 75 min
- Arnhem Centraal → Oosterbeek, bus 352: about 10 min
- Arnhem Centraal → Nijmegen, train: about 20 min
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dank je wel — Thank you (dahnk yuh vel)
- Alstublieft — Please (als-tuh-bleeft)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoo-vale kost het)
- Kan ik met kaart betalen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ik met kaart buh-tah-lun)
- Waar is het station? — Where is the station? (vaar is het stah-syon)
Trolleybus and bus tickets are bought on board or with contactless; check current fares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arnhem. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid None in particular; Dec–Feb is cold, grey and dark early (check) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AMS and DUS: last trains field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Centraal and Sonsbeek, Korenmarkt and Jansplein, Rijnkade and the John Frost Bridge, Oosterbeek.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Airborne Museum, Kröller-Müller, Openluchtmuseum, Burgers' Zoo) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hoge Veluwe bike-availability fixture so the park day can go green.
Sources
- officialGemeente Arnhem (official)
- officialVisit Arnhem / Arnhem tourism
- officialNS (Dutch Railways)
- officialAirborne Museum Hartenstein
- officialNederlands Openluchtmuseum
- officialBurgers' Zoo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Arnhem, revision 5309607 (CC BY-SA 4.0)