6x delicious outdoor food
Want to eat outside? In Nijmegen, there are a lot of fun little restaurants and cafés to go to. Especially now that the sun is out more, a place outside, while still social distancing, feels almost divine! We’ll tip you the best indoor gardens or big terraces!
1. De Stadstuyn
On the edge of the city centre on the Graafseweg, you’ll find De Stadstuyn. With, as the name might tell you, a lovely city garden. During warmer days, you can spend some lovely hours outside! On their menu, you’ll mostly find Dutch, French, and vegetarian cuisine.
2. De Hemel
When the sun is out, you can properly enjoy yourself under some large trees at Restaurant de Hemel. It is the place to be for a drink with a bite to eat or for a nice dinner with your partner, friends, or family.
3. ’t Zotte Lemke
Feel like eating at a historical site with a great indoor garden? Then you can visit ‘t Zotte Lemke. According to them, going for dinner is more than just eating out, it’s a trip and is not complete without some music! That is why they generally provide live music.
4. De Concerttuin
Every Thursday through Sunday from 15.00, you can enjoy the sunny terrace of De Vereeniging: De Concerttuin. A super central place on the Keizer Karelplein. Tip: on Thursday 20 to 27 of August, there’s an Open Stage!
5. Hubert
Hubert is a creative breeding ground outside of the city centre. They don’t have a real dinner menu, but a great drink menu. For a soft price, you can fill your belly, deliciously and healthily.
6. De Achtertuin
No courtyard, but a very big backyard: De Achtertuin. In their self-built brick oven they make great pizzas. Not that big of a pizza fan? They also have delicious dishes for vegetable and meat lovers.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
"The weather, especially in the winter, is sometimes difficult to cope with, but I discovered some places in the city that I really like. One of them is Bhalu. I like that the people there are friendly and I love their homemade pastries."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
"After my master’s in Italy, I wanted to leave the country and secure a future somewhere else. Because of that, I was looking into ways to specialize more and found the master’s in Human Geography at Radboud University."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
"It's quite cliché, but the first thing that really surprised me was how good the bike infrastructure was. I saw people cycle in suits or in dresses – this was really surreal to see, someone so well dressed, but then on a bike."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
"I’m a hairstylist and a fully licensed cosmetologist in America, but it took quite some time to be able to work here. Because I’m from the US, I needed a residence permit to register my business with the KVK."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
"Nijmegen is really a great city. Especially on a sports level, there’s an athletics club with world-class athletes, football, rugby, tennis, golf… virtually every sport! And the history of Nijmegen is also incredibly fascinating to me."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
"One of my favorite places in the city is the Face of Nijmegen statue. In the beginning, when I wasn’t feeling good, my husband and I went there, sat by the river, and drank tea. I still go there to meditate."