Arnhem is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the eastern part of the country. It lies about 65 km (40 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, with Nijmegen to the south and Apeldoorn to the north.
Location Map of Arnhem, Netherlands
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Where is Arnhem Located?
Arnhem is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the eastern part of the country. It lies about 65 km (40 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, with Nijmegen to the south and Apeldoorn to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 101.54 sq km (39.20 sq mi) and has a population of around 165,000 people based on recent estimates.
Arnhem is known for its role in World War II, with key attractions including John Frost Bridge, Openluchtmuseum, Burgers’ Zoo, Sonsbeek Park, Arnhem War Museum, and Park Zypendaal.
Arnhem, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Arnhem |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Region | Eastern Netherlands |
| Established | 1233 (city rights) |
| Population | ~165,000 |
| Total Area | 101.54 sq km (39.21 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,600 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.9851° N, 5.8987° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 6800–6846 |
| Area Code | +31 26 |
| Major Waterways | Rhine River (Nederrijn) |
| Transportation | Major rail and road hub; Arnhem Central Station connects major cities |
| Famous For | Battle of Arnhem, green parks, fashion industry |
| Top Attractions | Burgers' Zoo, Open Air Museum, John Frost Bridge, Sonsbeek Park |
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Distance from Arnhem to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Arnhem to Amsterdam – 100 km (62 miles)
- Arnhem to Utrecht – 65 km (40 miles)
- Arnhem to Haarlem – 110 km (68 miles)
- Arnhem to The Hague – 125 km (78 miles)
- Arnhem to Rotterdam – 120 km (75 miles)
- Arnhem to Leiden – 115 km (71 miles)
- Arnhem to Delft – 125 km (78 miles)
- Arnhem to Eindhoven – 85 km (53 miles)
- Arnhem to Tilburg – 95 km (59 miles)
- Arnhem to Breda – 105 km (65 miles)
- Arnhem to Groningen – 180 km (112 miles)
- Arnhem to Zwolle – 75 km (47 miles)
- Arnhem to Apeldoorn – 30 km (19 miles)
- Arnhem to Nijmegen – 20 km (12 miles)
- Arnhem to Maastricht – 140 km (87 miles)
- Arnhem to Almere – 95 km (59 miles)
- Arnhem to Amersfoort – 60 km (37 miles)
- Arnhem to Enschede – 95 km (59 miles)
- Arnhem to Dordrecht – 125 km (78 miles)
- Arnhem to Leeuwarden – 160 km (99 miles)
