Driving in Nijmegen 2026 — The Zone Was Never Introduced, and Where to Park

No. Nijmegen never brought its environmental zone into force, so no sticker or permit applies.

Nijmegen traces its origins to a Roman military settlement and was granted town rights and Roman city status nearly two thousand years ago, making it generally regarded as the oldest city in the country, with a Roman heritage explored at the Valkhof museum and the remains of the imperial palace on the Valkhof hill. Much of the medieval centre was destroyed by accidental Allied bombing in 1944 and rebuilt, but the city's long history and riverside setting remain its character.

The Vierdaagse (Four Days Marches) is the world's largest multi-day walking event, held in and around Nijmegen each July, when tens of thousands of walkers complete long daily routes over four days, accompanied by a huge week-long festival (the Vierdaagsefeesten) that fills the city. During this period Nijmegen is extremely busy, so plan accommodation and avoid driving in the centre. Outside the event, the city is a calmer student town.

Use a central garage or a park-and-ride on the edge and walk or cycle in. The compact centre around the market square, the Valkhof hill and the river is largely bike- and pedestrian-oriented, so you won't need the car once parked. Nijmegen is also well connected by train, including across the nearby German border.

Plan your trip costs including parking

No. Nijmegen never brought its environmental zone into force, so no sticker or permit applies.