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Wageningen is a town along the Rhine river within the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Because of its famous agricultural university, it is more lively than one would expect from a Dutch town with 36,000 inhabitants.

[edit] Get in

• Arriving from Ede-Wageningen train station, take the Bus No. 88 to downtown Wageningen.
• If coming from Arnhem, take Bus No. 86 which also heads to Wageningen.

[edit] Getting around

Cycling is the best mode of the transport and there are several stores downtown which can provide bike rentals.

Bus No.88 also takes you around most of Wageningen but it really doesn't make much sense to ride the bus here.

[edit][add listing] See

• Wageningen Universiteit - Originally an agricultural university, Wageningen Universiteit is a renowned international university famous for its agricultural sciences. It has a large community of international students making it one of the most multicultural universities in the Netherlands. The university arboretum along Generaal Foulkesweg is quite beautiful in the summer.

• Hotel de Wereld - Translates to 'Hotel of the World'. Site of the formal surrender of the Germans to the Allies in the Netherlands on May 5th, 1945. Wageningen is the place to be on 5th of May as celebrations in the Netherlands are centred around Wageningen.

• Windorenmolen "De Vlijt" Located along Churchillweg, a 19th-century wind-powered flour mill. Upper floors of the mill, where the actual milling process can be observed, is open to the public every Saturdays for free. The store downtairs sells a range of both organic and non-organic baking supplies.

• Wijngaard Wageningse Berg - There is a local winery that produces biological wine close to the Wageningse Berg Hotel. Worth a visit as it is one of the few wineries in the Netherlands.

• Casteelse Poort Museum. Located in downtown along Bowlespark Avenue, the Casteelse Poort Museum showcases the history of Wageningen as well as the Wageningen Castle ruins over which the museum was built. The house was formerly the property of a wealthy 19th century family until it was converted to the current museum. Highlight of the museum is the archeological dig on display in the basement of the museum, which uncovers part of the foundation of the old Wageningen castle that had been discovered. Behind the museum is a preserved section of the wall and watch tower foundations of the said castle.

[edit][add listing] Do

• High Veluwe. Wageningen borders the High Veluwe, a large nature reserve in the Netherlands. Very nice for biking and nature walks as well as for spotting the local wildlife.

• Cycle/walk along the dyke. Enjoy the beautiful view of the countryside along the dyke amongst the grazing sheeps and cows of the surrounding farms.

• Rhine River. Take a walk along the Rhine river. Popular among the locals as a place to go fishing and swimming especially during the warmer months.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Main shopping street in Wageningen is the Hoogstraat although selection is limited. Try bigger cities nearby such as Arnhem or Utrecht for shopping needs.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Duniya - Indian/Surinamese restaurant in the centrum.

• Pannekoek House - Traditional Dutch pancake restaurant within the centrum.

• Open Markt - on Wednesday morning (09:00-12:00) and Saturday (09:00-17:00). Offers typical Dutch foods. The freshly made stroopwafels on Wednesdays are fantastic.

[edit][add listing] Drink

There are many cafes located around the church in the centrum with good selection of beers. One you can't miss is De Vlaamsche Reus which has over 120 beers many of which Belgian.

Most student residences (triangular-looking buildings) also have their own bar downstairs.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Mid-range

• Hotel de Wageningse Berg - Atop the Wageningse Berg hill. Very nice vantage point looking out at the Rhine river and plains from the hotel.

• Hotel de Wereld - Historic hotel. On the pricier side.

[edit] Get out

Wageningen is not the place for nightlife although there are some nice bars/pubs to hang around and drink beers! On Saturday and Sunday, the town is quite empty since Dutch students go back to their hometowns to spend their weekend with friends and family. International students hang around the International Club across from the student residence of Haarweg. If you are looking some Dutch nightlife try Arnhem, Utrecht or Rotterdam!

There are also a few coffee shops in town for those who are looking for 'alternative entertainment'.

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