Arnhem: river port, berths and city centre

Arnhem on the Lower Rhine

Arnhem lies on the Lower Rhine in the Dutch Rhine region and is a destination for river cruises. The municipal berthing areas, Rijnkade and Nieuwe Kade, are on the river’s north bank, on the city side. Rijnkade runs along the southern edge of the city centre; Nieuwe Kade continues farther southeast. The city of Arnhem manages both quays and distinguishes between day-passenger ships and hotel ships. The berth is determined by the confirmed reservation in the municipal port plan. Other Dutch cruise ports include Amsterdam and Rotterdam; Rhine river trips are among the river cruises.

Korenmarkt and the city’s history

The former grain warehouses on Korenmarkt recall the grain trade that ended there in 1914. Today, the square is a central nightlife area in Arnhem, with numerous cafés, restaurants and other food and drink establishments.

Arnhem Centraal and local transport

Arnhem has four railway stations: Centraal, Velperpoort, Presikhaaf and Arnhem-Zuid. Arnhem Centraal is about a five-minute walk from the city centre and also serves as the central bus station for local and regional buses. Intercity services run from there to Amsterdam (Schiphol), The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Ede-Wageningen, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Nijmegen, Zwolle and Cologne (HSL).

Malburgen and the cargo quays

In addition to Rijnkade and Nieuwe Kade, the city manages Malburgen port. This facility is used for loading and unloading goods and extends for more than 1,500 metres. Its width varies from 70 to 200 metres depending on the section. Around 500 metres of it are designated as loading and unloading berths. Along the two passenger quays, Rijnkade and Nieuwe Kade, the water is about 2.80 metres deep at average water levels. At Malburgen port, the depth is about three metres at average water levels; the loading berths can accommodate vessels up to Class Vb.

Church on Luthersesteeg

The Neoclassical church of the Lutheran congregation at the corner of Korenmarkt and Luthersesteeg was built in 1737. A relief of a swan, the symbol of the Lutherans, is displayed above the entrance. In 1898, the congregation built a new church on Spoorwegstraat. The older building was subsequently used as a warehouse until 1951 and later, like many buildings on Korenmarkt, became a venue for dining and entertainment.