The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
August 2012 Author: Manuela Biesuz, IrcForYou info@ircforyou.info www.ircforyou.info Š Copyright: all rights reserved No part of this guide may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission Disclaimer: The author and publisher cannot accept any liability for any form or loss or damage for omissions or errors during use of the guide. Printed by Duoshop Doorwerth
2
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PREFACE ............................................................................................................................. 5 TIPS TO GET STARTED ...................................................................................................... 6 EMERGENCY SERVICES .................................................................................................. 11 HOSPITALS (ZIEKENHUIZEN) .......................................................................................... 11 POSTAL SERVICES POINTS ............................................................................................ 12 UTILITIES PROVIDERS ..................................................................................................... 12 DRY CLEANERS ................................................................................................................ 12 RELIGIOUS SERVICES ...................................................................................................... 12 CHILD CARE SERVICES ................................................................................................... 13 9.1 Day Care Centres (kinderopvang - dagverblijf ).............................................................. 13 9.2 Pre-schools (peuterspeelzalen) ...................................................................................... 14 9.3 Child minders .................................................................................................................. 14 10 SPECIAL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN ............................................................................... 14 10.1 Art classes ...................................................................................................................... 14 10.2 Dance Classes ................................................................................................................17 10.3 Horse riding .................................................................................................................... 17 10.4 Football ........................................................................................................................... 18 10.5 Judo ................................................................................................................................ 18 10.6 Music .............................................................................................................................. 18 10.7 Swimming ....................................................................................................................... 19 10.8 Basketball ....................................................................................................................... 20 11 ACTIVITIES FOR WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH ...................................................... 22 12 FAMILY DAY-TRIPS ........................................................................................................... 24 12.1 Castles ............................................................................................................................ 24 12.2 Museums ........................................................................................................................ 25 12.3 Parks ............................................................................................................................... 26 12.4 Amusement Parks .......................................................................................................... 27 12.5 Holiday Adventure Parks ................................................................................................ 27 12.6 Theme and Adventure Parks .......................................................................................... 28 12.7 Others ............................................................................................................................. 29 12.8 Towns ............................................................................................................................. 29 12.9 Zoos ................................................................................................................................ 30 13 RESTAURANTS AND CAFES ........................................................................................... 31 13.1 Child Friendly Restaurants.............................................................................................. 31 13.2 Restaurants and café’s ................................................................................................... 33 14 FOOD SHOPPING .............................................................................................................. 37 14.1 Specialty Food Shops ..................................................................................................... 37 15 MARKETS IN ARNHEM AND SURROUNDINGS .............................................................. 39 16 BABIES’, TODDLERS’ AND CHILDREN’S GOODS ......................................................... 40 16.1 Children’s wear ...............................................................................................................40 16.2 Children’s shoes .............................................................................................................40 16.3 Children’s toys ................................................................................................................ 42 17 BOOKSHOPS AND LIBRARIES ........................................................................................ 42 18 WEBSITES .......................................................................................................................... 44 19 CINEMAS ............................................................................................................................ 44 20 ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................. 46
3
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
21 UNIVERSITIES AND COURSES FOR ADULTS ................................................................ 46 22 GYMS, FITNESS CENTRES, CLUBS AND SPAS ............................................................. 48 22.1 Gyms, Fitness Centre ..................................................................................................... 48 22.2 Spas and beauty centres ................................................................................................ 48 23 OTHER INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 50 23.1 Alternative medicine ....................................................................................................... 50 23.2 Therapists: Physio/Massage ........................................................................................... 50 23.3 Hair Dressers .................................................................................................................. 50 23.4 Second-hand shops ........................................................................................................ 52 23.5 Furniture ......................................................................................................................... 52 23.6 Gift shops ........................................................................................................................ 53 23.7 WIFI in Arnhem ...............................................................................................................53 23.8 Special Taxis .................................................................................................................. 53 23.8 Pets ................................................................................................................................. 54 24 LOCAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................................ 54
4
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
1 PREFACE Many years ago when I arrived in Gelderland with two small children I wish I had had a guide like this. If I’d been lucky enough, all those years ago, to have such a little treasure to carry around in my bag, I would have used it until it was dog-eared. “I wish I had had a guide like this” It is a guide to local useful information in Arnhem and the province of Gelderland I’ve put it together in a practical way, so as to cater to your day-to-day needs. I wish you and your family health and happiness in this beautiful area of the Netherlands. My name is Manuela Biesuz and I am your local expat consultant; for more information I can be contacted at: info@ircforyou.info. Join the international coffee morning every Monday (except school holidays) 8.45-10.00 at Het Spiegelhuis, Mooieweg 94, Arnhem. www.ircforyou.info is the Internet portal that brings together information in English for the international community in Gelderland province.
www.ircforyou.info 5
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
2 TIPS TO GET STARTED Maps Buy maps of the town you are designated to live, in any bookstore in town or, if you are a parent of the Arnhem International School (AIS), go to the Kronenburg Shopping Mall at Bruna, situated in front of Albert Heijn Supermarket. Recommended map: Falk Easy City. This map gives you an overall view of town and through its legend; you can have a quick idea of where main services (such as hospitals, post offices, shopping malls, schools, parking, churches and parks) are situated. Books Buy some books for expatriates living in the Netherlands on www.amazon.com Mobiles Buy a rechargeable mobile card at T-Mobile or any cellular phone stores situated in the Kronenburg Shopping Mall or in town. Once you have a bank account then you can switch to a more convenient 1-year or two-year contract at a cheaper rate per minute. Registration Refer to your Municipality (Gemeente) for Registration, Residence Permits, ID cards and BSN number. Bank Account Open a Bank Account. For parents of the Arnhem International School (AIS), there is an ABN AMRO Bank outside the Kronenburg Shopping Mall, as a first approach. The ABN AMRO has published a Welcome Box in English. You may ask your branch office for one. Driving Licence Arrange a driving licence by asking information at your Municipality or see http://www.rijbewijs.nl/english.asp. When driving, it is recommended that you keep to the speed limit indicated or you will receive expensive surprises in your mailbox! Blue Parking Card Purchase a Blue Parking Card at Primera news agent/tobacconist shop or Bruna, stationary shop. This is a onetime purchase which allows for two-hour parking in designated area (usually blue lines). Transportation For Public Transportation, purchase the OV-Chip card. This card is available online, at railway stations, or at agent/tobacconist shops such as Primera. .For planning your trip look at the following link www.9292.nl/en Health For General Practitioners (Huisarts), you must register with a doctor in your postcode area for general medical needs and any health-related problems, including specialist referrals and prescriptions. You may find addresses and contacts in the Telephone Directory, in the Gemeentegids (City Hall Directory). Doctors on duty outside office hours, Arnhem region: Huisartsendienst 0900-1598 (10ct/min). For Dentists (Tandarts) you have to find a practice that has space available. Check on the Telephone Directory or better, on the Gemeente Gids (ask for one at your Town Council) or online. For more general information on dentists see the Expat Survival Guide. Pharmacy/ Chemist (Apotheek). For prescription and non-prescription drugs visit your local pharmacy. You must register with an apotheek in your area for prescription drugs.
6
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Shopping Food (Jumbo Supermarket, Albert Heijn) Electronics (Mediamarkt, Expert, Dixons, Bijenkorf, V&D); Household goods (Hema, Blokker, V&D, Bijenkorf, IKEA); Sports (Perry, Sport2000); Do it Yourself (Gamma, Praxis); Shopping malls( Kronenburg Winkel Centrum and Presikhaaf Winkel Centrum); Clothing( Roermond Designer Outlet www.outlet-malls.eu All the labels you love reduced by 30-70%; also look at www.defunshopgids.nl beautiful and selected shops, city by city, all over the country. The Kronenburg shopping centre (within walking distance from the AIS school) is one of the biggest shopping centres in Arnhem. There are two grocery stores and many of the popular stores you might find throughout The Netherlands. Internet Translation: You can download the web browser Google Chrome and it will automatically translate the internet sites you visit. Radio: A nice internet radio is at www.jango.com Movie/Film Rental: You can rent online at www.moviemax.com Rent a car www.europcar.com/car-netherlands.htm www.greenwheels.com/ Automotive Services Repair Auto Snel service http://www.autosnelservicearnhem.nl or Kwik-Fit http://www.kwik-fit.com/locate-a-centre.asp Emergency Roadside Assistance The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB) is the organization to call in an emergency. You must be member of the organization; otherwise it can be pretty costly. Call: 0800.0888. It is more cost-effective to apply for membership – www.anwb.nl or: Route Mobile for emergency help in Holland at very competitive prices. Call: 0800-0504 (free). Tourist Information of the area Look at the following website in English http://en.vvvarnhemnijmegen.nl/ Social Issues Important things to know about Holland and its tolerance towards social issues are found on: http://www.holland.net/holland-guide/liberal-holland.html Movers Vlotweg Top Movers Well priced and efficient moving services http://www.vlotweg.nl
7
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
8
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Housing search and rentals EHR Arnhem Johan de Wittlaan 2, 6828 WG Arnhem E: arnhem@ehr.nl Tel. +31 (0) 26 711 45 55
Awesome Housing IJsselburcht 3, 6825 BS Arnhem E: rosie@awesome-housing.com www.awesome-housing.com Tel. +31 (0) 6 4389 1037 ‘t Mauritshuis Regio Arnhem Van Wassenaerweg 18, 6862 ZD Oosterbeek E: verhuur@mauritshuis.info Tel. +31 (0) 26 37 06 112 Airports in the Region Eindhoven airport Flight Forum Strijp, Netherlands Tel. 040 2919818 www.eindhovenairport.com/
Niederrhein Airport Weeze Flughafen-Ring 60 47652 Weeze, Germany Tel. 02837 66-5 www.airport-weeze.de/
Dusseldorf International Airport Flughafen Düsseldorf GmbH Flughafenstraße 120 D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany Tel. +49-211421-0 www.duesseldorf-international.de
9
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
10
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
3 EMERGENCY SERVICES Police, Ambulance or Fire Emergencies Dial 112 This is an emergency number only. Hospital Emergencies: Go to the Emergency (Eerste Hulp) of the Hospital nearest to your area or call your family doctor (Huisarts). When he/she is not on call, there is a recorded message on his/her telephone informing you of another number to call. 24 Hours Taxi Services Arnhem 026 321 1111 Huissen 026 325 2627 Bemmel 0481 461 415
Directory Information: Dial 1888
4 HOSPITALS (ZIEKENHUIZEN) Ziekenhuis Rijnstate Wagnerlaan 55 6815 AD Arnhem Tel. 026-378 88 88 Web site: www.alysis.nl Ziekenhuis Velp President Kennedylaan 100 6883 AZ Velp Tel. 026- 368 06 80
UMC St. Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10 6525 GA Nijmegen Tel. 024-3611111 www.umcn.nl Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei Willy Brandtlaan 10 6716 RP Ede (Gld) 0318-434343
11
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
5 POSTAL SERVICES POINTS In the Kronenburg Winkelcentrum (shopping center) in Primera Store or Bruna Stationery shop (Refer to the EXPAT SURVIVAL GUIDE). Also look at its web page www.post.nl .
6 UTILITIES PROVIDERS For telephone and internet connections you may go to UPC Office in Koningstraat. For other utilities providers consult the Expat Survival Guide online.
7 DRY CLEANERS Schoen & Sleutelmakerij Winkelcentrum Kronenburg In front of Bruna Primera Van Lawick van Pabststraat 3 A Arnhem North
Not only dry cleaning but everything you need for your shoes. Bring your dry cleaning here.
8 RELIGIOUS SERVICES Below is a list of some religious services in the area: Reformed Church Zypendaalseweg 51a 6814 CD Arnhem Tel. 026-3355 1755 Protestant Church Rosendaalseweg 507 6824 KL Arnhem Tel.026-442 0987 Muslim Mosque Turkiyem Camii Moskee Maaslaan 7 6826 AC Arnhem Baptist Church Willem van Kleeflaan 6 6824 AS Arnhem Contact : Jan Martin Berghuis voorganger@baptisten-arnhem.nl
Every Sunday at 10 am.
Anglican Church Contact: Mrs. Wardle tel. +31(0) 316 524987
English language services every Sunday at 5.00 pm. Services alternate between Arnhem (2nd Sunday) and Nijmegen (every other Sunday)
Sint Willibrordus Adolf van Nieuwennarlaan 3 6821 AM Arnhem Prof. Regoutstraat 23, Nijmegen
12
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
St. Augustine’s Oudegracht 69, 3511 AD Utrecht Tel. 026- 443 8098
See www.englishmassutrecht.nl for more information. Mass in English at 12.30 pm.
St. Martins Kerk Steenstraat 7 Arnhem
Roman Catholic. Masses at 11.30 a.m. on Sundays only in Dutch.
S.I.C.A. Stichting Islamitisch Centrum Arnhem Zuid Fluitekruidstraat 2 6832 EA Arnhem Russich Orthodoxe Kerk Parochie Moeder Gods Bescherming Amsterdamseweg 96 6814 GG Arnhem Tel. 026-4424922
www.orthodox-arnhem.nl look at the website to check services available.
RC Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Hatertseweg 113 Nijmegen Near St.Annastraat and the St.Radboud Hospital.
Roman Catholic mass in English every Sunday at 5p.m. Fr. Juan van Eijk 024-355 3630, juan.van.eijk@emmausnijmegen.nl Fr. Roland Kerssemakers 024- 684 1466, rjmkerssemakers@parochiedeverrijzenis.nl
Lucaskerk Rijksweg West 52 Elden
A Catholic Church with masses at 18.00 hour on Saturdays and at 10.30am on Sundays. They also have Sunday School for children during the 10.30 am mass on Sunday. Services are in Dutch.
9 CHILD CARE SERVICES 9.1
Day Care Centres (kinderopvang - dagverblijf )
For more information on Day Care Centers look at the EXPAT SURVIVAL GUIDE. Also look at BABIES AND TODDLERS: a guide written in English for expatriate parents and children in The Netherlands. This guide can be ordered and purchased online at www.access-nl.org De Lindeloot Sleggeplantsoen 40a 6835 Arnhem Tel. 026-3231058 Lindeburg Groningensingel 81 Arnhem Tel. 026-3212004 Skar Tel. 026-3705530 www.kinderopvangskar.nl
About 50 locations in Arnhem, Overbetuwe, Lingewaard and Renkum.
13
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
9.2
www.ircforyou.info
Pre-schools (peuterspeelzalen)
Pompeltje Slochterenweg 27 b 6835CE Arnhem Tel. 026-3234697
Next to Dr Aletta Jacob School. Pre-school for children aged 2 ½ to 4 years old.
Kindercentrum Olleke Bolleke Dr. Willem Dreessingel (Rijkerswoerd) 6836 CV Arnhem Tel. 026-3236336
Ten minutes from AIS school. Some teachers speak English. Beautiful spacious room with lots of toys and activities.
Stichting Peuterspeelzalen Arnhem Weerdjesstraat 70 6811 JE Arnhem Tel. 026-3523350
This organisation will provide more information on “Peuterspeelzalen” in the area.
9.3
Child minders
Please check on the AIS school board for baby sitters’ contacts. Need a Nanny Tel. 0235580286 www.needananny.nl
Agency for flexible and individual childcare. For more details look at the website with a Dutch friend.
Regeltante Tel. 035-6424240 www.regeltante.nl
For private babysitters and housekeepers throughout the Netherlands.
10 SPECIAL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Twice a year, Schools provides parents with a booklet – SPORTWIJS - listing some sports clubs in the Arnhem area which offer children the opportunity to try out a sport before joining the club. For general information on sports look at: www.studentensportarnhem.nl (for students), www.jeugdsportarnhem.nl (for 6-12 years old), www.sportbedrijfarnhem.nl (for everyone). The following is a list of activities recommended by parents:
10.1 Art classes Atelier4akker Jacqueline Bakker Vierakkerstraat 8 6851 BE Huissen Tel 026-3255663 or 06-10471107
painting, mosaic classes and birthday parties
Thamgidi Studio Beemd 58 6852 MK Huissen Tel. +31 (0)26-3275474 Mobile: +31 (0)6 213 91 015 www.thamgidi.org
Painting workshops.
14
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
15
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
16
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
10.2 Dance Classes Atelier Velp Lepelaarstraat 4 6883 EM Velp Tel. 026 3830422 www.ateliervelp.nl
Classical ballet.
De Balletschool Sportcentrum Rijkerswoerd De Pas 44, 6836 BK Arnhem, Tel. 024-3733400
www.de-balletschool.nl/For classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, street dance, etc.
Balletstudio Danielle Hazenkampseweg 26 Nijmegen www.balletstudio-danielle.com
For classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, street dance, etc.
Jazz Ballet Swift Sportcentrum Elderveld Breezandpad 13 6843 JM Arnhem www.ahzswift.nl Tel.026-3820348
They offer jazz, modern dance, and street dance for children 4 to 18 years old. The teachers speak English.
On Y Danse Theater-Dansstudio. Cronjestraat 5 6814 AG Arnhem Tel. 026 3514208 www.onydance.nl
Theatre and dance studio for children from 4 years old.
Moving Arts Gorterplaats 1, 6531 HZ Nijmegen Contact: Neeltje van Laarhoven Tel. 06-517444 94
Royal Academy of Ballet certification. Classical, jazz and modern.
10.3 Horse riding Manege ‘ De Veluw’ Veluwstraat 13 6644 AD Ewijk Tel. 0487-522320 www.manegedeveluw.nl Manege Ruimzicht Loostraat 1 6836 AB Arnhem Tel. 026-3231230 www.manegeruimzicht.nl
Good for children from 6 years old.
Ruitersportcentrum Huissen Karstraat 34b 6851 DK Huissen Tel. 026-3250768 http://www.rabosport.nl
Pony riding for children from 6 years. Open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday closed.
17
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
10.4 Football SML De Bakenberg Bakenbergseweg 265b 6816 PC Arnhem Tel. 026-3707670
North of Arnhem. www.smlarnhem.nl
VDZ ‘t Cranevelt 3 6815 DK Arnhem Tel. 026-4425746
Close to Rijnstate Hospital, North Arnhem. www.vdz-arnhem.nl
ESA Sportcentrum Rijkerswoerd De Pas 44 6836 BK Arnhem Tel. 026-3270523
Arnhem south, near the AIS school. www.esa-rijkerswoerd.nl
10.5 Judo Sportchool Kreijtz Sportcentrum Vredenburg Tel. 026-4423642 / 4456162
Classes on Saturday from 9 a.m. available also at other times. Call to enquire.
10.6 Music Ritmiek Muziek Cardanuslaan 21A 6865 HJ Doorwerth Tel. 026-8405551/06-41660492 info@ritmiekmuziek.nl/ www.ritmiekmuziek.nl Tui Clark Music teacher Tel. 06-34277843 E: tui_clark@hotmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/tuiclark/
Kunstbedrijf Weverstraat 16 6811 EL Arnhem Tel. 026 – 3537750 www.kunstbedrijfarnhem.nl/ Django Jazz Kamperfoeliestraat 6 6861 EN Arnhem Tel. 026-3217127 Jeroen Van Dam, Guitar teacher Tel.06-47554875 or E-mail, jvandam140@wanadoo.nl
Professional private music and dance classes. Birthday parties and workshops organized upon request.
Native English speaker Clarinet lessons - all levels Piano & Sax lessons - up to grade 5 Reasonable rates and flexible hours 15 years teaching experience Very familiar with ABRSM exams Free trial lesson Music classes (all instruments) and also dance, drawing and theatre classes.
Guitar classes (modern music).
Private classes in your house. Guitar teacher with a music conservatory degree. Children learn different techniques and musical styles. Contemporary music.
18
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
Gitaarschool Rombouts Marc Rombouts Kersenbongerd, 15 6852 BJ Huissen Tel 026-3212890 06-28239570 marcrombouts@planet.nl De Lindenberg Ridderstraat 23 6511 TM Nijmegen Tel.024-3273911 Open Academie Van Amberstraat 1 6681 AK Bemmel Tel. 0481-465705 www.openacademie.nl Popcentrum Jacobiberg Thomas A. Kempislaan 15 Arnhem
www.ircforyou.info
Guitar classes.
Music classes – all instruments, singing, dance classes and all sorts of art classes for children and adults. www.delindenberg.com/ For music classes but also dance, theatre, painting classes (also for adults).
Pop Music Centre. Music lessons given for all instruments. Tel. 026-4422106
10.7 Swimming Valkenhuizen Beukenlaan 15-32 Arnhem Tel. 026-4428218 www.valkenhuizen.com
North of Arnhem. Leisure and competition pool, 4 squash courts, badminton, modern gym.
Openluchtzwembad Klarenbeek (open-air swimming pool) Hommelseweg 536 6821 LZ Arnhem Tel. 026-4460370 www.zwembadklarenbeek.nl
Heated water, slide, swimming pools for all ages and playgrounds in a spacious area shaded by trees. Open from May to September from Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 7 pm. Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 6.00 pm.
De Grote Koppel Olympus 29 Tel. 026 3210254 www.degrotekoppel.nl
Leisure, competition and toddler’s pool. Kingsize slide, wave machine and much more.
De Helster Sportcentrum Schubertstraat 1 6661 AW Elst Tel. 0481-372554 www.dehelster.nl
Covered swimming pool with a big slide and small pool for younger children. Swimming classes but be aware of long waiting list (1 or 2 years).
Jottem Zwembad 6851 LT Huissen Contact: Beno on Monday mornings Tel. 026-3250770 info@zwembad-jottem.nl
Small swimming pool. Swimming classes.
19
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Kornelis Kuijt Tel. 06-20541399 info@zwemles.nu c/o Hotel De Bilderberg Utrechtseweg 261 Oosterbeek
Private swimming classes for children from 3 ½ years old. Diploma guaranteed in one year.
Aquarijn Hogenkampseweg 43, 6871 JK Renkum Tel. 0317 - 312427 E:contact@aquarijn.esg.nl
www.optisport.nl/aquarijn/ look at the website for more information.
Zwem- en Recreatiecentrum Aqua Indoor Sportpark Peppelensteeg Peppelensteeg 17 6715 CV Ede Tel. 0318- 479735 Fax 0318- 618641 E:info@zwembadede.nl
Fun indoor pool and recreation centre. Perfect for birthdays too.
Zwembad de Bongerd Bornsesteeg 4 6708 PE Wageningen Tel.0317-466670 www.zwembaddebongerd.nl Golfbad Oss Euterpelaan 1 5344 CA Oss www.golfbad.nl
Covered swimming pool area for everyone. Waves, slides for all levels and a lot of fun. Go early as it becomes crowded especially on holidays and week ends.
GochNess Gocher Badergesellschast Kranenburgerstrasse 20 47574 Goch/Kessel tel. 00 48 2827992000 www.gochness.de
Indoor swimming complex in Germany, for all the family. Slides, sauna and a restaurant.
De Vrije Slag Zwembad de "Vrije Slag" Langschoterweg 7 6721 MR BENNEKOM Tel. 0318 -415955 www.zwembadbennekom.nl
Open air swimming pool. Open from May until September: Monday-Friday from 7.00 am to 7.30 pm. Saturday-Sundays from 10.30 to 5.00 pm. Holidays: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm.
10.8 Basketball Arnhemia Eagles Sporthal De Laar Brabantweg 115 6844 GA Arnhem www.arnhemiaeagles.nl
Very close to AIS school and children like it a lot.
20
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
21
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
11 ACTIVITIES FOR WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH Ballorig Arnhem Hazenkamp 36 6836 BA Arnhem Tel : 026-3790515 www.ballorig.nl/arnhem
New, fun, indoor playground in Arnhem South. Open from 10.00 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Entry free of charge for adults.
Chimpie Champ Stationsstraat 21C 6678 AA Oosterhout Tel. 0481-481234 www.chimpiechamp.nl
Not far from Arnhem South. Indoor jungle playground for children from 1 to 12 years old. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open-air playground De Leuke Linden Hommelseweg, Klarendal Arnhem
Fenced outdoor playground with swings, slides and a wooden castle.
Jungle Town Nieuweweg 201 6603 BM Wijchen Tel. 024-6456445 E:info@jungletown.nl www.jungletown.nl
Close to Nijmegen. Clean, pleasant, indoor playground for small and older children. Open on Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Intratuin close to Presikaaf and in Duiven www.intratuin.nl
Garden centres with plenty of space to walk and admire the plants and flowers of Holland. Small section with pets for sale and usually a restaurant.
Kartbaan Duiven Nieuwgraaf 5 6921 RJ Duiven Tel.026-3115997 info@kartbaanduiven.nl
Good idea for a birthday party www.kartbaanduiven.nl/home
Bowling and Partycentrum de Schelmse Brug Schelmseweg 52, 6816 SH Arnhem Tel. 026-3529550
They also organize birthday parties. www.bowlingcentrum.nl
Burgers’ Zoo Schelmseweg 85, Arnhem Tel. 026 442 45 34 or 026 445 0373 www.burgerszoo.nl/
18 hectares and more than 3,000 animals. Open throughout the year with indoor areas like the tropical and the desert zones. A place worth many visits.
Openlucht Museum Schelmseweg 89, Arnhem Tel. 026-3576111 www.openluchtmuseum.nl
Learn more about Dutch history with our children. Ice skating in the winter. Check their web page for appropriate schedule. Many more activities from springtime until autumn.
Skicentrum de Wijchense Berg Dewichenseberg Heumenseweg 180 6603 KT Alverna , close to Nijmegen Tel. 024-6411341 www.wychenseberg.nl
Ski slope. Classes for children accompanied by a parent.
22
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Icebaan (Ice Skating) Triavium Van Rosenburgweg 2 Nijmegen Tel. 024. 344 5558 info@triavium.nl
Huge skating rinks.
Tivoli Amusement Park Oude Kleefsebaan 116 6571 BK Berg en Dal Tel. 024-6844444 Fax 024-6842189 E-mail info@parktivoli.nl www.parktivoli.nl
Open from March 27th to October 30th Week days from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Weekend and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Very small amusement park – bumper cars, roller coaster, carts and indoor playground.
Kaas en Zuivelboerderij “De Diervoort” Theo en Ine Hopman Staddijk 6603 LM Wijchen Tel. 024-3442417
Tuesday - Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A beautiful family-run farm where you can buy fresh Dutch cheese and meat. Children can see and touch farm animals in the outdoor playground.
Kaas en kampeerboerderij Hoekelum VOF Edeseweg 122 6721 KE Bennekom Tel. 0318-632312 E-mail Boerderij@hoekelum.nl www.hoekelum.nl
Here children can learn how to make cheese. Please check the website for details.
Flora and Fauna small interactive Museum on Bemmel Dike ( Dijkmagazijn Bemmel) Waaldijk 4 Bemmel Tel. 0481-434857 or 461712
Open from January to March on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. From April to September on Wednesdays to Saturdays from 1 to 5p.m. From October to November on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kinderboerderij “De Korenmaat” Erasmussingel (coming from Groningensingel turn right on Erasmussingel, after the little bridge turn left), Arnhem.
Animals and playground.
Kinderboerderij Presikhaaf Inside the park opposite the Albert Hejin in the Presikhaaf Winkel Centrum Arnhem
Animals and playground. Eggs for sale.
Kinderboerderij De Laar Oost, close to Woonboulevard and Ohra Building Randweg (in front of C1000) Arnhem South
Animals and playground.
Slijk Ewijk Lake and park Valburgsestraat 45, 6677 PC Slijk-Ewijk Tel. 0481-481802 or 0344-681644 http://www.uitrwaarde.nl
Children love to play on the shore of the lake with the sand. Bring a picnic.
23
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Natuur Centrum Veluwe Groot Ginkelseweg 2a, Ede Gld Postbus 321, 6710 BH Ede Gld Tel. 0318-610439 www.natuurcentrumveluwe.nl
Small museum with information about animals and plants found in this type of landscape. Beautiful walks. Also guided walks. Please check the website for more detailed information.
Lake Rijkerswoerdse Plassen Rijkerswoerdsestraat 1, Arnhem
Situated in Arnhem South, this lake is a very pleasant recreational area with a beach, a snack area and a cosy restaurant with a terrace overlooking the lake.
Kijk & Luistermuseum Kerkstraat 1 6721 VA Bennekom Tel. 0318-414629 www.kijkenluistermuseum.nl
Similar to the Open Air Museum in Arnhem but much smaller. Situated in the centre of Bennekom. Buy delicious pastry and cakes at the famous pastry shop “Mekking” in town.
12 FAMILY DAY-TRIPS For more information on tourism in the area look at http://en.vvvarnhemnijmegen.nl/ and www.holland.com
12.1 Castles For more information: www.mooigelderland.nl Kasteel De Haar Kasteellaan 1 Haarzuilens Tel. 030-6778515
One of the most visited castles in the Netherlands. Call for visits and guided tours.
Kasteel Ammersoyen Kasteellaan 1 Ammerzoden Tel. 073-5949582
Open from April to October.
Huis Zypendaal Zypendaalseweg 44 Arnhem Tel. 026-3552555
Built in 1762. Situated in the Zijpendaal Park opposite Sonsbeek Park. Open from April until October on Wednesdays and on Sunday afternoons with guided tours every hour.
Kasteel Rosendaal and Park Rosendael 1 Rozendaal Tel. 026-3644645
Well worth a visit. The castle was once the home of the Dukes of Gelre. Bistro within the park.
Kasteel Cannenburch M. van Rossumplein 4 Vaassen Tel. 0578-571292
Café-restaurant ’t Koetshuis: 0578-571501
Kasteel Middachten Country estate Middachten 3 De Steeg Tel. 026 4954998
One of the few castles still intact. Its furniture is authentic. It is recommended to go for the Christmas decorations and market.
24
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
Kasteel Doornenburg Kerkstraat 27, 6686 Doornenburg Tel. 0481-421456
www.ircforyou.info
Beautiful castle open from April to October, usually on Sunday afternoons. Behind the castle, outside the walls, there is a fenced open, kid’s playground.
12.2 Museums For free admission to over 400 museums in the Netherlands, check www.museumkaart.nl N.B. It is common to bring your own food to museum and parks. Nederlands Watermuseum Zijpendaalseweg, 26-28 Arnhem Tel. 026 -4452548 E: info@watermuseum.nl www.watermuseum.nl
Great rainy day activity. Many interactive activities including a small lab and slide show. Also various activities during holidays and in summer.
Museum Het Valkhof Kelfkensbos 59 6511TB Nijmegen Tel. 024-3608805 www.museumhetvalkhof.nl
Very interesting exhibition of the Roman history in the area.
Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum (Train Museum) Maliebaanstation 1 3581 XW Utrecht Tel. 030-2306206 www.spoorwemuseum.nl
Housed inside an old train station with over 60 locomotives available to walk through. Children can ride over the grounds on a miniature railway. Small playground and restaurant at the back of the museum. Thousands of toy trains on display along with the history of the Dutch railway system.
Museum Park Orientalis Profetenlaan 2 6564 BL Heilig Landstichting Tel.0031 (0)24-3823110 www.museumparkorientalis.nl
A 101-year-old monumental park with significant natural, cultural, historical and social value. Its villages and statues have been declared a national heritage site. Christianity, Judaism and Islam will take centre stage in this piece of Gelderland’s heritage.
Africa Museum Postweg 6 6571 CS Berg en Dal (close to Nijmegen) Infoline: 024-684 20 44 Tel. 024-6841211 www.afrikamuseum.nl
Outdoor museum with reproductions of the houses from different parts of Africa. Musical entertainment in summer months. Great fun for children. Indoor Museum of African artefacts and temporary exhibits.
Zuiderzeemuseum Enkhuizen Wierdijk 12-22 1600 AA Enkhuizen www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl
Features old Dutch life before the construction of the Barrier Dike (Afsluitdijk). Lots of fun. Kids can dress up in authentic Dutch clothes. North Holland.
Museum voor Moderne Kunsten Utrechtseweg 87 Arnhem Tel. 026-3512431
Museum of Modern Arts with a little restaurant that has a magnificent view overlooking the Rhine River.
25
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Historisch Museum Bovenbeekstraat 21 Arnhem Centrum Tel. 026-4426900
Visual arts, industry and archeology in a historical building.
Airborne Museum Hartenstein Utrechtseweg 232, Oosterbeek Tel. 026-3337710
The building in which the museum is situated used to be the HQ of the British troops during “Operation Market Garden” in WWII. Very touching and a must see.
12.3 Parks Sonsbeek Park Zijpendaalseweg, Arnhem
Beautiful walks around the lake and in the forest.
Zijpendaal Park On the side of Sonsbeek Park, Arnhem
A beautiful and less crowded park than Sonsbeek on weekends. It hosts the Huis Zijpendaal: worth a visit.
Natuurpad Elderveld, Elderveld
A great park in the middle of nature, with beautiful trees and flowers.
Mariendaal Park Utrechtseweg ( going towards Oosterbeek), Arnhem
A beautiful park for a walk in the woods and a picnic.
Angerenstein Park Velperweg Arnhem
Another great park for the children to run and play.
Maisdoolhof (labyrinth) Fam. Hopman Westerkanaaldijk 7, Malden Tel. 06 53772478 www.maisdoolhof.nl
Please check its web for information.
National Park De Hoge Veluwe and the Kroller-Muller Museum Tel. 055-3788116 or 0318-591241 www.hogeveluwe.nl and www.kmm.nl
Follow the signs to the park from A50 or A 12. Amazing landscapes and scenery in the park combined with an incredible collection of van Gogh paintings in the Kroller-Muller Museum. It must be seen. Spring and summer are the best times to visit the park and ride the free white bicycles.
The Garden of Appeltern Walstraat 2a, 6629 AD Appeltern Tel. 0487-541732 www.appeltern.nl
Incredible gardens with all species of plants and flowers. The largest plant collection in Holland. The Gardens are situated close to Nijmegen, Tiel and Oss. Open daily 10 am to 6 pm included Sundays and holidays from March 1st to December 1st .
Zevenaar Recreation Park “The Panoven” Panovenweg, 18 Tel. 0316-523520 E: panoven@geldersepoort.nl www.panoven.com
Recreation park.
26
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
Archeological park – Regional museum Xanten Trajanstrasse 4 Xanten, Germany Tel.0049-2801/712-0 apx@lvr.de www.apx.de
www.ircforyou.info
Xanten is a small but fascinating Roman town in Germany, very close to Kleve. It is worth going on a sunny day to walk in the small center and to take a boat ride on its beautiful lake. For more information : www.xanten.de
12.4 Amusement Parks De Spelerij De Uitvinderij Veldweg 5 6952 gx Dieren Tel. 0313-413118 info@spelerij.nl www.spelerij.nl
For older kids (7 years old and above).
Kinder Paradijs Malkenschoten Dubbelbeek 4 7333 NJ Apeldoorn www.kinderparadijsmalkenschoten.nl
A family park.
De Leemkuil Speeltuin Luciaweg 2 6523 NK Nijmegen Tel. 024-360 51 98 http://www.deleemkuil.nl/
For a small fee, you can spend time in this spacious play park surrounded by trees, interesting climbing frames, rope bridges, swings and even a small train which will take your children for a ride around the whole park. In summer, there is a large paddling pool for younger kids to splash in.
Kidz City Vlampijpstraat 79 3534 Utrecht Tel. 030-2420042 www.kidzcity.nl
Big indoor amusement park and playground for small children.
12.5 Holiday Adventure Parks Centerparc’s : www.centerparcs.nl Landal Green Parks: www.landal.nl Eurocamp: www.eurocamp.com
Holiday parks with lots of activities for children.
Het Heijderbos Parc www.centerparcs.nl
Centerparc situated on the Dutch/German border. Close and easy to find. Massive swimming pool, slides and waves.
Wunderland Kalkar Griether Strasse 110-120 Kalkar, Germany Tel. +49-282-49100 www.wunderlandkalkar.eu
Amusement park in Germany with lots of attractions (approximately 1 hour drive from Arnhem).
27
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
12.6 Theme and Adventure Parks De Efteling Europalaan 1 Kaatsheuvel Tel. 041- 6273535
Masterwork of Dutch artist Anton Pieck. Beautiful theme park for the whole family. It has an enchanted forest, haunted castle, magical boat rides and huge roller coasters. Very popular.
Archeon Archeonlaan 1 Alphen aan den Rijn Tel. 0172-447744 www.archeon.nl
A historical Theme park where children can experience reconstructions of daily life in Prehistoric, Roman times and the Middle Ages. Open from April to October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Attractiepark Duinrell Duinrell 1 Wassenaar Tel. 070-5155258 www.duinrell.nl
Many incredible water attractions including the biggest covered water-slide in Europe. An incredible adventure for the whole family. Open all summer but check their website for more details.
Avonturenpark Hellendoorn Luttenbergerweg22 7447 PB Hellendoorn Infolijn: 0548-655 555 http://www.avonturenpark-hellendoorn.nl/
Approx.1 hour from Arnhem but well worth a day visit. Theme park rides, a large play area and an area of 'dancing water' for young children. There are picnic areas and a number of cafes throughout the park.
Toverland Helenaveenseweg Sevenum http://www.toverland.nl/
Between Eindhoven and Venlo, approx. 1 hour from Arnhem, this theme park is open all year with its play park and mini-assault course for older children. There is the added advantage of many indoor activities in case of inclement weather.
Dippie Doe Familiepark Dippie Doe Familiepark Ekkersweijer 4, 5681 RZ Best. http://www.dippiedoe.nl
A good place for younger children as it is small with a few gentle rides, a play park, a trampoline and crazy golf. Located just outside Eindhoven and situated on a lake with its own beach and water slide. Great summer activity.
Irrland Am Scheidweg 1 Kevelaer - Twisteden NRW Germany 47624 +49 172 2646726 or +49 2832 976956
www.irrland.de/ A very big attraction park with a lot of water activities situated in Kevelear, Germany.
Walibi World Biddinghuizen Flevoland www.walibiworld.nl
Please check its web for information.
Legoland www.legoland.com
Check the web for Legoland in Germany and Denmark.
28
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
12.7 Others Keukenhof Stationsweg 166 2160 AB Lisse (close to Amsterdam) Tel. 0252-465555 info@keukenhof.nl www.keukenhof.com
Very crowded but worth a trip. Fill your life in Holland with tulips and colours at spring time.
NEMO Science center Oosterdok 2 Amsterdam 0900-9191200 Reservations (Euro 0.35 per min) www.e-NEMO.nl
Open daily from 10am to 5pm; closed on Mondays except during holidays. Ages 4-12 years. Fascinating voyage through the world of knowledge and technology.
Madurodam George Maduroplein 1 2584 RZ Den Haag Tel. 070-4162400 www.madurodam.nl
Holland in miniature. Your children will be delighted. It is an easy ride on the train from Arnhem to The Hague CS. At the exit of the station get tram no. 9.
Space Expo Keplerlaan 3 2201 AZ Noordwijk Tel.+ 31 71 3646 446 www.space-expo.nl
Space Expo is Europe’s first permanent space exhibition. Space Expo is also the visitors’ centre for ESA in the Netherlands, the European Space Agency's largest technical establishment.
12.8 Towns There are beautiful little towns not far from Arnhem, and worth visiting even with children. Berg en Dal: an elegant hilly town with a beautiful forest surrounding it, close to Nijmegen. Blokzijl: small typical harbour town to visit on the way to other attractions in the Overijssel province. Bronkhorst: the Netherlands’ smallest village, with 160 inhabitants and a town charter dating from 1482. Dusseldorf, Germany: an elegant, expensive but great town to spend a sunny Saturday. Elst: a pretty and small town on the A 325 (direction Nijmegen) with a good restaurant/pancake house for children: Hartelust in Dorpsstraat 48 6661 EL Elst gld, Tel 0481 452789 www.hartelust.com Giethoorn: the “Venice” of Holland. Children will love the ride on the boats, located in Overijssel Province. Goch, Germany: small German shopping town with pedestrian centre. Harderwijk: coastal town to roam around with the family on a sunny day. It houses the Dolphinarium. Huissen: a small town close to the AIS school with pleasant centre and shops. In summer: great to sit in the Markt square and sip a drink or to get an Italian ice-cream at “La Differenza”. Hoog Elten: nice on a Sunday morning for coffee. Overlooking the Rhine Valley.
29
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Kinderdijk: between Rotterdam and Dordrecht on the river Noord. Famous for its windmills. Kleve: a German town over the border with the Netherlands. Good for shopping. (www.kleve.de) a great supermarket is www.Kaufland.de and also www.edeka.de Nijmegen: a university town, full of vitality especially on Saturdays. Monday market on its main square in front of the Museum Het Valkhof. Xanten, Germany: an old Roman little town close to Kleve with a very visual Roman Museum and very interesting archaeological park with plenty of activities in summer. Ootmarsum: one of the prettiest villages in The Netherlands located in Overijssel province. Orvelte: a tiny 19th century traditional village. Interesting to visit and wander about (www.orvelte.nl ). Wageningen: visit the Saturday market but also take a walk in the town centre (handy little restaurants and cafes. In summer a visit to the Blauwe Kamer (a reserve with beautiful walks on the river among birds and antelopes) is recommended. Zutphen: this Hanseatic town is one of Holland’s first historical towns. Zwolle: the capital of Overijssel province, this is a charming town dating back to the 13th century. Volendam: an old, world famous fishing village on the Ijsseleer attracting a huge number of tourists. Local men and women wear traditional costume. Zaanse Schans: the tourist heart of the Zaan region, this town is a living museum with windmills, timber houses and the first Albert Heijn shop dating from 1887.
12.9 Zoos Burgers’ Zoo Schelmseweg 85, Arnhem Tel. 026-44245 34 or 026-4450373 www.burgerszoo.nl
18 hectares and more than 3,000 animals. Open throughout the year with indoor areas like the tropical and the desert zones. A place worth many visits.
Ouwehands Zoo (Dierenpark) Rhenen Direction from AIS school: take A325 direction Nijmegen, take A 15 direction Tiel, take exit no. 35 to N233 direction Rhenen-Kesteren and look for the sign indicating Ouwehands Dierenpark. www.ouwehand.nl/
Amazing indoor playground with eating facilities. Good to organize birthday parties.
Apenheul, Apeldoorn Zoo J.C. Wilslaan, 21-31 Apeldoorn Tel. 055-3575757 www.apenheul.nl
Monkeys in the open and lots of fun for kids and adults alike.
Dolfinarium Harderwijk Havendam 58 Hardewijk Tel. 034-1426666 www.dolfinarium.nl
Europe’s largest marine park. Many animal shows with set times throughout the day. Large playground with a huge mat slide that will keep your kids happy for hours. Beach area with another wooden play structure.
30
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
13 RESTAURANTS AND CAFES 13.1 Child Friendly Restaurants Keep this handy: New York Pizza: tel. 026-3211211
Pizzeria La Bella http://www.pizzalabella.nl/
Original Italian Pizza from the Pizza Bus (www.pizzabus.nl ) on Wednesdays at Rijkerswoerd shopping centre (winkelcentrum) from 15.00 to 19.30 and on Thursday and Sunday at De Laar Oost in Oostburgwal from 15.00 to 19.30.
Ice creams:
La Differenza, Langestraat 38, 6851 AA Hussein tel. 06-29402599
Gelateria Giletti, Willemsplein 34, 6811 KC Arnhem Tel. 026-4460309 Ijssalon, Steenstraat 15, 6828CA Arnhem Mario’s Westervoort, Dorpstraat 79a 6931 BE Westervoort Tel.026- 311 60 10
IKEA Duiven Biograaf 2 6921 EV Duiven, www.ikea.nl
Good restaurant with activities for kids. Furniture and household goods also.
Pannenkoekboerderij De Steenen Camer Hannesstraatje 2 6843 NV Arnhem Tel. 026-3815237 www.desnippenhof.nl
Situated in Arnhem South, on the Driel Dijk, opened only from spring until summer.
’t Pannekoekhuis Schaarsbergen Kemperbergergerweg 673 6816 RV Arnhem Tel. 026-4431434 www.pannenkoekhuis.nl
Children playground, colouring activities.
Pannenkoekenhuis Den Strooper Koningsweg 18 6816 TC Arnhem Tel. 026-3516987 www.denstrooper.nl Wok Paradijs Velperplein 23 Arnhem Tel. 026-3703012
Open from 12 pm to 10.30 pm. Also take away.
De Panorama-hoeve Panoramaweg 23 6721 MK Bennekom Tel. 0318-41 43 96
Pancake house with open air kids’ playground. Closed on Mondays. Call for opening times. www.panorama-hoeve.nl
Sonsbeek Paviljoen At the entrance of the Park Zypendaalseweg, 30 6814 CL Arnhem Tel. 026-4422132
Original Cantonese food in a peaceful and spacious atmosphere. Parking available inside the Park. Buffet “Wok” daily from 4.30 to 10 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Good for children too.
31
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Chinese Muur Schelmseweg 50, 6816 SH, Arnhem Tel. 026-4423185
Very good Chinese Restaurant.
Orient Plaza Kerkenbos 1017 6546 BB Nijmegen Tel. 024-3771066 www.orientplaza.com
Big restaurant complex featuring Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese and Thai cuisines. Ample car parking. Also offers drive-through take-away.
La Stalla Rijksweg 114 6581 ES Malden Tel. 024-3582688
Italian restaurant. Kids play area with babysitter.
Bagels & Beans Koningstraat 69 6811 DJ Arnhem Tel. 026-3701445
Great bagels of all kinds.
Brasserie de Palatijn Sonsbeek Park Close to the Witte Villa Arnhem
Restful lunch spot in the middle of the Sonsbeek Park in Arnhem. Good for sandwiches and green area for children.
Witte Villa Park Sonsbeek Tellegenlaan 3 6814 BT Arnhem Tel. 026-4465200
The White Villa was constructed in 1744 and boasts a restaurant and a brasserie.
Ristorante da Claudio Markt 4 6851 AG Huissen Tel. 026-3258879
Pizza and pasta also for children (ask for kindermenu). Children can play outdoors in the spacious square.
Dining56 Restaruant & Kookstudio Rijnkade 56 6811 HB Arnhem Tel. 026-4428282
Surprise menu. Super terrace and organizes cooking workshops www.dining56.nl
Hotel and Restaurant Groot Warnsborn Bakenbergseweg 277 6816 VP Arnhem Tel. 026-4455751 www.grootwarnsborn.nl
Sip your tea or coffee in the garden terrace of this exclusive and relaxing hotel, surrounded by 700 hectares of forest. The restaurant serves French Cuisine.
Restaurant Prins Heerlijk Schietbergseweg 28 6991 JD Rheden Tel. 026-4465593 www.restaurantprinsheerlijk.nl
The restaurant comes highly recommended for families with children. It has an open terrace and a big playground. Located in the Veluwe.
32
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Greek Restaurant Nieuwe Plein 36 6811KR Arnhem Centrum (opposite the Arnhem Train Station)
Good Mediterranean food, reasonably priced. Friendly people and nice to kids. The grill plate is great.
Klokhuys Bistro Kinkelenburglaan 4 Bemmel Tel. 0481-465167
Friendly with good Dutch food in beautiful surroundings. Close to a park with a small lake and an animal farm (antelopes, sheep, roosters, etc.)
Ask The Chef Willemsplein 32 6811 KC Arnhem Tel.088-2773295 www.askdechef.nl
Good and modern sushi restaurant
Chinese Tim Sum Oriental City, Amsterdam www.oriental-city.nl
Rated one of the best in Holland. Prepare to be in a cue for at least 30-45 minutes as reservations are not accepted. Be there around 11.30 am or after 3.00 pm, if you want to avoid the crowd.
13.2 Restaurants and café’s For more information on restaurants look at www.diningcity.com/en/gelderland Josephine Coffee Bakkerstraat 23 6811 EH Arnhem Tel. 026-3705110 www.josephinecoffee.com
A modern, colourful and friendly coffee for special breakfast, lunch or high-tea.
Café Dudok Koningstraat 40 6811 DH Arnhem Tel. 026-3511872
Spacious art café
Kaldi Koffie en Thee Wervestraat, 13B 6811 EL, Arnhem Tel. 026-4436208
An elegant, modern café. Enjoy a great cappuccino or coffee and listen to good music. You can also buy some delicacies.
Babo Café Bovenbeekstraat 28 6811 CV Arnhem, Tel. 026-4434604
Cozy, small with friendly atmosphere. Go there for the best cappuccino in town. Good food too.
Big Fish Cafe’ Vicariestraat 15 6851 AW Huissen Tel. 026-3259996 www.bigfishcafe.nl
Very pleasant environment, good food and kind personnel.
La Creperie Klarestraat 15 Arnhem Centrum Tel. 026-4455419
(From Koningstraat, 1st left) French Crepes, special salads, soups and great wine.
33
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Salathai Thais Specialiteiten Rijnkade 65, 6811 HC Arnhem Tel. 026-4460848 http://www.salathai.nl
Delicious Thai food and pleasant environment and service.
Trattoria Artusi c/o Hotel De Bilderberg Utrechtseweg 261 Oosterbeek Tel. 026-3396333 http://www.artusi.nl
Italian cooking and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended. Open for dinner from 6.00 pm and for lunch from 12.00 to 2.00 pm.
Ristorante La Rusticana Bakkerstraat 58 6811EJ Arnhem Tel.026-3515607 http://www.rusticana.nl
Expensive but good quality Italian food. Owned by an Italian family.
Billy’s eerlijke keuken Eiland 3, 6811 DC, Arnhem, Tel. 026-4425862 www.billys.nu
Placed in the heart of Arnhem behind the Bijenkorf. A special little corner with good quality Mediterranean fresh food and a specialty shop.
Kohinoor of India Oude Oeverstraat 7 6811 JX Arnhem Tel. 026- 351 4513 info@kohinoorofindia.nl www.kohinoorofindia.nl
Indian cuisine
Indiaas Restaurant Mantra Janslangstraat 15 6811 GG Arnhem Tel. 026-4424638 www.restaurantmantra.com
A small and cozy restaurant where you can taste authentic and delicious dishes from different regions of India including many vegetarian dishes.
Ark van Noach Rijnstraat 81, 6811 E2 Arnhem Tel. 026-3515582 www.arkvannoah.nl
Turkish cuisine
De Watermolen H. Avelinghstraat 154 6881 Velp Tel. 026-3619002 http://www.de-watermolen.nl
Traditional, hospitable and good food in the 600-years old water mill.
Brasserie De Boerderij Sonsbeekpark Parkweg 2 6815 DJ Arnhem Tel. 026-4424396 www.brasseriedeboerderij.nl
Expensive but good food. Elegant and pleasant atmosphere. Open Monday to Friday from 11 am; Saturday and Sunday open from 5pm.
34
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
35
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
36
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
14 FOOD SHOPPING General hours observed by the majority of shops and stores: Mondays: closed until 1 pm except for supermarkets which are open from 8.30 a.m. Tuesdays – Fridays: usually from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Koopavond (late night shopping) and Koopzondag (Sunday shopping) are held usually once a month in each town. In Arnhem, Koopavond is on Thursdays and Koopzondag is usually on the first Sunday of the month. Kronenburg Winkelcentrum Arnhem South www.winkelcentrumkronenburg.nl
Shopping mall close to the AIS Food shopping: Albert Heijn and Aldi. Various bakeries, butchery, a fish monger, and a health food store (Natuurwinkel) with wheatfree foods and other special dietary needs.
Presikhaaf Winkelcentrum www.presikhaaf.nl
As above but not as close to the AIS school. It has a big long hall with all types of shops. Spacious for children to run freely when it rains. Very crowded on weekends.
Jumbo Supermarket Dr. C. Lelyweg 9-13 Arnhem Tel. 026-3840360 www.delely.nl
A big supermarket within a mall with other facilities and other shops (i.e. Lidl, Kruidvat, etc.).
14.1 Specialty Food Shops Hartley’s Hemelrijk, 2-3 6811 ER Arnhem Tel. 026-3519135 www.hartleysarnhem.nl
British food and gifts.
La Pentola Steenstraat 66B 6828CN Arnhem Tel. 026-3513460 or 06-15945400 info@italiaansgenieten.com
Specialties from Italy. Home catering services.
Orient Markt Winkelcentrum Drieslag Arnhem
Close to Grote Koppel swimming pool. Asian food.
Oriental Superstore On Johan de Wittlaan/ Voetiuslaan 53 6828 XC Arnhem (on the left towards Velp). http://goo.gl/F9H34
Big grocery with oriental and American food.
Dynamiek Natuurvoeding Turfstraat 5, Arnhem Tel. 026-4454344
Natural and biological store.
37
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
The Natural Health Company Weverstraat 8, Arnhem Tel. 026-4430052
Health and sport supplements. Gluten free food.
Thomas Green Frederik Hendriklaan 71 Den Haag E: hague@thomasgreen.nl
British food.
De Bakker van het Grofje Broodbakkerij Ruiterstraat, 37 Arnhem Tel. 026-4422972
Bakery since 1904.
Hilvers Bakker www.hilvers.nl
Bakery since 1767. Different stores in Arnhem. Check their website.
Fam. Hopman Westerkanaaldijk,7 6581 KC Malden Tel. 024-3441930 www.hopmanvlees.nl
Fresh meat and cheese.
38
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
15 MARKETS IN ARNHEM AND SURROUNDINGS1 Look also at the website www.hollandsemarkten.nl TUESDAYS Jansplaats, Arnhem – from 8 am to 3pm Elderhof (Elderveld) Shopping Centre - from 8 am to 1 pm Presikaaf Shopping Centre - from 8.30 am to 1 pm Renkum Market- Europalaan - from 8.30am to 12.30 pm Velp Market (Car Park Den Heuvel) Kennedyland from 8.30 am to 12am WEDNESDAYS Werenvlietplein (Malburgen-Oost) Close to AIS school - from 8.30 am to 1 pm Dieren Market (near Callunaplein) - from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Wageningen Market - from 9 am to 2 pm THURSDAYS Oosterbeek Market - Raadhuisplein - from 8.30am to 12.30pm Elst City Centre (also fresh fish) - from 9 am to 12pm Bemmel, City Centre - from 1.30 p.m. to 6pm FRIDAYS Kerkplein, Arnhem - from 8 am to 1 pm Zevenaar Market - City Center - from 1.30 pm to 8 pm Huissen, City Centre - from 1.30 p.m.to 6pm SATURDAYS Geitenkamp - from 8 am to 4pm Kerkplein, Arnhem - from 8 am to 1 pm Rheden Market - Dorpsstraat - from 9 am to 2 pm Wageningen Market - from 9am to 2pm Cuijk Flea Market – south of Nijmegen – huge covered market. Small entrance fee.
1
Source: “Tips and Trips” VVV guide
39
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
16 BABIES’, TODDLERS’ AND CHILDREN’S GOODS 16.1 Children’s wear Bijenkorf Ketelstraat 45 6811 CZ Arnhem
Department store with buffet restaurant inside www.debijenkorf.nl/arnhem/
V & D (Vroom & Dreesmann) Johnny van Doornplein 14 6811 BJ Arnhem
Department store with restaurant www.vd.nl
Hema Kronenburg Shopping Mall or Arnhem
With café’ and pies inside. www.hema.nl/
Zeeman Kronenburg Shopping Mall or Arnhem
For cotton shirts. www.zeeman.com/
C&A Kronenburg Shopping Mall
For children, ladies and gentlemen clothing. www.c-and-a.com/
Confetti Feestartikelen Bovenbeekstraat, 16 Arnhem Tel. 026-442226 E-mail confettifeestartikelen@planet.nl
Clothes and make-up for fun parties such as Halloween and Carnival.
16.2 Children’s shoes Once you go shopping in Arnhem Centrum, you will have a range of shops choices. Below are just a few to get you started. Freriks Kronenburg Shopping Center Kronenburgpassage 133 Arnhem Tel. 026-3234605
High quality shoes for adults and children. Shoe outlet for adults and children (brands: Hush Puppies and Ecco). www.freriksschoenen.nl
Smits Schoenen in Arnhem Jansstraat 8b 6811 GJ Arnhem http://www.bysmits.com
Good quality and designers shoes
Elephanten Kleve (Germany)
Outlets for all ages, adults included. http://www.eoc-kleve.de/index_nl.html
Bristol Rondweg 25 6679 AS Oosterhout
Sports shoes and articles. Children’s wear as well.
Gele Rijdersplein 18 6811 AP Arnhem www.bristol.nl Scapino Dr. C. Lelyweg 9- 13 6827 BH Arnhem Tel. 026 -3617417
Sports shoes and other types of shoes and children’s wear. www.scapino.nl
40
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
41
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
16.3 Children’s toys Lots of wooden and educational toys.
Harlekijn Weverstraat 12, Arnhem Tel. 026/4454384 www.harlekijnarnhem.nl ToysXL Heerlenstraat 11A 6845 AD Arnhem www.toysxl.nl Intertoys Kronenburg Shopping Mall Arnhem www.intertoys.nl Bart Smit Kronenburg Shopping Mall Arnhem www.bartsmit.com Top1Toys Markt 49, 6681AG Bemmel (Winkel Centrum Bemmel) www.top1toys.nl
For art and craft items.
Pippo’s Bovenbeekstraat 11, 6811 CV Arnhem Tel. 026-4430168 www.pipoos.nl
17 BOOKSHOPS AND LIBRARIES The Slegte In Arnhem Centrum close to McDonald’s and in Nijmegen in Molenstraat 54 6511 HG, Nijmegen Tel. 024-3238293
It has a second hand section of books in English, paper backs and hard cover novels, non-fictions, art, music. Also buys books (2nd hand) if fits their reader profile.
Boekhandel Hijman en Arends Grote Oord 15 6811 GA Arnhem Tel. 026 4424938
Extensive collection of books in English. Situated in Arnhem centre.
Selexyz Dekker Arnhem Jansplein 56 6811 GD Arnhem Tel. 088 7353130 klantenservice.dekker@selexyz.nl
Situated in a beautiful historical building. Selexyz is an enormous bookshop with many books in Dutch and a small section in English. Restaurant La Place is found within the building.
Arnhem Bibliotheek Kronenburg Kronenburggalerij, 7 6831 ET Arnhem Tel. 026-3613401 www.bibliotheekarnhem.nl
Public library in Arnhem South, close to the AIS school. Books in English available for kids. A good way to spend time with younger kids, while waiting for the older ones to come out from school.
42
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Arnhem Bibliotheek Centrum Koningstraat 26 6811 DG Arnhem
The Centrum library carries English books for adults and children. The children’s book section has different opening hours than the rest of the library.
Dekker Vd Vegt Marikenstraat, 29 6511 PX Nijmegen Tel. 024-3221010
Very good bookstore with large English language section.
Augustinus Boekhandel Groesbeekseweg 62 6524 DG Nijmegen Tel. 024-3229910 Fax 024-3605539
Wonderful Dutch bookstore. Many familiar English titles translated into Dutch.
Tijdschriftenhandel A-Z Bis, Hamerstraat, 10 6511 NB Nijmegen Tel. 024-3226145
Newspapers and Magazines in all languages. Near Keizer Karel Plein (the main Nijmegen round-about).
Bruna Library and Magazine shop Kronenburgpassage 92 68310 ER Arnhem Tel. 026-4820204
Some books and magazines in English. Kronenburg Shopping Mall – Albert Heijn entrance,
Primera Newsagent and tabacoonist Kronenburg and Presikaaf Shopping Malls Arnhem
Foreign newspapers and magazines.
Book Village 't Zand 7126 BE Bredevoort
2nd-hand English books and other languages. Charming little village peppered with a few shops offering trading of books. One specialised in English books. Also an old fashion inn at the centre offering some local Dutch dishes. www.restaurantbertram.nl
Donner Lijnbaan 150 Rotterdam www.donner.nl
One of the biggest bookshops in Holland including a wide selection of English books. Open also on Sundays.
Waterstones Kalverstraat 12 Amsterdam
British titles mainly. Fantastic for the book lover. Also children/ young adults sections.
The American Book Center Spui 12 1012 XA Amsterdam www.abc.nl
New location, bigger, better than ever! Book heaven.
www.engelsebladen.nl
Online subscription for English magazines.
43
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
18 WEBSITES
www.9292ov.nl plan your trip with public transport
www.access.nl non-profit expat info site
www.dutchnews.nl Dutch news translated
www.Expatica.com for expats news and information
www.maporama.com your road navigator
www.mapquest.com – road directions in English
www.marktplaats.nl for all second-hand goods
www.minbuza.nl/en/welcome site of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a detailed Protocol guide for International Organisations
www.ns.nl for train schedule and ticket discount cards
www.routenet.nl
www.telediscount.nl for cheap international telephone calls
www.thevillageshop.nl for British food on-line
www.toerned.nl for additional family activities in the whole country
www.xpat.nl The Xpat journal - A quarterly publication
http://www.italia.it/en/home.html for Italian tourism and trip suggestions
19 CINEMAS
www.cinemec.nl in Ede
www.focusarnhem.nl
www.lux-nijmegen.nl movies in original language with Dutch sub-titles. Includes great indoor café. Outdoors in good weather.
www.pathe.nl (also in English)
www.omniversum.nl Omniversum Imax near Den Haag. An expensive option, so, go with older children who will appreciate the experience. The website is in English with descriptions of the film 'themes'.
44
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
45
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
20 ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Arnhem is a very lively cultural and artistic center. It hosts many theatres, such as the Musis Sacrum and the Schouwburg in the centrum. The famous Introdans Academie is situated in Arnhem as well as the Conservatorium of Music and the famous fashion college ArtEZ. Check the following web pages for more information on upcoming events: www.xpat.nl/events/cultural_events Festivals and Annual events in The Netherlands For Arnhem: www.geniet.gelderlander.nl/ Check also www.arnhem.nl and www.coolregion.nl also in English for information on the region. Annual cultural events in Arnhem include: Festival Gelderse Muziekzomer, www.geldersemuziekzomer.nl
In August: classical music concerts in different theatres in town.
Park Open Tel. 026-4456148 www.parkopen.nl
Open concerts in the Sonsbeek Park at the Ronde Weide. From end of May to August On Sunday afternoon from 2 pm.
Rio aan de Rijn www.rioaanderijn.nl
A tropical Fun Festival with show bands, salsa demonstrations and parades.
Sonsbeek Theater Avenue Tel. 026-4456148 www.sonsbeektheateravenue.nl
At the White Villa in the Sonsbeek Park after 15 August: music and theatre for both young and old alike.
Het Gelders Orkest Tel. 026-7890130 www.hetgeldersorkest.nl
Different concerts throughout the year. Check its web page for more information.
21 UNIVERSITIES AND COURSES FOR ADULTS For information on higher education, refer to the EXPAT SURVIVAL GUIDE. The Arnhem Institute For The Arts (ArtEZ) Onderlangs 9, 6812 CE Arnhem Postbus 49, 6800 AA Arnhem Tel. 026 3535600 E: communicatie@artez.nl www.artez.nl/English
This institute provides unique opportunities for students who are broadly interested in art and culture. You can contact them for general info about preparatory courses, 3-D Design, Graphic Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Teacher Training course for Visual art and Design, MA courses. For those interested in attending the art school, these are their courses: visual arts and design, architecture, dance, drama and music.
HAN University of Applied Sciences HAN Information Centre Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Tel. +31 24 353 05 00 E: info@han.nl
Many of its bachelor and master courses are taught in English. Look at their website in English: http://goo.gl/3766F
46
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
Radboud University Nijmegen Comeniuslaan 4 6525 HP Nijmegen, Tel. 024 3616161 www.ru.nl/english
Scientific Masters degrees in English. Tel.: +31 24 361 60 55 Fax: +31 24 361 27 57 E:internationaloffice@io.ru.nl www.ru.nl/io/english
Radboud in'to Languages Erasmus building Erasmusplein 1, Nijmegen Tel. +31 24 361 21 59
Language courses (15 different languages) at different levels. Look at the detailed programmes on their website in English: http://goo.gl/2nMUf
Volksuniversiteit Arnhem Coehoornstraat 17, 6811 LA, Arnhem arnhem@volksuniversiteit.nl
For language or other courses look at www.volksuniversiteit.nl/arnhem
Open College of the Arts United Kingdom www.oca-uk.com
Affiliated to the Open University UK, the Open College of the Arts provides you with study at your own pace. Courses include: Painting, Drawing, Writing, Poetry Art& Design, Interior Design, Art History, and Photography.
De Pasvorm Onderdeel van ROC Rijn IJssel Velperweg 39 6824 BG Arnhem Tel. 026-3520400
Dutch and other languages intensive courses.
ABC-linguist Docent Rene’ Foppen Tel. 06-41205779 www.abc-linguist.nl/english
For different types of Dutch courses even at your house with a minimum of 6 people per group.
Elycio Talen Language Centre Kronenburgsingel 505 7831 HM Arnhem www.elyciotalen.nl
Dutch and other language classes.
Alliance Francaise d’Arnhem Nieuwstraat 28 6811 HW Arnhem Tel. 026-4461704 www.alliance-francaise.nl
French classes.
Hablamos Spaans De Lommerd Spijkerstraat 185 A, Arnhem Contact: Marga Veldkamp Tel. 026-4438089
Spanish classes.
Institute Jeroen Bosch Eusebiusbuitensingel 4 Arnhem Tel. 026-4431175
English, French and other language classes.
47
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
22 GYMS, FITNESS CENTRES, CLUBS AND SPAS 22.1 Gyms, Fitness Centre Rijkerswoerd Fitness and Health Center Mooieweg 106, 6836 AJ Arnhem Tel. 026-3233861 www.fhc-rijkerswoerd.nl
Close to AIS school, friendly and cosy. This Gym is where many parents of AIS go for sports.
Yoga in English Simone Holstege Hatha Yoga teacher www.adhara-yoga.nl E: simone@adhara-yoga.nl Tel. 0620586018 or 026-3271310
English Yoga classes held at Het Spiegelhuis in Mooieweg, 94, Arnhem, every Tuesday morning from 9.15 am. For more info look at www.ircforyou.info
Healthclub Heijenoord Amsterdamseweg 107, 6814 GC Arnhem Tel. 026-44 3038 www.healthclubheijenoord.nl
Pleasant, professional and friendly atmosphere with physiotherapy services and child care. Situated in Arnhem North.
Squash Fitness Centre Arnhem Alkmaarsingel 148 6843 WN Arnhem Tel. 026-3899111 www.sporten-in-arnhem.nl
Good squash facilities in Arnhem South, Elderveld.
Batuque Capoeira Contact Vladimir Frana Tel. 0651690396 www.capoeiraholland.com
22.2 Spas and beauty centres Sanadome Scandic Sanadome Nijmegen Weg door Jonkerbos 90 6532SZ Nijmegen Tel. 024-3597280 www.sanadome.nl
Beauty center, massages and Roman baths. A place to relax for the day. Special prices for the whole day or the evening.
Jose’ Jansen Beauty Concept Huismanstraat 20 6851 GT Huissen Tel. 026-3255290
Manicure, pedicure, facials and waxing.
Salon Kees Beauty Institute Aduardstraat 34 6835CT Arnhem www.salonkees.nl
Contact Wicky for your appointment at Tel. 06-15535752. Very close to AIS school and convenient. House practice.
Patrizia Boss Beauty salon, 2nd floor (on right side) Molenport, Nijmegen Tel. 024-3238559
Manicure, pedicure, facials, massage, makeup.
48
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
49
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
23 OTHER INFORMATION 23.1 Alternative medicine Therapeutisch Centrum Parkstraat Parkstraat 38A 6828 JK Arnhem Tel. 026-3511729
Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, Physiotherapy, Craniosacral and Psychological Services.
23.2 Therapists: Physio/Massage Zweiersdal Weverstraat 65 6862 DK Oosterbeek Tel.026-3391014
Rene’ van der Meer: Physiotherapy, manual therapy Jacqueline Kaaijak: Acupuncture, neuro-emotional integration
Fysiothrapie Manuele Therapie Bouten Van Lawick van Pabststraat 122 6814 HA Arnhem Tel. 026-4430154 E: kb@fysiobouten.nl www.fysiobouten.nl
Professional Physiotherapy and Manual Therapy
Charlotte van der Burg St. Laurentiuslaan 18 Arnhem South, close to Grote Koppel Tel. 0640002525
Massage, exercise therapist, postural reeducation (Mensendick system).
CURE4PAIN Praktijkgegevens Landbouwerserf 6 6846 AL Arnhem Tel. 0643167007 info@cure4pain.nl www.cure4pain.nl
Effective cure for your back pain.
Oene Gerritsma Akkerstraat 16 6822AK Arnhem Tel. 0627367694 E: oenegerritsma@tele2.nl
Relaxing and deep tissue massage.
23.3 Hair Dressers Harry’s Koningstraat 44 6811 DH Arnhem Centrum Tel. 026-4436174
Good for men, women and children. No appointment is required.
Guido, Houte Coiffure Weverstraat 39 6862 DK Oosterbeek Tel. 026-3338180
Ask for Raoul.
Shapers Haarmode Smidstraat 20, corner Dorpstraat Elst Tel. 0481-377677
Good English spoken.
50
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
51
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
The Italian Touch Kronenburggalerij 15 6831 ET Arnhem Tel. 026-3230200 www.byfalasco.com
Professional and situated in Kronenburg shopping mall close to the local library on 2ns floor.
Salon B Beekstraat 68, 6811 DW Arnhem Tel. 026-4464146 www·salonb.nl
Kind, professional and situated in the centre of Arnhem.
Clementine Salon Rijkerswoerd Winkelcentrum, Arnhem South Tel. 026-3271472 (2 km from the AIS school, via Erasmusingel)
Corner shop, opposite the Chinese restaurant. Ask for Esther, she speaks good English. One week advance booking (afspraak) advised. Price: lowest in town for quality work.
23.4 Second-hand shops 2Switch Westervoortedijk 120 6827 AX Arnhem Tel. 026-4432940 www.2switch.nl 0800-0282828 2Switch Nijverheidsweg 3b (industrieterrein de Aam) Elst Tel. 0481-353808 Twice is Nice Nijverheidsstraat 33c Huissen Tel. 026-3275579 www.twiceisnice.nl
Second-hand shops for furniture, clothes, household goods and toys.
Items as above.
Second-hand shop for furniture, clothes and toys.
23.5 Furniture IKEA Duiven Biograaf 2 6921 EV Duiven www.ikea.nl
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10a.m - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Children’s playground and restaurant.
JANSEN TOTAAL WONEN Karstraat, 95, Huissen Tel. 026-3269900 www.jansentotaalwonen.nl
Furniture for the house.
SESSINKWONEN Nijverheidstraat 33c, Huissen Tel. 026-3256007 www.sessinkwonen.nl
Hardwood furniture.
Woonboulevard Arnhem South close to the Ohra building
A complex of different shops: Kwantum, Praxis, Blokker, and other shops with household and electronics items.
52
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
23.6 Gift shops Dille & Kamille Bakkerstraat 60 6811 EJ Arnhem Tel. 026-4452941d
Special country style household goods. Soaps, plants and wooden toys.
Puur&Smaak Weverstaat 35 Arnhem Tel. 026-4452424 www.puurensnmaak.nl
Mediterranean products and gifts.
Wim Pollmann Vijzelstraat 18 6811 ET Arnhem Tel. 026-4424103 www.pollmann.nl
Special household gift shop.
Dondersteen Walstraatpassage 6 6811 BM Arnhem Tel. 026-3554288 www.dondersteen-cadeauwinkel.nl
Gifts shop with beautiful objects made by impaired persons.
Bongers ‘n goed idée Winkelcentrum de Assenburg 49 6681 AG Bemmel Tel. 0481-462312
A small but interesting shop with glassware and beautiful Dutch items for the house.
Wereldwinkel Elst Dorpstraat 71 6661 EH Elst Tel. 0481-376531
Tradefair Original gifts from Asia, Latin America and Africa. Similar shops also in Huissen, Oosterbeek and Arnhem. www.wereldwinkels.nl/
23.7 WIFI in Arnhem Mc Donalds’ wifi by T-mobile Arnhem Centre V&D Department Store has wifi facilities at the top floor buffet restaurant. Libraries have public Internet facilities.
23.8 Special Taxis Pin Taxi Ede Tel. 0318-707204 www.vpaytaxi.nl info@vpaytaxi.nl
Airport service transfer at competitive prices.
Schiphol taxi service Tel. 0651203023
Must book at least 2 weeks in advance. Drop off and pick up at home.
Taxi Hottengroth Tel. +49 2837-665555 (Germany)
Airport taxi service from Weeze/ Niederhein airport to Nijmegen train station.
53
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
www.ircforyou.info
23.8 Pets Le Chic Dog Grooming Ochtendgloren 12 6661 RM Elst (Gld) Tel. 0481-375689
For dogs with long coats. Standard pricing.
Rashonden Dogy Lipseinde 37 2330 Merksplas Belgium Tel. 0032-14-631039
Best place to buy a dog for a reasonable price. Most puppies for sale between August and October. Almost all common breads available.
24 LOCAL RESOURCES EXPAT SURVIVAL GUIDE, your essential guide to living in the Netherlands: www.expatica.com
A very useful guide which gives you many insights on how to go about your daily life in Holland with focus on Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Available online.
Holland Handbook www.hollandbooks.nl
Full colour pages of essential information for the expatriate. For sale at the major book stores and through www.xpat.nl
Kids Gids English www.kidsgids.nl
The children’s guide for the Netherlands.
Dutch News in English www.expatica.com or www.dutchnews.nl DeWijkkrant (Vrehoek) c/o Wijkverenining Vrehoek Loppersumhof 96 6835 MB Arnhem
Small magazine advertising activities in areas around the AIS school. Free. Pick up at the Snack Bar of Vredenburg Sport Centrum.
Bibliotheek Centrum Koningstraat 26, 66811 DG Arnhem Tel. 026-3543111
Libraries are a very good source of information and are a way of life in Holland. On Saturdays families go to the library to borrow, read, and collect books, information and leaflets. The Kronenburg library has a good range of children’s books in English. Borrowing of books is free for children whilst for adults there is a minimum registration charge. Usually the libraries are open from 10 am until 5 or 6 p.m. except on Mondays and Sundays when they open from 1 pm. For more information: www.bibliotheekarnhem.nl
Bibliotheek Kronenburg 2nd floor in Kronenburg Gallery Arnhem Tel. 026-3232175 Bibliotheek Het Dorp Dorpsbrink 6, 6813 CD Arnhem Tel. 026-3776620 Bibliotheek Presikhaaf Hisveltplein 21, 6826 LE Arnhem Tel. 026-3613401
54
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
55
www.ircforyou.info
The Local Expat Guide – Gelderland 2012/13
56
www.ircforyou.info