Nijmeegse Vierdaagse 2008 is an annual event in Nijmegen, and possibly one of the biggest events in the Netherlands.
As in the name, Vierdaagse, vier means four and dag means day, so it's a four-day event held in the city of Nijmegen. To simply put, Nijmeegse Vierdaagse is a mass-marching event, held in four days in the mid of July.
It stated in the Wikipedia that this event is the largest marching event in the world.
The opening of the Vierdaagse is always celebrated with a grand fireworks. Everybody can participate in the marching. There is an option of 30, 40, and/or 50 kilometers walking. Above 40 kilometers walk, the participants will receive medal at the end of the marching.
During the Vierdaagse, what makes this event is a lot more preferred, especially for the young ones, is because of the festivities during those days. There are free outdoor music concerts everywhere, beer stall, food stall, and all kinds of games stall just like a carnival. In almost every spots of Nijmegen, you can see the parties, the crowds, the stalls, the outdoor bars, the musics, etc.
So, if you would like to experience a whole week of party in the Netherland, mid of July is the best timing to visit Nijmegen ^___^
As in the name, Vierdaagse, vier means four and dag means day, so it's a four-day event held in the city of Nijmegen. To simply put, Nijmeegse Vierdaagse is a mass-marching event, held in four days in the mid of July.
It stated in the Wikipedia that this event is the largest marching event in the world.
The opening of the Vierdaagse is always celebrated with a grand fireworks. Everybody can participate in the marching. There is an option of 30, 40, and/or 50 kilometers walking. Above 40 kilometers walk, the participants will receive medal at the end of the marching.
During the Vierdaagse, what makes this event is a lot more preferred, especially for the young ones, is because of the festivities during those days. There are free outdoor music concerts everywhere, beer stall, food stall, and all kinds of games stall just like a carnival. In almost every spots of Nijmegen, you can see the parties, the crowds, the stalls, the outdoor bars, the musics, etc.
So, if you would like to experience a whole week of party in the Netherland, mid of July is the best timing to visit Nijmegen ^___^
