Hanzestad Nijmegen

In the Middle Ages, trading was mainly done by water. It is therefore not surprising that Nijmegen, a city located between two rivers, was a true center of trade in this time. In the late Middle Ages, the city was affiliated with the Hanseatic League, a partnership between merchants and later also between German and East Dutch trading cities. In this way trade between the countries was promoted and the interests of the merchants were promoted. Nijmegen traded with all kinds of cities in the Netherlands, Germany, England, Scandinavia, the Baltic area and Russia. Especially the cloth trade, the wine trade, the coal trade and the trade in salt and salted fish were important to Nijmegen. Nowadays, Nijmegen is a beautiful city full of historic buildings and cozy places to discover. Take a walk through the city and be surprised by all the cozy restaurants and terraces. In Nijmegen you will get the day!