The event of the year in Nijmegen is the 'Nijmeegse Vierdaagse.' Thousands and thousands of participants come from all over the world in the third week of July to walk this prestigious march. From soldiers in uniforms to farmers in wooden shoes, everyone can walk as long as you register on time (months in advance).
For those who do not look forward to blisters, watching all these enthousiastic marchers walk by singing songs in different languages is a lot of fun. Or you can go to the center of Nijmegen where activities are organized day and night, like free concerts, performing acrobats, fairs, kiddie rides etc. You can spend hours soaking up the atmosphere and talking to people from Japan, the US, Canada, Scotland, France, Sweden, Italy, Greece etc.