Wageningen

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Wageningen is a town along the Rhine river within the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Because of its famous agricultural university, it is more lively than one would expect from a Dutch town with 36,000 inhabitants. In 2007 it had residents from 152 different countries, mainly being students at the university. Wageningen was the site of the formal surrender of the Germans to the Allies in the Netherlands on May 5, 1945, a day that is a public holiday in the Netherlands. Wageningen hosts a military veterans parade and this is followed by great alcohol consumption in the town.

Wageningen Halal Travel Guide

Wageningen lies close to the right bank of the branch of the Rhine estuary known in the Netherlands as the Nederrijn. Excavations date a settlement at this site back to the Stone Age. The hills to the east of the town provided protection for a Bronze Age tribe from flooding of the Rhine and from enemies and the earliest record of the name (in 838AD) is from the same hilly area. The town has had a chequered history, being occupied or destroyed on several occasions. Also, in 1421 the Rhine changed course, moving further south and, in the process, having a detrimental effect on Wageningen's trade. In the 17th Century the town started tobacco cultivation and there were several cigar manufacturers. The floodplain of the Rhine to the south also had several brick factories, one of which can still be seen.

In 1876 the Dutch government decided to build the first agricultural school in Wageningen on the grounds that it was in the heart of the nation and was surrounded by a wide variety of soils. Since then the town has boomed and Wageningen University is now a world-renowned Life Sciences university. Wageningen also has the largest inland port in the Netherlands.

Travel as a Muslim to Wageningen

The story goes that Wageningen was given the choice of getting a university or a train station. It chose the university, and still doesn't have a station. There is a station called Ede-Wageningen but it is close to Ede and 8 km from Wageningen. The Ede-Wageningen station is about an hour from Amsterdam or from Schiphol airport. From these stations look for trains headed to Arnhem and Nijmegen. There is a train every half an hour from Amsterdam and every half an hour from Schiphol. If you miss the direct train you can take a train to Utrecht and change there. Arriving at Ede-Wageningen, take Bus No. 88 to downtown Wageningen (turn left at bottom of stairs leading down from the platforms). This stops at many of the student residences en route. By taxi (turn right at bottom of stairs) the journey will cost €25.

From Arnhem, take Bus No. 51 or 52 from Arnhem station to Wageningen bus station.

Wageningen can be visited by vehicle from highway A12, which passes to the north, A15, which passes to the south and can be visited by a ferry over the Rhine, and the A50, which passes to the east.

For information on the various types of bus and train tickets see Netherlands#Get around.

How to get around in Wageningen

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Bus No.88 also takes you around most of Wageningen but it really doesn't make much sense to ride the bus here.

What to see in Wageningen

Hotel de wereld wageningen - Hotel de Wereld

• Wageningen University | Originally an agricultural university, Wageningen University and Research Centre (known as WUR) is a renowned international university famous for its agricultural sciences. It has a large community of international students making it one of the most multicultural universities in the Netherlands. The university arboretum along Generaal Foulkesweg is quite beautiful in the summer.
• Hotel de Wereld | Translates to 'Hotel of the World'. Site of the formal surrender of the Germans to the Allies in the Netherlands on May 5th, 1945. Wageningen is the place to be on 5th of May as celebrations in the Netherlands are centred around the town.
• Windkorenmolen De Vlijt | Harnjesweg 54A GPS: 51.97111, 5.67143 just off Churchillweg, not far from the bus station A 19th-century wind-powered flour mill. Upper floors of the mill, where the actual milling process can be observed, are open to the public every Saturday for free. The store downtairs sells a range of both organic and non-organic baking supplies.
• Wijngaard Wageningse Berg | There is a local fruit cocktailry that produces biological close to the Wageningse Berg Hotel. Worth a visit as it is one of the few Cafes in the Netherlands.
• Casteelse Poort Museum | Bowlespark Avenue GPS: 51.96479, 5.66575 €3 The Casteelse Poort Museum showcases the history of Wageningen as well as the Wageningen Castle ruins over which the museum was built. The house was formerly the property of a wealthy 19th century family until it was converted to the current museum. Highlight of the museum is the archeological dig on display in the basement of the museum, which uncovers part of the foundation of the old Wageningen castle that had been discovered. Behind the museum is a preserved section of the wall and watch tower foundations of the said castle.
• Het Depot Sculpture Gallery Arboretumlaan 4 ☎ +31 317 467 720 | Opening Hours: Thursday, Sat/Sun 11-17; Friday 11-21 Free

What to do in Wageningen

• Heerenstraat Theater | Molenstraat 1b GPS: 51.96685, 5.66515 just off Hoogstraat ☎ +31 317 41 40 29 First release films in original language with Dutch subtitles, which is fine for English speakers until they show a Japanese film.

• Cycle/walk along the dyke. Enjoy the beautiful view of the nationside along the dyke amongst the grazing sheep and cows of the surrounding farms. Cycling and walking tours are organised by the Wageningen Guild.
• Rhine River. Wageningen is on the most northern spur of the Rhine estuary. From the dyke that protects the town in case the river floods you can take walks through the meadows to the Rhine and then along it. Popular among the local residents as a place to go fishing and swimming, especially during the warmer months. Attracts thousands of ice skaters when it freezes. Good birdwatching. Two ferries to the East and West of the town allow for a pleasant round trip by bike.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Wageningen

The main shopping street in Wageningen is the Hoogstraat although selection is limited. Apart from a shop selling wooden clogs and there are no obvious souvenirs to purchase. For visiting students setting up home for a time, affordable household items are available at HEMA and BLOKKER on Hoogstraat. Shopping hours are limited. Most shops close around 18.00 during the week and at 17.00 on Saturdays, except on Friday evening when they are open until 21.00. Supermarkets stay open until 20.00 most evenings and are also open on Sunday afternoons.

• Emmaus - Heerenstraat 9 GPS: 51.96456, 5.66463 Opening Hours: Wednesday 10.00-13.00; Saturday 13.00-16.00 Cheap A second-hand shop that is very popular with students and other short-term visitors to Wageningen who are shocked to find that furnished apartments are rarely available. Furniture, electrical items and all sorts of stuff. They deliver.
• De Beschte | Bergstraat 22 GPS: 51.96735, 5.66686 ☎ +31 317-42 11 55 Good second-hand and antiquarian bookshop. Good paperback selections in English, French and German as well as Dutch.

Halal Restaurants in Wageningen

• De Serre | Stationsstraat 5-7 GPS: 51.96754, 5.66549 eastern end of Hoogstraat ☎ +31 317 423370 | Opening Hours: lunchtimes only Soups, salads and sandwiches in a glass building. Outside tables, too, for the rare occasions it is not raining in Wageningen.

• Open Markt - on Wednesday morning (09:00-12:00) and Saturday (09:00-17:00). The market downtown offers typical Dutch foods. The freshly made stroopwafels on Wednesdays are fantastic.

Mid-range

• De Keuken | Hoogstraat 5 GPS: 51.96467, 5.66126 just off the main square ☎ +31 317 420936 | Opening Hours: until 19.00 Tanzanian lady dispenses soups and Curries from a small kitchen. Eat at a couple of tables or take away.
• Eetcafé Carré - Vijzelstraat 2 (centrum) GPS: 51.96493, 5.66418 Close to Town Hall just off the main square Opening Hours: 15.00-22.00 (24.00 Thu, Fri, Sat) closed Monday Good quality restaurant with regularly changing "Board" menu. Comfortable chairs outside for a drink while watching the world go by.

• Eetcafe de Kater | Markt 8 GPS: 51.96466, 5.66221 ☎ +31 317 - 421009 | Opening Hours: lunchtime to midnight, Closed Tuesdays Nice location on a summer's evening, sitting outside on the main square. Food OK but the service here is woefully slow.
• Eetcafe H41 | Heerenstraat 41 GPS: 51.96632, 5.66470 ☎ +31 317 - 42 17 15 - €20-30 - Grilled meats, including kangaroo, with a variety of sauces. Enormous calorie-filled desserts.
• Eatcetera | Lawickse Allee 9 at Hotel Hof Van Wageningen ☎ +31 317 490 463 - €25 for a three-course meal The interior lighting seems more appropriate for Amsterdam's red-light neighborhood but if you can put up with that the food is good. Popular with local residents as well as hotel guests.
• MyAsia | Hoogstraat 9 GPS: 51.96478, 5.66148 Market square end of the main street ☎ +31 317 411029 - €20-25 New restaurant (June 2022) serving reasonably authentic (Thai) food.

• Pannekoek House - Traditional Dutch pancake restaurant within the centre.

• Saturday Lolla | Molenstraat 6 GPS: 51.96675, 5.66498 Upstairs opposite the cinema ☎ +31 317 412611 Italian restaurant run by Italians, with reasonably authentic Pizzas.Somewhat expensive but always full.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Wageningen

Wageningen - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Wageningen, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wageningen. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Wageningen and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Wageningen. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Wageningen. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inWageningen: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Wageningen.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Wageningen: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Wageningen, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Wageningen.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wageningen is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Wageningen.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Wageningen

• Hotel de Wageningse Berg - Generaal Foulkesweg GPS: 51.96578, 5.69429 Atop the Wageningse Berg hill. Very nice vantage point looking out at the Rhine river and plains. Reopened late 2013 after extensive reconstruction.
• Hotel Hof van Wageningen | Lawickse Alle 9 GPS: 51.96804, 5.66204 ☎ +31 317490133 - €80 single A conference hotel much used by the local university. Very small but comfortable rooms. Short walk to the town centre. Elevators hopelessly inadequate so ask for a low floor.

• Hotel de Wereld | On the pricier side. Historic hotel, Look for its history at its "See" listing above.

Travel Next from Wageningen

On Saturday and Sunday and the town is quite empty since Dutch students go back to their hometowns to spend their weekend with friends and family. If you are looking for some Dutch nightlife try Arnhem, Utrecht or Rotterdam!

• Hoge Veluwe National Park. Wageningen is 15 km from this large nature reserve. Very nice for biking and nature walks as well as for spotting the local wildlife. Hundreds of white bicycles available free of charge. A good museum with the second largest collection of paintings by Van Gogh to be found anywhere.

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