Parties and events in Nijmegen
Celebrate it in a house from 1196
A building over eight hundred years old, right in the centre. Its own brewery in the cellar, its own coffee roastery on the first floor and an enclosed courtyard as a terrace. Close to the Waalkade, but away from the bustle of the shopping streets.
The occasions
What people come here for
We celebrate all sorts of things in this building. These are the occasions that come up most often.
From small to large
Birthdays and anniversaries
From a private dinner with twelve people to a full hall with music. We arrange the layout around your group.
Also after a day of meetings
Staff parties and drinks
Start with a meeting and end with drinks in the brewhouse. You do not have to leave the building for it.
For the whole network
Receptions and graduation parties
A standing reception in the courtyard or in the halls, with snacks from our own kitchen.
In a quiet form
Farewells and retirements
A calm place with a room of your own, coffee from our own roastery and time to share stories.
With two suites
Family gatherings
For those coming from far away there are two suites in the building. The rest we accommodate nearby.
Its own page
Weddings
De Hemel is an official wedding venue in Nijmegen. Read more about getting married at De Hemel
A nice way to open the evening. Combine a beer tasting or a high beer with your party. The brewers are often in the brewhouse during the day, so your guests may well see them at work while they taste.
Since 1196
Your partyin the Commanderie van Sint Jan
Count Alardus and his wife Uda started a guest house here for pilgrims and the sick. Welcoming people is in this building’s blood.
Under one roof
What your guests taste comes from this house
In this building beer is brewed, coffee is roasted, chocolate is made, mustard is milled and vinegar is matured. The difference lies in the people who make it and who welcome your guests.
Hospitality since
Uda and count Alardus already welcomed pilgrims and the sick here.
Our own beers
Brewed in the cellars and in the brewhouse in the restaurant.
Crafts
Beer, coffee, chocolate, mustard and vinegar, all in this building.
How it works
Tell us the date, the number of guests and what you have in mind. Then we come back with a proposal.
The spaces
From an intimate gathering to a thousand guests. Together we decide which spaces suit your party.
Staying over
Two suites in the building, the rest we accommodate nearby. View group accommodation
Where to find us
Franseplaats 1 in the centre of Nijmegen. Directions
Frequently asked questions
Practical questions
These are the questions we are asked most often.
Where can our guests park?
In the car parks by the Waalkade or in the centre. From there it is about a five minute walk. See the directions.
Can we hire the whole building?
A lot is possible. Let us know through the form below what you are looking for, and we will think along.
Do you take allergies, vegetarian and vegan into account?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan are on the menu as standard, allergies we arrange with you in advance.
Can we combine a beer tasting with the party?
That is possible. A beer tasting or a high beer is a popular way to open the evening.
How late can we carry on?
On Friday and Saturday we are open until 01.00. Other times we are happy to discuss.
Request
Request a date
Let us know which date you have in mind, with how many guests and what kind of occasion it is. Then we come back with a proposal.
De Hemel · Franseplaats 1, 6511 VS Nijmegen · opening hours · directions