Arnhem

Arnhem
Building by Willem Diehl
Villa Sonsbeek
Nickname(s): 
Ernem, Arnheim, Arra, Nultweezes, Nulzesentwintig, 026
Location in Gelderland
Arnhem
Location within the Netherlands
Arnhem
Location within Europe
Coordinates: 51°59′N 5°55′E / 51.983°N 5.917°E / 51.983; 5.917
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorAhmed Marcouch (PvdA)
Area
  Municipality
101.54 km2 (39.20 sq mi)
  Land97.82 km2 (37.77 sq mi)
  Water3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi)
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (Municipality, January 2021; Urban and Metro, May 2014)
  Municipality
162,424
  Density1,660/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
  Urban
152,850
  Metro
361,048
DemonymErnemmer
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
6800–6846
Area code026
Websitewww.arnhem.nl
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Arnhem (Dutch: [ˈɑrnɛm] or [ˈɑr(ə)nɦɛm] ; German: Arnheim [ˈaʁnhaɪm] ; Ernems: Èrnem) is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

Arnhem is home to the Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts, Netherlands Open Air Museum, Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein', Royal Burgers' Zoo, NOC*NSF and National Sports Centre Papendal. The north corner of the municipality is part of the Hoge Veluwe National Park. It is approximately 55 square kilometres (21 sq mi) in area, consisting of heathlands, sand dunes, and woodlands.