Cuijk: Roman History and Culture

In Cuijk, Roman history, the Martinuskerk and Museum Ceuclum come together with cycling and walking routes and nearby waterside activities. If you’re looking for a hotel in Cuijk, these different attractions can help you plan your trip: consider whether you’d like to focus more on museums and heritage or outdoor activities.

Roman Traces and Museum Ceuclum

The Roman fort in Cuijk stood on the road from Nijmegen to Tongeren. The Romans also built a bridge in Cuijk; its remains were found in the last century. Museum Ceuclum presents the history of Cuijk and the surrounding area through archaeological finds, documents and photographs. A permanent exhibition is complemented by changing themed exhibitions.

Many archaeological finds from the Roman period are on permanent display at Museum Ceuclum. Many archaeological finds from the Roman period are also on permanent display at the adjacent Cuijk Archaeological Centre. This combines a broad view of the history of Cuijk and its surroundings with a clear archaeological focus. If you’re particularly interested in the Roman past, you can take both aspects into account when planning your visit.

Martinuskerk: Church, Organ and Museum Tower

The Martinuskerk is a Neo-Gothic brick church and was consecrated on 11 November 1912. The church houses the Severijn organ. Museum Ceuclum is located in the 500-year-old tower of the Martinuskerk. The church’s consecration year and the age of the tower refer to different parts of the building: one detail concerns the church, the other the tower.

The Martinuskerk brings together several themes in one place: Neo-Gothic brick architecture, the organ inside the church and the museum’s archaeological collection in the tower. If you’re planning a cultural trip, this combination complements the Roman finds with a distinct perspective on Cuijk’s church and architectural history.

Cycling Routes and Paths with Different Crossings

The Via Valentiniana is a Roman cycling route. It starts either at the Maaskade in Cuijk or at the ferry in Vierlingsbeek. Helmets embedded in the road surface and signs along the roadside mark the route. Information boards about the Via Valentiniana are located at the ferry in Cuijk and on the Maasboulevard. These two starting points and the markers described provide concrete reference points for planning your ride. Check the current route and signage before setting off.

The Pontrondje walking route starts at the Maaskade in Cuijk, crosses the Maas via the new bicycle bridge and returns via the Middelaar–Cuijk ferry. The Brabants en Limburgs Water cycling route also starts at the Maaskade, near the ferry, and returns to Cuijk by ferry after crossing the Maas. The routes therefore differ in the order of their crossings: on the Pontrondje, the bridge is followed by the ferry for the return journey; Brabants en Limburgs Water uses the ferry to cross the Maas on the way back to Cuijk. As ferry services may change, check before setting off.

Water and Riverside Paths in the Surrounding Area

The Kraaijenbergse Plassen lie between Cuijk and Grave, in the immediate vicinity of Cuijk. Sailing, windsurfing, swimming, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding are possible there. Accessible cycling and walking paths run along the shores. The area offers a different way to plan your trip than the attractions in town: you can focus on water sports or paths along the shore. When choosing your hotel, it helps to first consider which of these activities matter most for your stay.

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