Why Arnhem is a unique events city

Arnhem works well for events that want to combine culture and nature with business content. Think team days with a cultural or nature element, or conferences for the healthcare or education sector. Plus client events at a country estate or award shows in a theatrical setting.

GelreDome, the stadium of Vitesse, offers large event facilities for corporate events. And Arnhem's remarkable museums and parks provide venues available in few other cities.

Think of a team day at the Openluchtmuseum or a conference in a modern hotel on the Rhine. Plus an awards ceremony in a cultural institution. Concept development in Arnhem: art and energy.

Arnhem has a surprising number of remarkable event venues. The Nederlands Openluchtmuseum is a unique venue for events with a historical or cultural theme: 100 hectares of historic buildings. The Gelredome offers large event facilities alongside the football stadium.

Musis Sacrum is a historic concert hall suited to galas and conferences. Burgers' Zoo, an Artis partner, can be hired exclusively for events. Various country estates on the Veluwezoom offer wooded settings for retreats and outdoor events.

The Rijnkade and the city centre offer modern restaurant venues and event buildings. And the ArnhemMode museum (the Modekwartier) gives events a creative, fashion-related backdrop. Read: finding an event venue.

Arnhem has an intercity station (Arnhem Centraal) with connections to Utrecht (45 minutes), Nijmegen (15 minutes) and Zwolle (45 minutes). The Intercity Direct to Amsterdam stops here. The A12, A50 and A325 make the city easy to reach by car.

Parking in Arnhem is well organised. The centre has several car parks and free car parks on the edge of the city within walking distance. The Veluwe estate venues have their own car parks.

Arnhem also has a nearby airport (Lelystad Airport, 60 km) and Schiphol 90 minutes away. For international events with German-speaking guests: Arnhem is directly connected to the German border via the A12. Live Impact coordinates the logistics for every event.

Arnhem is attractively priced compared with the Randstad. Venues, catering and suppliers are 15 to 30 per cent cheaper than in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, while the quality is good. Special venues such as the Openluchtmuseum or Burgers' Zoo come with higher rates.

For a mid-sized event (100 to 250 people) in Arnhem, expect an all-in budget of €45,000 to €120,000. Smaller events (25 to 50 people) from €6,000 to €25,000. Large events at the Gelredome from €300,000 or more.

The WKR (work-related costs scheme) applies in Arnhem too. More on budgeting: event budget.

Organising an event in Arnhem calls for knowledge of the unique venues the city has to offer. Not every venue is listed on the well-known platforms. Burgers' Zoo, the Openluchtmuseum or an estate on the Veluwezoom require direct contacts and experience.

Live Impact works in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region and knows the events market inside out. We help you find the right venue, develop the best concept and deliver the event flawlessly.

From concept to confetti in the city on the Rhine. Hiring an events agency in Arnhem? Live Impact is your partner.

Live Impact helps you from first idea to final confetti at events in Arnhem. From a cultural event at the Openluchtmuseum to a large staff party at the Gelredome: we take care of it.

Call us on 085 401 40 14 or email hello@live-impact.nl. We start with a good conversation about your event in Arnhem.

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