Historic fortified city on the river Meuse
Grave is the most besieged fortified city in the Netherlands. The traces of this are still visible in the beautiful, historic city center. Anyone walking through the old heart of Grave can feel the rich history of this historic city. In the city center, there are still numerous noteworthy and beautifully restored 17th and 18th-century buildings, impressive monuments, and remarkable monasteries and churches. The surrounding area of Grave is also more than worth a visit: the three monasteries in Velp, the forests in Gassel, and the nearby Raamdal are the most striking attractions.
Tip: take a city walk in Grave!
Cycling and walking routes
This route takes you along the war history of Grave and Mill.
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Water is the central theme of this varied route, which runs along the river Meuse, the big lake Kraaijenbergse Plassen-, and lake De Kuilen, among other places.
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Curious about how important the river Meuse has been to Grave throughout the centuries? Take the Water Facts Walk by the Aa en Maas Water Board.
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The eternal love of Anna van Buren
Anyone walking along the Meuse in Grave on a quiet evening might just feel something. A shiver down the spine. A silence that feels just a little too full. The old residents know well: then she is watching again. The Countess. Anna van Buren.
What is there to do within a 10 km radius?
The Grave City Museum takes you on a journey through the fascinating history of Grave. The museum is housed in the 17th-century city gate "Hampoort".
This classic pumping station is open to the public every last Sunday of the months from April through September.
The Emmaus Monastery is the oldest Capuchin monastery in the Netherlands.