Veenendaal City Guide

Restaurants offer Dutch and some international food. Vegetarian and vegan choices are growing. Late-night options are limited.

Nightlife is modest with a few bars and pubs. No club scene.

Good local cafés with traditional coffee and cake. Not a specialty coffee hub.

Tipping is not required. Rounding up or small tips (5-10%) are appreciated for restaurant or taxi service.

SIM cards sold at KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile shops, supermarkets, and electronics stores. ID required. eSIMs are becoming common.

Town is generally clean with good waste management.

Limited 24/7 shops; some supermarkets open late but few true 24/7 services.

Main supermarkets are Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, and Aldi. Open roughly 8/9 AM to 8/10 PM, with limited Sunday hours. International goods available mainly in bigger cities.

Card payments are widely accepted. Cash is rarely needed.

ATMs are easy to find at banks like ING, Rabobank, and ABN AMRO. EU cards usually have low or no fees; international cards may charge fees.

Various local schools teach in Dutch. International schools are in Utrecht or Arnhem.

Limited digital nomad scene; few meetups or co-living options.

Access to parks and nearby nature areas, good for walking and relaxation.

Good running routes through nature reserves and parks, with safe paths and good air quality.

Multiple gyms offer basic and varied fitness options.

Several tennis clubs with courts and some padel facilities.

Padel courts available at tennis clubs, booking usually online.

Multiple yoga studios offering various styles; English instruction possible but not guaranteed.

Clubs offer Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Kickboxing. English instruction possible in larger clubs.

No natural skiing; indoor slopes are 1-1.5 hours away.

Kayaking and paddleboarding available on local canals and lakes seasonally.

Surf spots are on the coast, far from Veenendaal.

Diving spots are in Zeeland or farther away.

Local clinics and GPs available. Nearby hospitals in Ede and Arnhem have English-speaking staff. Pharmacies have limited hours but emergency service is accessible.

Tap water is safe and of excellent quality.

Several playgrounds and parks suitable for children. Kid-friendly cafés and shops are available.

Generally very accepting and safe, reflecting the Netherlands' broad tolerance.

Pet-friendly with parks and vets. Some pet-friendly places may require checking in advance.