Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Life & Early Works of van Gogh

Village of Nuenen, Vincentre and Kröller-Müller Museum Walk in the footsteps of renowned painter Vincent van Gogh during a visit to the village of Nuenen. Van Gogh had one of his most productive periods while residing in Nuenen during the early 1880s, producing more than 195 paintings including The Potato Eaters . Stroll through the village and see the locations that inspired the artist; no fewer than 23 buildings and rural scenes are connected to van Gogh’s stay. Visit the Vincentre museum to see an audiovisual presentation that tells the story of van Gogh’s development and his time in Nuenen. After lunch, visit the Kröller-Müller Museum to explore a large collection of Vincent van Gogh’s work with your guide, seeing some of his most impressive work, including Café Terrace at Night . Next, enjoy free time to discover works by artists such as Monet and Picasso, and walk through the sculpture garden, one of the largest in Europe. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.