Fotowolk photo walks
Join a photo walk [fotowolk] in Nijmegen and learn to look at the place you've been visiting for years with fresh eyes!
A fotowolk (photowalk) is an organized social activity. It's a chance for photographers to capture their surroundings and shoot some photo series. And Nijmegen? It's a fantastic city for street photography!
We have multiple dates throughout the year. We kick off at 9:30 AM, walk until 11:30 AM, and then wrap things up with coffee or tea until 12:00 PM. The starting point changes for each walk, so check the info below.
Let's document the NOW. Not that you need to rush into documenting everything, but let's capture it right away. Today. The everyday moments. Those things you only see if you know where to look!
Unique photos. Created together.
De FOTOWOLK fotowandelingen in Nijmegen zijn geen echte workshops, maar je leert er zo veel! Beroepsfotograaf Michiel Heijmans laat je anders naar je omgeving kijken. En door met een groep de stad te verkennen die je al zo goed kent, zie je elke wandeling weer nieuwe dingen!
In 2026, there will be Fotowolks in April, May, June, September, and October:
April
Photo cloud April 23: Bridge tour
Theme of this walk: A different perspective
During this walk, we will stroll across the Waal Bridge and walk via Veur-Lent to the Snelbinder railway bridge. This is a route we have walked many times in recent years, and it always attracts a large number of participants and is a very enjoyable walk. This year it will take place in May, with the hope of lovely weather and beautiful skies! During this walk, we will focus in the broadest sense on "a different perspective." This could be a bird's-eye view, a frog's-eye view, or the budding spring. I am very curious to see what we can create!
This month, we will meet at Kelfkensbos, near the Martin's Place cafeteria, so that we can easily walk to the Waalbrug. The walk starts at 9:30 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m. we will have a drink together to conclude the walk, for example at De Blonde Pater on the corner of Houtstraat and Hezelstraat.
May
Photo cloud May 21: Old next to new
Theme of this walk: Buildings in the city
During the May photo walk, we will focus on the buildings in the city. Nijmegen has the longest history of any city in the Netherlands (over 2000 years!) and is home to a beautiful mix of old and new architectural styles. We will walk through the Hessenberg and behind the Molenstraat through alleys and across wide squares, looking for beautiful combinations for our photos. For an extra touch, we will try to find beautiful structures: very sleek stones with messy vegetation, or that one statue hidden among a maze of construction site fences.
Of course, during the walk we can apply everything we have practiced in previous walks (you really don't have to have walked with us before, but who knows, maybe you've already become addicted to the monthly walks): Layering, lines, the human element, reflections, etcetera!
This month, we will meet at Café De Blonde Pater on Ganzenheuvel. The walk will start at 9:30 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m., we will have a drink together to conclude the walk.
June
Photo cloud June 18: Almost vacation time
This walk's theme: Holiday
Maybe you've already had yours, or it's still coming up, but holiday season is here again. You can tell by all the swimming floats and other sun, sea, and beach stuff in the shops, by how much happier people seem, and by the tourists slowly making their way back into the city. We'll be looking for all those things that scream 'holiday' to you. Whether that's the awesome colours of a shop window or holidaymakers, or the sunbather in Kronenburgpark.
Photograph whatever you like, the theme is just there to give you a challenge. Would be great if you joined us!
This month, we're meeting up at Joris Ivensplein, right at the base of that big statue (the 'bottle opener'). The walk starts at 9:30 AM, and then at 11:30 AM, we'll all grab a drink together to finish off at café De Blonde Pater.
September
Fotowolk September 17: Tour of Spiegelwaal
Theme of this walk: Where land meets water
The Spiegelwaal is an impressive side channel of the Waal River near Nijmegen, created as part of the 'Ruimte voor de Rivier' program. This project was designed to give the Waal more space during high water, which helps prevent floods and makes the city safer. Building the Spiegelwaal has really changed the landscape around Nijmegen, creating a cool mix of nature, recreation, and water management.
For street and landscape photographers, the Spiegelwaal is a fantastic location. The blend of modern water structures, natural landscapes, and its proximity to the city offers a wide variety of subjects!
This month, we will meet at the Lent WWII Tank Barrier, where there is also a bus stop around the corner (just after the Waal Bridge). The walk starts at 9:30 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m., we will have a drink together to conclude the walk, for example at Café De Zon on Veur-Lent.
October
Photo cloud October 15: Animals in the city
Theme of this walk: Animals in the city
We are repeating a theme from previous years. It was surprising how many animals we encountered during our walk. It is also a perfect exercise for a low perspective, practicing interaction on the street, and of course it just produces very nice images! You are, of course, completely free to stick to the theme or not.
This month, we will meet at the statue of Mariken on the Grote Markt. The walk will start at 9:30 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m., we will have a drink together at café De Blonde Pater to conclude the walk.
Beginners, professionals, nature photographers, and studio photographers. It doesn't really matter if you only have a telephoto lens or just a macro lens; what brings us together is taking photos. A photo walk is fun, interesting, and educational for every type of photographer!