After orientation, every first year student will know Café de Fuik, Tweekeerbellen and the El Sombrero. But Nijmegen has more to offer you. So: where does every student have to go at least once? Today: the best spots to party the night away.

#1 Billabong De Molenstraat will hold no secrets for students after the orientation. But just around the corner, in the Van Welderenstraat, dancing café Billabong is also worthy of a visit. This spacious café offers enough room to dance, a photo booth, and a DJ who is open to requests from the audience.

#2 Brebl What could be more fun than letting loose in a former warehouse? Brebl is a special location that attracts a wide variety of parties. If you’ve had enough to drink you can rest on the ‘terrace’ with a view on the Waal. Just make sure you’re back inside in time to hear that one fantastic DJ no one has heard of.

#3 De Onderbroek Havana on the Waal is a progressive city: everybody knows that. The tip of the iceberg is bastion of anarchism De Onderbroek. Entrance fee? Up to you. Beer? Straight from the bottle. In the cellar of De Grote Broek – Nijmegen’s most famous squat – you can have your portion of left-wing Nijmegen.

#4 Doornroosje One of the best pop podiums of the Netherlands is right here in good old Nijmegen. The brand-new Doornroosje is known for its great acoustics and hard parties. Rock, techno, hip hop or classic, this temple of pop is a guarantee of a fantastic show! And don’t forget to check out Doornroosje’s little brother, Merleyn!

#5 Vasim Drift: the dance/techno party of Nijmegen. Or rather: of the Netherlands! Welcome to Vasim: former rayon factory NYMA attracts the best alternative DJs. They’ll get you moving even if you’re dead!