Canisius College Berg en Dalseweg, Nijmegen

Canisius College Berg en Dalseweg is a school building in Nijmegen characterized by its Neo-Renaissance facade with three tall pointed roofs, situated on its namesake road in the eastern part of the city. The building complex contained multiple wings with classrooms, dormitories, and administrative spaces arranged around a central courtyard area.

The Jesuit order established this Catholic boarding school in 1900 after relocating from Sittard and initiated its gradual closure starting in the 1970s. Both world wars caused disruptions to the school's operations, though the building itself survived both periods.

The name references the road where it sits and the Catholic education provided within its walls. This was a place where young men from across the region came to study in a Jesuit environment.

The building is located in a quiet residential area and is easily walkable from Nijmegen's center. Visitors should be aware that this is private property and interiors are typically not open to the public.

Architect Alexander Kropholler designed a chapel accommodating around 600 people that was part of the complex from 1937 to 1996. This chapel stood as a notable example of religious architecture within an educational setting.

Location: Nijmegen

Inception: 1900

Architects: Alexander Kropholler, Nicolaas Molenaar

Address: Berg en Dalseweg 81 (A, B)

GPS coordinates: 51.84083,5.87806

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08