On Tuesday morning, tens of thousands of people are eagerly waiting in Nijmegen for the tour of the tours. The shoelaces tied, blister plasters in the bag and an umbrella just in case. Make sure your iPhone is just as well prepared with our favorite Nijmegen Four Days Marches apps.
1. The official Four Days Marches app
With the official Four Days Marches app, both runners and those who stay at home can follow the route closely. Runners can easily share their location with family and friends, so they know exactly where they are running at what time. The latest news is also in the app and you can see the weather forecast at any time. This way you will immediately find out whether or not you need to put a rain cape in your bag.
2. Broadcasting Gelderland
Omroep Gelderland is all week dominated by the Four Days Marches. In this news app you will find all the latest news that is relevant to you as a runner. Stay informed about possible changes or special measures due to the warm weather, and read and watch fun stories about hikers. If you don’t need general news about the province of Gelderland, you can simply tap the ‘4daagse’ icon in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. This takes you directly to a separate part of the app in which all articles and videos about the walking tour are bundled.
3. Vierdaagsefeesten Official
Three thousand artists who perform at more than 70 different locations over seven days: an app is not a superfluous luxury to get a clear overview. With the 4DF Vierdaagsefeesten Official app you can add the complete program to your iPhone. This allows you to see what is happening where per day and you can also search for your favorite artists in the program. There is also a map available, you can read the latest news about the Vierdaagsefeesten and there is an FAQ to get answers to frequently asked questions. Are you planning to go to the Vierdaagsefeesten? Then this app should not be missing on your iPhone.
4. Celebrate the four-day celebrations at the Valkhof Festival
When you say Four Days Marches, you also say Four Days Marches. The walking tour already attracts 50,000 runners, but many times that will come to Nijmegen this week for the many parties that are spread throughout the city. In every corner of the city you will find stages with famous artists, complemented by many food stalls and other activities.
Unfortunately, there is not one app that collects all Nijmegen Four Days Marches. They are there for some of the bigger stages. For example, there is an app for the Molenstraat, which sends you a notification half an hour before your favorite artists start. Then there is the Valkhof Festival, where mainly smaller bands can be found in the coming days. A lot of funk, a lot of indie, sometimes some Latin and country, but also slightly more famous names. The Valkhof Festival app has an overview of the complete program.
5. Storm alarm
Although the prospects for the weather in Nijmegen are excellent, it remains the Netherlands. That’s why you better prepare for summer showers with an app like Buienalarm. This application tells you not only if rain is expected in the area, but also how hard it is going to rain. You will receive a notification just before a storm breaks, so that you can quickly find shelter. So don’t forget to add Nijmegen as a location and turn on notifications.
6. Pokémon GO or Wizards Unite
If you’re planning to complete your Pokédex, it’s smart to restart Pokémon GO when you’re going to run the Four Days Marches. Collect a few eggs and before you know it you’ll have plenty of new Pokémon to add to your collection. Three years ago, the Pokémon GO hype reached its peak during the Four Days Marches, so who knows, maybe the big walking tour will bring a revival in the Netherlands this year.
Another option is of course the new game from Niantic: Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. This game uses the same principle as Pokémon GO, but with the magical world of Harry Potter.
7. Health and Activity
Apple’s default Health app is already a great way to see how far you’ve walked and how it’s impacting your health. The app tracks your mileage throughout the day, although Apple Watch users can find out more with the Activity app.
In this you fill three colored rings every day, which challenge you to move enough, move actively and stand in one day. Thanks to the Apple Watch, you can also get an image of your heart rate, which in turn teaches you more about the calories you burn.
Tip: Also don’t forget to put a power bank in your bag, so that you are always accessible while walking. In our overview of the best gadgets you will find a number of suitable power banks.
Tip: use a pedometer app
Of course you know how many kilometers you travel every day, but with a pedometer app you can also see how you are doing while walking. In the overview below we have listed our four favorite pedometer apps. Have fun and good luck!
Also read: These are the 4 best apps to count your steps