The best outdoor activities in Limburg

You know you’re safely secured, but even so: climbing up into the tree tops is a thrill. If you’re looking for a tree-climbing adventure, then you’ll be spoiled for choice in Limburg. There’s adventure park Het Plateau in Brunssum, where you can also try your hand at mountain biking or archery or simply go for a walk. There’s Klimkong in Sevenum, with climbing routes that have you swinging from tree to tree or tackling an adventurous obstacle course in a ‘climbing ship’. There’s Klimbos Weert, with views of IJzeren Man leisure park as well as swimming or water skiing. And finally, there’s Fun Forest Venlo, the Netherlands’ very first adventure climbing park. Clamber through cars and finish off with a free-fall jump!

It's generally not wise to walk around a nature reserve at night, but under a forest ranger's guidance it can turn into an exciting adventure. Marvel at the starry skies and go in search of nocturnal animals in one of Limburg's nature reserves. The Dutch Forestry Commission organises evening and night walks in De Meinweg and De Groote Peel National Parks.

Challenging and absolutely free, the longest stairway in the Netherlands is located next to the SnowWorld complex in Landgraaf. Get ready to climb no less than 508 steps to the top of Wilhelminaberg. Once there, you’ll have a stupendous view of the Parkstad region. The stairway keeps many a local fit and healthy and is often teeming with exercise enthusiasts. In the evening, the view changes into a sea of lights.