Welkom in Limburg

The Central City Hall builded in 1597, a historical building in the middle off the city, is worth a visit. Venlo is the city in the North of Limburg filled with culture, art, food & gastronomy and every season there are a lot of festivals and events you will enjoy.

We call the Top 5 nature reserves in the heart of Limburg, which you must have seen, the Big Five of Limburg. Here you don't need filters to take breathtaking photos.

De Groote Peel National Park is a wetland and quiet raised moor area known for its many bird species. Everywhere in the landscape the 'scars' of peat extraction in the past are still visible.

Climbing forest Weert has four different climbing courses with obstacles between the trees, varying in difficulty. You have a total of 2.5 hours to complete the 4 courses.

The area around the Molenplas is a recreational area. The walk takes more than 2 hours and takes you over a bridge and stepping stones.

With an area of ​​over 3000 hectares, the Maasplassen are the largest continuous water sports area in the Netherlands and therefore the ideal place for water sports!

The village center of Geijsteren breathes the atmosphere of the past. It was part of the barony de Weichs de Wenne. The heraldic colors of black and white of this noble family can be found in the shutters and doors of the farms of the Landgoed Geijsteren.

In the War Museum in Overloon, past and present come together, you are taken back to the time of the war and you discover what it was like to live in this time. A bicycle bridge runs through the museum that you can cycle over for free and from where you can view the WWII collection.

The ENCI quarry is a wonderful example of how an industrial area has been returned to nature. Since 1926, lime has been excavated in the ENCI quarry to make cement in the nearby factories. Now you can enjoy the view over the Meuse valley, the quarry and the surrounding forests from a spectacular vantage point. You descend into the quarry via 215 steps, going back in time along the various chalk layers.

From the city center of Maastricht you are in a completely different world within 10 minutes, away from the crowds, on the Sint Pietersberg. The challenging Chalk Walk shows you the typical South Limburg chalk landscape in all its facets; in buildings, in valleys, in quarries, in industrial heritage, in flora and fauna.

On top of the Louwberg, in the beautiful Jekerdal on the south side of Maastricht, lies the monumental 15th century Apostelhoeve. It is the oldest and largest vineyard in the Netherlands.

A romantic picnic, a culinary event, sporty work or just a nice walk. It's all possible in Maastricht's City Park. Discover the rich history in and around the City Park, climb the centuries-old city walls and take a look at all the beauty that Maastricht has to offer.

The North Caves, more than 80 kilometers of underground passages sawn out in the marl by block breakers, are home to a special piece of history. For example, it was a hiding place for Maastricht residents when the French attacked the city, there was smuggling in the Second World War and there were even mushroom farms in the past.

The Basilica of Saint Servatius was built on the grave of Saint Servatius and is considered the oldest surviving church in the Netherlands. This oldest basilica in the Netherlands has one of the richest treasuries in Europe. It is not for nothing that it is on the UNESCO list.

The Bisschopsmolen in the heart of Maastricht dates from the eleventh century and was restored in 2004. The watermill is powered by the water of the Jeker. Anyone who is curious can visit the mill, see the bakers at work, book an activity or enjoy a piece of pie, breakfast or lunch in the taproom.

Old masters, together with modern and contemporary art, find their place in the iconic building designed by Aldo Rossi. The Bonnefantenmuseum tells stories with varied exhibitions, guided tours, special lectures and children's activities.

Let yourself be carried away by the personal stories of an Official Maastricht Guide that brings the present and past of Maastricht to life. The most beautiful monuments, the nicest squares and the most atmospheric streets are connected in one route. From the city wall, defensive wall and stately basilicas, to the most exclusive shopping streets in Maastricht.

Discover the versatility of the Meuse in Rivierpark Maasvallei, a cross-border nature reserve with a mix of old stream channels, dikes, cut meanders, floodplains and unique fauna and flora.

FOREVER ENDEAVOR by the internationally renowned artist/designer Job Smeets is the opening exhibition of the renewed Museum W. Contemporary design at the interface of art and design, exciting and narrative, humorous with a dark side, robust and multifaceted.

Honest and delicious Burgundian regional products. Mildershoof has the complete chain: growing feed, tending livestock, milking cows, making cheese, ripening cheese, packaging cheese and selling.

Restaurant Marrees in Weert, Limburg, guarantees top gastronomy rewarded with a Michelin star and a casual, cozy atmosphere.

You can experience a complete shopping day out at Designer Outlet Roermond. Discount up to 70% on your favorite designer brands and only a 5-minute walk from the historic center of Roermond.

Restaurant De Plasmolense Hof is located in the small town of Plasmolen. Loved by painters, nature lovers and culinary connoisseurs.

Limburg is rich in beautiful castles, ancient fortresses and opulent country houses. This beautiful bike ride takes you past monumental castles, beautiful estates and beautiful nature reserves.

True 'Michelin star hunters' satisfy their culinary desires at Restaurant l'Atelier in Gulpen (1*), Julemont in Château Wittem (2*) and Brut172 in Reijmerstok (2*). With five stars, the Municipality of Gulpen-Wittem is the most culinary municipality in Limburg and also the municipality with the most stars per inhabitant of the Netherlands!

Walking through the beautiful green hilly landscape and discovering the most beautiful wines; in South Limburg you will learn everything about wines during one of the wine walks!

Admire Michel Huisman's largest work of art, around the Heerlen station, where people live, work and live.

Be surprised by the historic city center of Sittard, with its monumental buildings and churches, secret gardens in the pleasant center.

Pick yourself, taste, enjoy and buy at Blauwe Berry Land, Handje Gezond or Blue Berrie Hill in Horst aan de Maas

Rolduc Abbey is the largest abbey complex in the Benelux with over 900 years of history. It is not for nothing that the complex is on the Unesco list of 100 most important monuments in the Netherlands.

Toverland: an amusement park for the whole family. Step into a magical world and experience the spectacular attractions and shows.

Discover the caminis in South Limburg: 11 short pilgrim experiences of one day. Each route has its own theme and through spells and assignments you are encouraged to contemplate along the way.

The Cauberg in Valkenburg aan de Geul is the most famous bicycle mountain in the Netherlands. The hill where many cycling races are decided, including the Amstel Gold Race.

Explore the underground caves and corridors of the Marl town of Valkenburg, there is so much to experience beneath the surface.

Explore the underground caves and corridors of the Marl town of Valkenburg, there is so much to experience beneath the surface.

Experience 700 years of history in the most beautiful and best-preserved castle in the Netherlands

Experience the unique floral splendor of Lottum! The village is known for its rose cultivation and the rose cycle route. Cycle along the rose fields and discover Lottum!

Discover the Griendtsveen of Toon Kortooms Park. Discover the barefoot path, the art garden and the turf field.

Cross the Maas by bike or on foot from Arcen, the historic village, to Lottum, the Rozendorp.

The old Sint-Martinustoren te Gennep was built between 1868 and 1869. It is the only tower that was spared during the bombings in the 2nd world war in Limburg.

De Maasduinen National Park is unique because the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands is located here. These were created by an interplay of water, wind and people over the centuries.

The characteristic village is located on the Maas and has 4 castles and is therefore also called the castle village. There is a beautiful cycling route along these castles. The village is also the village of the forest partisans, the Maas and Tajiri, the artist Cobra who died in 2009 is known for his knot artworks.

XBAZE Jump Arena, the trampoline park, for young and old, from novice sweater to professional free-runner. XBAZE has several cool areas, where you can challenge gravity. At XBAZE you will not only find trampolines, but everything you need to jump, battle and perform cool tricks.

Limburg is rich in beautiful castles, centuries-old fortresses and sumptuous country houses. This scenic bike tour takes you past monumental castles, beautiful estates and stunning natural areas.

Giraffe, zebra, lion? Or beetle, butterfly, scorpion? The Limburg Mission Museum in Steyl has stuffed versions of mammals and insects. Traveling back in the footsteps of missionaries, you'll learn a lot about nature and life in exotic countries - and our take on it.

Cross the Maas River by bicycle or on foot from Arcen, the historic village, to Lottum, the Rose Village.
 

"Pick, taste, enjoy and buy fresh blueberries yourself at Blauwebessenland, Handje Gezond or Blue Berrie Hill in Horst aan de Maas."

"The Kasteeltuinen Arcen in the picturesque village of Arcen, located right on the German-Dutch border near Venlo, are one of the most diverse flower and plant parks in Europe. Enjoy 32 hectares of scents and colors, unique gardens, historical parks, and a 17th-century castle! The season starts again on April 1st, 2023, and the gardens will open their doors."

Is the world really what it seems? Certainly not in Horst near Venlo. Because that's where the Mind Mystery theme park cleverly plays with our perception - and presents the perfect sensory illusions.

Between the cities of Heerlen, Brunssum, and Landgraaf lies the Brunssummerheide, the largest continuous heathland area in South Limburg, covering 576 hectares. The majority consists of forests, heathlands, and the source area of the Roode Beek.

Go on an adventure at Park the Plateau. Push your limits in the climbing park, rent a mountain bike or explore axe throwing and archery.

Take off your shoes and socks and take a unique 4 km walk barefoot.

Just outside Schinveld is the special group of houses called Nonke Buusjke: a collection of authentic South Limburg half-timbered buildings preserved entirely in the style of the past.

With more than 80 stores under one roof, Makado Beek is the largest indoor shopping center in Limburg.

Brewery De Fontein is a small-scale, artisanal brewery with an attractive tasting room and terrace! So in a rural setting you can enjoy all the homemade products the brewery has to offer such as: specialty beers, liqueurs, flan, apple juice and bostel bread. In the summer you can do this on the wide terrace, in the winter you can enjoy it by the stove.

Fancy an outing for the whole family with hours of fun? Then come to Steinerbos Belevenispark! Here you can clamber, climb, swim, row, cuddle with animals and much more!

The Pinkpop Expo takes you back in time to the festival Pinkpop. See legendary photos of the many visitors and artists such as Mick Jagger and Sting but also of Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen. In short: the Expo is a must see for Pinkpop fans of the past and those of today!

Discover the versatility of the Maas in RivierPark Maasvallei, a cross-border nature reserve with a mix of old stream channels, dikes, cut meanders, floodplains and unique fauna and flora.

The river points the way: the Maas Cycle Route follows the river and invites you to wander through the entire province - from the nature parks in the north to the hills in the southern part of the region.

National Park De Meinweg has a terrace landscape that is unique for the Netherlands. The Meinweg is the only area in Limburg where the adder still occurs! In addition to adders, you can also spot wild boar in the Meinweg. This, together with the Veluwe, is the only place in the Netherlands where these animals are allowed to live. Various types of routes have been set out in the Meinweg. That's why it's a perfect location for an active day out.

Located in the old, historic clay factory in Buggenum, Home of Heroes offers a wide range of activities. With the factory as a backdrop, a unique environment and ambiance are created that take you as a visitor into their hero stories, making it the place where heroes come to life, where they can shape and tell their own stories, and where the experience is paramount. Home of Heroes is suitable for young and old alike.

On the Vaalserberg omen the borders of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands together, the Drielandenpunt. In addition, the Vaalserberg is the highest hill in the Netherlands (322.4 meters above sea level). Also, visit one of the watchtowers there and/or discover this "mountain" during one of the many hiking trails to choose from here.

The Miljoenenlijn is a beautiful railroad line straight through the South Limburg Hill Country. Board the steam train of over 100 years old at Simpelveld Station, get carried away by the enchanting landscape and take a nostalgic trip back in time.

The nature reserve covers some 900 ha. The various streams form the core of the area. The stream valleys in the Leudal are of a picturesque beauty. They are covered with mostly natural forest with hazel, birch and willow. The area is also home to a beautiful water mill, the Sint Ursula Mill, also known as the Leumolen. It is also a popular area among hikers, cyclists and horseback riders.

Discover the largest and most exciting labyrinth in the Netherlands. While wandering, find your way to the center. But watch out for the spontaneously spouting water walls!

At Fun Valley, you can enjoy yourself for hours in the indoor or outdoor playground with attractions such as climbing frames, trampolines, bouncy castles, canoes, and pedal boats. Or try one of the activities such as escape rooms, laser tag, paintball, archery, and much more.

Discover the serene tranquility at the only American cemetery in the Netherlands More than 8,000 American soldiers are buried here and 1,722 are commemorated on the Walls of the Missing.

Anselm Kiefer, Neo Rauch, Joseph Beuys - the Bonnefantenmuseum's permanent collection of contemporary art includes many famous names. But contemporary art is only one focus of the Maastricht museum. Visitors can travel through the centuries: from more than 900-year-old wooden and ivory sculptures to paintings by Italian masters from 1300 to our own time.

Cave biking - adventure cave tour - hiking orientation tour - and much more! Above and below ground adventure at ASP Adventure.

Wine estate Fromberg has been producing still wines since 1991 and released the Netherlands' first sparkling wine in 1996. So come taste the atmosphere of the Limburg countryside soon.

Discovery Museum is an interactive discovery museum where you will be short of hands and eyes for all the fun "do stations"! The museum is all about earth, science, engineering and design.

Rolduc Abbey is the largest abbey complex in the Benelux with over 900 years of history. The complex is not for nothing on the Unesco list of 100 most important monuments in the Netherlands.

A visit to GaiaZOO is an unforgettable day out for young and old. Take a complete trip around the world in one day and meet countless special animals.

On the Wilhelminaberg in Landgraaf is SnowWorld, the longest indoor slope in the Netherlands with always fresh snow. Here you will also find one of Europe's largest climbing parks with 25,000 m2 of climbing fun, Adventure Valley.

Unwind at the top of the Cauberg where Thermae 2000 is hidden in the greenery. Splash in the warm thermal pools with water from its own source, bubble in the whirlpools and relax in the many saunas and steam baths.

Hit a hole in one on the most beautiful golf courses in the Netherlands! The hills of South Limburg offer a beautiful backdrop for professional golf courses with different levels of difficulty, surrounded by nature. Several magnificent golf courses guarantee a lot of golfing fun, but also the necessary golf challenge for true golf lovers.

The oldest basilica in our country, St. Amelberg Basilica, with its art treasures, is absolutely worth a visit. The basilica was founded in the 2nd half of the 7th century and converted into an abbey complex in the 11th century. Inside the basilica is the tomb of St. Amelberga of Susteren. Also visit the treasury where valuable church objects are kept.

All in Echt is a Family Entertainment Center, with all activities clustered under one roof. Features include a go-kart track, Prison Island, Glow in the dark mini golf, bowling alleys, an exciting laser game arena and paintball terrain.

The varied landscape of GrensPark Kempen~Broek consists of several adjacent parts, like a house with rooms. Each room exudes its own atmosphere: forest, marsh, hayfield, stream valley. These rooms are home to numerous rare plants and animals. Hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, horsemen and mountain bikers can enjoy the landscape, nature or cultural elements at their own pace via marked trails.