Limburg - 77 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Limburg
Limburg is the southernmost of the 12 provinces of the Netherlands. The city features a number of historic homes, cathedrals cobblestone streets. There are claims that Maastricht is the oldest city in the country, but others contest that Nijmegen holds that title. The capital city is situated within walking distance of Belgium and is just a short bike ride away from Germany. The city also boasts excellent dining spots and plenty of shops.
Types of Attractions in Limburg
Activities Around
List of Attractions in Limburg
Maximus' Blitz Bahn
Man-made Structures- Other
Maximus' Blitz Bahn is a bob kart in the Dutch amusement park Toverland and was opened on March 28, 2015 in the theme area Wunder Wald. The attraction's station is located in a sunken location in the indoor part of the Wunder Wald theme area. The outdoor area of Maximus' Blitz Bahn is covered by a wooden construction with roof tiles. At the start of the ride, the route runs through a tunnel in which there are light effects.
Meinweg National Park
National Parks
Meinweg National Park is a national park in Limburg, Netherlands. It is about 1800 hectares in size and was established in 1995.De Meinweg has a so-called a terraced landscape. This means that there are three plateaus, the highest of which is 80 meters above sea level. The hilly landscape was largely formed by sediment that was deposited over the centuries by the Rhine and Meuse, but earthquakes have also contributed.
Mergellandroute
Outdoors- Other
1 Day Treks
The Mergelland route is a tourist route mapped out by the ANWB and runs through one of the hilliest parts of the Netherlands , namely South Limburg. The Mergelland route is a popular and often driven route for holidaymakers through the Limburg Heuvelland with a length of 110 kilometers by car and motorcycle or 127 kilometers by bicycle.
MergelRijk
Caves
Museums
MergelRijk is a marl cave in Valkenburg and part of the Limburger tunnels. Visit MergelRijk and come face to face with its life-sized- and miniature sculptures and learn about Limburg’s history- and geography. And it’s not just fun for the grown-ups, from an educational scavenger hunt to a workshop marl carving, there is plenty to do for the little ones! A visit to Mergelrijk is an experience for young and old!
Merlin's Quest
Theme Parks
Merlin's Quest is a cruise attraction in the Dutch theme park Toverland and is located in the theme area Avalon. The attraction is all about the mythology surrounding Merlin the Wizard and the search for the source of eternal life Tír na nÓg. The station building is a wooden construction and functions as a boathouse . On the first floor there is a decorated room with an animatronic and a moving painting in which Merlin the Magician can be seen. The control room is located on the ground floor.
Missiemuseum Steyl
Museums
The Steyl Mission Museum is a museum with an ethnographic and natural history collection in the monastery village of Steyl in the Dutch municipality of Venlo. The ethnography collection , assembled by the Steyl missionaries from the end of the 19th century , is very eclectic. Artifacts, utensils and clothing from China , Japan , Indonesia , the Philippines , Papua New Guinea , Ghana , Togo , Republic of the Congo and Paraguay are on display.
Mondo Verde
Theme Parks
Mondo Verde is a 25 hectare theme , amusement park and animal park located in Park Gravenrode , Landgraaf . Mondo Verde mainly shows international gardens with the accompanying culture. You can also use a number of attractions and animals are kept here.
Mookerheide
Forests
The Mookerheide or Mookerhei is a forest and heathland area east of Mook in the Dutch province of Limburg at an altitude of about 50 meters, south of Nijmegen. The forest area between Nijmegen and Mook used to be a large heath, which in its entirety was called the Mookerheide. The Heumense Schans can still be seen in the landscape near Molenhoek . Natuurmonumenten owns an area of 235 ha in the Mookerheide.
Mookerplas
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Outdoors- Other
The Mookerplas is a recreation area in the Dutch Limburg municipality of Mook en Middelaar. The area is 100 hectares and is located east of the river Maas. There is a large sandy beach with a large sunbathing lawn and there is also a smaller surfing beach and a meadow where small boats can moor.
Mount Saint Peter
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Mount Saint Peter, is the northern part of a plateau running north to south between the valleys of the river Geer to the west, and the Meuse to the east. The plateau runs from Maastricht in the Netherlands, through Riemst in Belgian Limburg almost to the city of Liège in Belgium, thus defining the topography of this border area between Flanders, Wallonia and the Netherlands.
Munsterkerk
Churches
Old Ruins
The Munsterkerk is a 13th-century church dedicated to Our Lady in the Dutch town of Roermond. Its remarkable front towers are 55 meter in height. The Munsterkerk is one of the most important example of Late Romanesque architecture in the Netherlands. The church is a Rijksmonument, and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.
Museum aan het Vrijthof
Museums
A majestic museum of photography in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is housed in the so-called Spanish Government building, one of the oldest non-religious buildings in Maastricht, facing the city's main square, Vrijthof. Its collection consisted of the Wagner-De Wit bequest and some later acquisitions. The collection, brought together by the artistic couple, contained art and artifacts from a wide array of periods and regions, some of which has been discarded by the current directors.
Museum Land van Valkenburg
Museums
Museum Valkenburg is a museum in the center of Valkenburg , in the Dutch province of Limburg . The museum is located in the former town hall and post office of Valkenburg, a building that has been a national monument since 1997 . The collection includes a number of very diverse collections in the fields of geology , Roman and medieval archaeology , local history and a modest collection of art .
Museum van Bommel van Dam
Museums
Museum van Bommel van Dam is a modern art museum in Venlo in the Dutch province of Limburg. Exhibited are painting and drawing, sculpture, photography and installations. It is an iconic attraction in this area and also visited by a lot of tourists every year.
National Park De Maasduinen
National Parks
National Park De Maasduinen is located in the north of Limburg province, between the Maas and the border with Germany. De Maasduinen National Park is unique because the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands is located in this area. These are the result of a combination of water, wind and humans over the centuries. This has created a beautiful nature reserve. Among other things, its size makes this area perfect for holidays & recreation.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein
Town Squares
The Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square is in the centre of Maastricht. The square is in the oldest part of the city within the late Roman castellum.The square is situated south of Maastricht's pedestrianised shopping district. Well known for its many café terraces, it is a popular place with tourists and local people alike.
Oorlogsmuseum Eyewitness
Museums
War Museum Eyewitness is a museum in Beek , South Limburg . The museum shows the history of the Second World War in Europe in very realistic dioramas. The human side of the past is central to the museum. This is done, among other things, on the basis of the fictional story of August Segel, a German paratrooper.
Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof
Museums
The Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof is an open -air museum in Nederweert-Eind in the Dutch province of Limburg. By demonstrating crafts and customs in the restored buildings, the museum functions for visitors as a traditional Peel village from the recent past. This museum focuses largely on games, food, drinks and crafts, but is also about discovery, experience and admiration, and is therefore suitable for all ages.
Reindersmeer
Lake/ River/ Ponds
The Reindersmeer is a dug lake in the Limburg municipality of Bergen. It has been managed by the municipality of Bergen since 2001 and has been part of the Maasduinen Park ever since. To prevent the surrounding agricultural land from drying out, a lock has been constructed in the canal between the Reindersmeer and Leukermeer. At least 22,500 ships carrying sand and gravel have sailed through the canal.
Rodelbaan Valkenburg
Man-made Structures- Other
A toboggan run is an attraction type that can be found in amusement parks and winter sports areas. The attraction type is based on the sport of tobogganing, but in this case without ice. Here in this area you can enjoy the ride with a beautiful view you whiz down the 375 and 325 meter long toboggan runs. You determine the speed yourself! When you are done with a job, you will be brought back up by our drag lift.
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For more information about Limburg, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limburg_(Netherlands)