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City break in Limburg. Active leisure ideas for Limburg - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Maastricht Wyck The fabulously beautiful region of Limburg appeals to fans of various activities. Scenic parks and caves, ultramodern malls and shopping centers, an abundance of attractive bars and restaurants with a huge choice of Dutch and Belgian beers - that's only a part of leisure options.
Excursion over cultural sights of Limburg - 'must visit' points of interest
Every city of Limburg is a living history embodied in incomparable historical monuments. Those who like to devote their rest to interesting museums and art galleries won’t be bored, as … Open
Tourists who prefer outdoor recreation have to pay attention to Kerkrade. It is where the most beautiful and well maintained zoo of Limburg, Gaiapark, is situated. The zoo features original African landscapes; many local residents were indeed brought from that distant continent. In many cities in the region you can find great entertainment complexes for the whole family. Sevenum is famous for Attractiepark Toverland Park, where there are suitable rides for younger guests and for thrill seekers.
Another important feature of the province is its nature and gorgeous gardens, many of which are well equipped to stay. Langraaf has a charming garden called Mondo Verde. There are interesting historical objects and a fabulously beautiful waterfall with a pond and exquisite sculptures, as well as a huge number of beautiful trees and flowers in it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Limburg sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Limburg is situated in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. Several centuries ago, Limburg was an independent county, large industrial and commercial area. Its capital was the city of … Open
In warmer months, the charming garden remains the most attractive holiday destination; in winter Langraaf attracts mainly fans of skiing. There is the great ski center, Snow World Landgraaf, with comfortable ski areas, equipment rentals and professional trainers.
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Maastricht Fans of gambling are attracted by picturesque town of Valkenburg with its popular Holland Casino. Unremarkable at first glance, the building remains one of the most popular holiday destinations among both locals and tourists. Families with children would like Fairy Tale Forest (Sprookjesbos) with a variety of colorful carousels and secluded seating areas. The perfect place for a family holiday will be the city of Stein immersed in the greenery of vast parklands. The territory of one of the local parks features the Steinerbos area with a diverse array of playgrounds.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Limburg
♥   National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 22.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Meinweg' , 31.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 67.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 68.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Limburg
♥   Amusement park 'Toverland' Sevenum, 7.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Wunderland Kalkar' , 40.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Amusementspark Tivoli' Berg en Dal, 42.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'DippieDoe' Best, 43.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Het Land van Jan Klaassen' Braamt, 56.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Limburg
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 52.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs De Vossemeren' Lommel, 55.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Molenheide' Houthalen-Helchteren, 61.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquafun SunParks' Mol, 65.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 69.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Limburg
♥   Restaurant 'De Cantharel' Blerick. Type - Modern cuisine. 10.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Enfin' Venlo. Type - Modern French. 11.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Brienen aan de Maas' Well. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Aubergine' Tegelen. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Alte Bürgermeisterei' Geldern-Walbeck. Type - Classic French. 13.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Limburg from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Abteiberg Museum

From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map:   Distance from Limburg center - 37.9 km.
The building in which the museum is located today was designed by the famous Austrian architect Hans Hollein. The building built by him is characterized by a very complex structure. It has a large-scale underground part. As the architect notes, he sought to make the museum multidimensional and unpredictable, so that his visit turned into an exciting adventure. The museum moved to the current building in 1982. It became known all over the world for its large-scale collection of avant-garde art. … Read further

Zeche Zollverein

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Limburg center - 68.1 km.
Coal mining has been conducted in the mines until 1986, until the field was completely exhausted. However, it was decided not to close it. Currently, extensive underground tunnels and old factories house interesting thematic museums, and desert tunnels attract curious tourists no less than the halls with unique exhibits. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Limburg

Venlo
The city’s authorities took action and turned once an abandoned area into a modern entertainment hub. The city’s center was already too busy at that time and there was not enough space for all restaurants and shops. Currently, this is a beloved destination for ... Open »
Monchengladbach
The visitors of Monchengladbach have a wide choice of entertainments. Travelers with children and nature admirers should visit the zoo Tiergarten Mönchengladbach. It is quite small but is distinguished by the diversity of animals from different countries. There are ... Open »
Eindhoven
Eindhoven is famous for an abundance of beautiful parks; those who prefer to devote time to hiking and cycling would enjoy the city. Families with children have to visit the local Best Zoo; spacious and well maintained, it is home to exotic animals. Camels and cheetahs, ... Open »
Duisburg
Duisburg will certainly please admirers of active vacations, since it provides the famous theme park called The Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. This is a beautiful landscape park that was founded on the site of a former steel plant. Today once barren industrial area is a ... Open »
Oberhausen
Aquapark Oberhausen provides swimming pools and attractions for the smallest ones, as well as a sports area with attractions for older children and adults. There was a time when a coaling tower was located on the site of the water park. Part of the structure was ... Open »
Dusseldorf
It’s really hard to choose the most interesting entertainment of Dusseldorf, because the city offers a lot of interesting opportunities for rest. A visit to Rhine Tower will surely leave a lot of pleasant memories. The tower is known as the tallest building in the ... Open »
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