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The region around Maastricht has a strikingly large number of attractions, large and small, which act as magnets for young and old alike. A visit to the castles, caves, mines and museums brings the centuries-old history of the region to life. And of course you can go for a ride on an authentic steam train, visit the most innovative and beautiful zoo in the Netherlands - GaiaPark - or take part in an exciting mystery search in the Labyrinth at the three-country point, to name just a few of the many attractions available.

Shopping at the Designer Outlet in Roermond means outlet shopping in style. The Roermond Designer Outlet has an unparalleled collection of unique designer labels and international brands under one roof. In an attractive and welcoming environment

Stadsweide 2
6041 TD, Roermond
Tel.: +31(0)475-351777   Fax: +31(0)475-311687

GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo, set in the middle of the beautiful and gently rolling South Limburg landscape, was chosen by the ANWB (Dutch Royal motor club) as the best zoo in all the Netherland! GaiaPark has created a beautiful world with animals living

Dentgenbachweg 105
6468 PG, Kerkrade
Tel.: +31(0)45-5676070   Fax: +31(0)45-5676071

At the top of Cauberg Hill in Valkenburg, one of the most beautiful spots in South Limburg, lies the Holland Casino. Excitement and relaxation come together in perfect harmony at this top location. A visit here means more than just roulette,

Cauberg 28
6301 BT, Valkenburg a/d Geul
Tel.: +31(0)43-6099600

Three attractions with lots of action and effort as well as relaxation: the cable lift takes you 86 m higher to the lookout tower and two toboggan runs, after which you can cruise down the 325 m and 375 m long runs at high speeds. The tow lift then

Neerhem 44
6301 CJ, Valkenburg a/d Geul
Tel.: +31 (0)43 609 06 09   Fax: +31 (0)43 609 06 11

Prices from € 5,75

Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. It's an exciting and fairytale-like castle with beautiful towers, exciting passageways and a real castle moat to top it all off. The oldest part of the

Klinkertstraat 118
6433 PB, Hoensbroek
Tel.: +31(0)45-5227272   Fax: +31(0)45-5211427

Prices from € 3,00 till € 8,50

The Velvet cave was originally part of a prehistoric sea bed. More recently, over the centuries, workers laboured here to cut out blocks of marl for building houses and castles. Now you can follow the lamp of the guide as he leads you through the

Grendelplein 13
6301 BS, Valkenburg aan de Geul
Tel.: +31(0)43-8200040   Fax: +31(0)43-6090114

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2½-hour guided tour through the work of the architect Hundertwasser, inc. coffee or tea with waffle.  Opening hours: by reservation via VVV

Onderstestraat 35
6301 KA, Valkenburg aan de Geul
Tel.: 043-6049250   Fax: 043-6040269

The three-country labyrinth lies at the Drielandenpunt (three-country point) in Vaals and is a great place for direction seekers. During your wanderings in the labyrinth, you will pass spontaneously spouting walls of water. Your goal is a very cosy

Viergrenzenweg 97
6291 BM, Vaals
Tel.: +31(0)43-3065200   Fax: +31(0)43-3065945

Maasmechelen Village outlet shopping is located near the intersection of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, only 20 minutes from Maastricht. You can shop for items from previous collections and save 30% to 60% throughout the year on a wide range

Zetellaan 100
3630, Maasmechelen, België
Tel.: 0800-0204651   Fax: +31(0)89-774020

The ZLSM rides over the famous Million Line right through the hill country between Schin op Geul and Kerkrade, and on Sundays all the way to Heerlen. The journey can be made by steam train or by taking the “Schienenbus” (panorama

Stationstraat 20
6369 VJ, Simpelveld
Tel.: +31(0)45-5440018   Fax: +31(0)45-5688128

VALKENBURG COAL MINE "THE BLACK GOLD" Discover the world of coal mining in a mysterious

Daalhemerweg
6301 BJ, Valkenburg
Tel.: +31(0)43-6012491   Fax: +31(0)43-6016550

In 1618, Count Joest Maximillian of Gronsveld ordered construction to start on the Tower Mill. This windmill still grinds grain for farmers and people who like to bake their own bread.  This traditional mill is

Rijksweg 90
6228 XZ, Maastricht
Tel.: +31(0)43-3614721

The Valkenburg cave aquarium has been enjoyed by over 8 milion enthusiastic visitors from all over the world over the last 55 years.  A visit to this aquarium, which is located in a real underground cave, is an unforgettable

Trichtergrubbe 2
6301 BV, Valkenburg
Tel.: +31(0)43-6042929 / +31(0)43-6012336   Fax: +31(0)43-6042929