VALKENBURG - SHORT TOUR - 4K TRAVEL GUIDE - NETHERLANDS
Netherlands, Valkenburg aan de Geul is a small community which has long been a real tourist magnet. People come here to discover the mines and caves with their drawings that date back to Roman times; another attraction is the Valkenburg castle from which you can observe the glorious landscape of Limburg.
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VALKENBURG AAN DE GEUL - PAREL VAN ZUID-LIMBURG
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Exploring the touristic city of Valkenburg aan de Geul in Limburg, The Netherlands
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Valkenburg (Limburgs: Valkeberg of Vallekeberg; Frans: Fauquemont) is een stad in de Nederlandse gemeente Valkenburg aan de Geul, gelegen in het Zuid-Limburgse Heuvelland. Valkenburg heeft een sterk toeristisch karakter. De historische stadskern met zijn vele horecagelegenheden, het omliggende heuvelland en een groot aantal toeristische attracties en evenementen vormen de belangrijkste publiekstrekkers. Het belangrijkste evenement qua aantal bezoekers is Kerststad Valkenburg, de verzamelnaam voor een aantal activiteiten in de maand december, waaronder meerdere kerstmarkten in mergelgrotten en een wekelijkse christmas parade. In 2014 trok dit evenement, dat door de Amerikaanse televisiezender CNN geplaatst werd op een lijst met twaalf beste bestemmingen om de Kerst door te brengen, meer dan een miljoen bezoekers.
De bekendste attracties in Valkenburg zijn:
Gemeentegrot, Fluweelengrot, Romeinse Katakomben, Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg, MergelRijk en andere mergelgrotten
Museum Land van Valkenburg
Wilhelminatoren en Kabelbaan Valkenburg
Rotspark en Openluchttheater Valkenburg
Kuurpark, Thermae 2000 en Holland Casino
Pretpark De Valkenier, openluchtzwembad Konincswinkel en overdekt zwembad Polfermolen
Sprookjesbos Valkenburg
Amstel Gold Race Xperience
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Valkenburg aan de Geul is a municipality situated in the southeastern Dutch province of Limburg. The name refers to the central town in the municipality, Valkenburg, and the small river Geul. Sieges and conquests have been the recurrent theme in the history of Valkenburg, especially in connection with Valkenburg castle, seat of the counts of Valkenburg (or Falkenburg). It was here that Beatrice of Falkenburg grew up, who, in 1269 at the age of 15, married 60-year-old Richard of Cornwall, king of the Holy Roman Empire. In December 1672 the castle was once again destroyed by Dutch troops led by William III, trying to prevent the armies of Louis XIV of France from capturing it, this time not to be rebuilt.
In the 19th century, because of the natural environment of the area, Valkenburg became a holiday destination for the well-to-do in the Netherlands. Tourism developed, especially after in 1853 the railway from Maastricht to Heerlen and Aachen opened. Valkenburg railway station is the oldest surviving station in the Netherlands. In the beginning of the 20th century, Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers lived in Valkenburg for several years. He helped develop tourism by designing a hotel, an open-air theater and a copy of the catacombs of Rome. He also restored the medieval church and designed several tombs and a chapel in Gothic Revival style in a graveyard situated on Cauberg, a steep hill outside the town center.
These days Valkenburg is known for its tourist attractions:
Valkenburg castle, of which only a ruin remains;
several other castles, castle farms and stately homes, mostly situated along the Geul river;
Oud-Valkenburg, a small village along the Geul with a particularly picturesque ensemble of a gothic church, two castles (Genhoes and Schaloen) and several historic farmsteads, all in local marlstone;
several watermills, two in the old town;
parts of the city walls and two of three city gates survived (Berkelpoort and Grendelpoort; there are plans for the third gate to be rebuilt);
old court building (Spaans Leenhof);
Saint Nicolas church, a Gothic church in Valkenburg with some late Medieval wood carvings;
Saint Gerlachus church in nearby Houthem Sint-Gerlach, with Baroque frescos by Johann Adam Schöpf, painted on marl;
several former marl quarries (locally called 'caves', although they are largely man-made), offering guided tours; some have interesting charcoal drawings and marl sculptures, one has been recreated as the catacombs of Rome (designed by Pierre Cuypers), another one as a coal mine; in the winter Christmas markets are held in some quarries;
a 30-metre-high (98-foot) viewing tower (Wilhelminatoren) atop a hill, connected to the town below by aerial lift;
Thermae 2000, a sauna and wellness resort;
a Holland Casino branch, as well as a large park around it (Kuurpark);
two amusement parks; one focusing on popular fairy tales (Sprookjesbos);
Valkenburg is situated in a part of the Netherlands that is known for its natural environment and historical buildings. The area, although quite hilly, is perfectly suited for walks or (mountain) bike tours.
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands - affluent cultural center
Maastricht is a city and a municipality in the southeast of the Netherlands. It is the capital city of the province of Limburg.
Maastricht is located on both sides of the Meuse river, at the point where the Jeker River joins it.
Maastricht, a university city on the southern tip of the Netherlands, is distinguished by its medieval-era architecture and vibrant cultural scene. In its cobbled old town, is the Gothic-style church Sint Janskerk, and the Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius houses a significant collection of religious art. On the banks of the Maas River, bisecting the city, lies futuristic-looking Bonnefanten art museum.
Maastricht developed from a Roman settlement to a Medieval religious centre, a garrison town and an early industrial city. Today, Maastricht is well-regarded as an affluent cultural center. Maastricht has 1677 national heritage sites, which is the second highest number in a Dutch town, after Amsterdam. It has become known, by way of the Maastricht Treaty, as the birthplace of the European Union, European citizenship, and the single European currency, the euro. The town is popular with tourists for shopping and recreation, and has a large growing international student population. Maastricht is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network and is part of the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion, which includes nearby cities Aachen, Eupen, Hasselt, Liège and Tongeren. The Meuse-Rhine Euroregion is a metropolis with a population of about 3.900.000 and counts various international universities.
Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands
Windmill on a Saturday
Valkenburg : World Christmas City
Production and music: Harry Winthagen
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ZLSM 9 JUL 2017, Dutch preserved railway
Zuid Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij - Preserved railway in Limburg, a hilly region in The Netherlands filmed on Sunday 9th July 2017. (full version available on DVD or Bluray disc)
Veranstaltung auf der Zuid Limburgse Eisenbahn, Niederlande am 09.07.2017. mit englischen Satteltank-Dampfloks. (Volle Verson auf DVD oder Bluray erhältlich).
B&B Bordeaux Arnhem, Arnhem, Netherlands, HD Review
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Centrally located in Arnhem nearby the Sint Eusebius Church and the main shopping area, B&B Bordeaux Arnhem offers rooms with free WiFi access.
Each room of Bordaux Arnhem comes with a dining table, coffee/tea facilities and electric kettle. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and free toiletries as well as towels are provided.
During the morning breakfast is served and for lunch or dinner guests can go to one of the many restaurants in the direct surrounding of the accommodation. Rijnkade, with more restaurants and bars at the waterside, can be found within 1,300 feet.
The Gelredome Stadium is a 5-minute car drive, while the Open Air Museum is reachable within 10 minutes by car. Burgers Zoo is 3.1 miles away.
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Vakantiehuis Gulpen (Wijlre) 14 personen NL-6321-05 Nederland Holiday Home - Belvilla Vakantiehuizen
Bekijk dit Belvilla vakantiehuis in Limburg (Nederland):
Deze authentieke hoeve uit 1842 is gelegen in het fraaie Geuldal, tussen de plaatsen Wijlre en Schin op Geul. In deze gerestaureerde hoeve zijn twee afzonderlijke woningen gerealiseerd die gescheiden zijn door middel van een tussendeur. Dit maakt de woning erg geschikt voor bijvoorbeeld een gezellige familievakantie, waarbij u toch de nodige privacy heeft. U heeft de beschikking over twee terrassen, van waaruit u al deels uitzicht heeft op het prachtige Geuldal.
Deze locatie is een ideaal startpunt voor het maken van prachtige wandelingen en fietstochten door het Geuldal en het heuvelland. Het stoomtreintraject van de Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij is een onderdeel van het dorpje. De trein passeert de hoeve op ongeveer 200m.
Deze locatie is verder ook een prima uitvalsbasis voor het maken van uitstapjes naar onder andere Valkenburg (5km), met zijn bekende grotten, Thermae 2000 en casino, maar ook de gezellige stad Maastricht, Vaals met het bekende drielandenpunt en de historische steden Aken en Luik.
See this Belvilla holiday home:
There are two separate apartments in this restored farmhouse, which are divided by a door. The accommodation is very suitable for a cosy family holiday but still with enough privacy. You will have two terraces which provide views on the beautiful Geuldal.
This location is an ideal starting point for beautiful walks and cycling trips through the Geuldal and the hills. The steam train of the Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij goes through the village (at approx. 200m from the house).
This location is also a perfect base for excursions to e.g. Valkenburg (5 km) with its famous caves, Thermae 2000 and casino, but also the pleasant city Maastricht, Vaals with the well-known three countries point and the historical cities Aachen en Liège.
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