A place on earth where life is still rich and good. A visit to a traditional Limburg establishment is a real happening where due attention is also paid to man's culinary needs. Discover culinary traditions and taste the good and healthy life during a visit to a winery or a brewery. History and culture are abundant in Zuid-Limburg. You can go right back to the era of the Romans, castles, coal pits, steam trains and even prehistory! But there are also challenging museums, you can take an ancient steam train puffing down the so-called Million Guilders line and even underground - in the caves - history comes alive. Zuid-Limburg is the region of hills and valleys. And that is a good place to stay. You have a whole network of cycling and mountain-biking tracks at your disposal. No route is too long or too hard, for you determine the route and the distance yourself. The region is also a real paradise for walking. With footpaths crossing wooded hills and wild river banks along the Maas, the Geul and the Gulp. By grazing cows, mills and half-timbered farm houses. With steep slopes and splendid panoramas. And always with a nearby street-side cafe inviting you to take rest and enjoy. Read more >>>>

DID YOU KNOW ...
That nearly a quarter of its surface area is below sea level. The lowest point in the Netherlands, near Rotterdam, is 6.7 metres below sea level. Its highest point, the Vaalserberg, is 312 metres above sea level. The Vaalserberg is in the southeast of the country, where the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet.

Caves There is a fascinating world to be found in Valkenburg or in fact under Valkenburg: the municipal caves, visited by great numbers of people every year. The Romans started work on these caves around 2000 years ago when they began mining the ground for the marl that they needed as building material. You will come face to face with the primal forces of nature, the appearance of which has continually changed over time.

Castle Hoensbroek

Castle Hoensbroek in South Limburg is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. The oldest section of the castle structure dates from 1250. The 40 different beautiful halls and rooms in the castle will take you on a fantastic journey through time.

Coal Mine

Unique in Europe
Discover the world of mining in a mysterious, underground environ- ment. First, you visit an underground cinema, with a special atmosphere. There you see a unique 1960's promotion film from 'De Staats Mijnen' (DSM). This film will give you a good insight into all aspects of mining. Guided tours of coal mine by former mine workers.

Mondo Verde Gardens of the World
With 25 hectares Wereldtuinen Mondo Verde is the greenest park in the Netherlands, a real Mecca for the nature lovers. The most beautiful places on earth are perfectly reconstructed in the slight falling landscape. Through this beautiful landscape flow art, culture, nature, gardens and architecture from all over the world together to a whole. During your expedition you cross the world of Japan, England, Morocco, and Russia to the Tropics. A meeting with the gardens of the world surely will surprise you!

The 3 NATIONAL PARKS:
De Groote Peel National Park
De Meinweg National Park
De Maasduinen National Park