Hotspots in Central Limburg
Enjoy an abundance of greenery, sailing on the Maasplassen, local specialties that you want to take home or a day of outlet shopping. All you have to do is park your camper at one of the campsites in Central Limburg. A selection of places you must visit here.
De Groote Peel National Park
A special nature reserve is De Groote Peel National Park, the smallest national park in the Netherlands, full of grand nature. The area is mainly known for the peat extraction that has left its mark in this raised bog area. Open plains alternate with water, heath, birch forests and sand ridges, making this landscape a paradise for the more than ninety bird species that have chosen this area as a breeding ground. From the little grebe to the water rail and from the bluethroat to the stonechat. The best way to visit De Groote Peel is on foot. Many walking routes have been set out for this purpose, including over the wooden bridges and from the lookout tower you have a beautiful view of this landscape.
More information: www.vvvmiddenlimburg.nl
Designer Outlet Roermond
The Designer Outlet Roermond should not be missed when visiting this region. It is one of the hotspots that put Roermond on the map. More than 8 million people visit this shopping Eldorado every year. Here you will find around 185 stores from all major brands that offer designer clothing and other products with discounts of up to 70%, all year round, with Christmas Day and New Year's Day as exceptions.
More information: www.designeroutletroermond.nl
Horse riding in De Meinweg National Park
A covered wagon ride or horseback riding through the De Meinweg National Park. An experience you will never forget. The park is located east of Roermond and has an area of no less than 1.800 hectares. Peace, space and green nature with dozens of riding trails. Riding school Rijstal Venhof is located on the edge of the nature park, where you can book guided outdoor rides and covered wagon rides. The terrace in nature is another part of the riding school. A leafy country estate to fully recharge after a brisk walk.
More information: www.venhof.nl
Tasting beer in the city brewery of Weert
The Brouwschuur is the location of the Weerter City Brewery. Here you can taste the most special beers such as the Doef van d'n Daeke, Weerts dialect for 'Black Crow'. Or drink a Bockie Bè, a bottom-fermented bock beer. Don't miss the Dae Willich, a heavy drink with an alcohol content of 11 percent. However, brewmaster Erwin Strijbosch does even more. He guides other brewers in the brewery, develops recipes for others and you can brew your own beer here, according to your own recipe, with the installation of the Brouwschuur. A trendy place to be in a former smelter.
More information: www.weerterstadsbrouwerij.nl
Island walk in the Maas
The old fortified town of Stevensweert and the village of Ohé and Laak are located on an island between two arms of the Maas. The island is approximately 5 kilometers long and 2,5 km wide. You can follow a clearly signposted walking route of about 12 kilometers. You will then pass Walburg Castle, Hasselholt Castle and the St. Rochus Chapel. The walk starts and ends at De Hompesche Molen in Stevensweert. Shorter is also possible. A round of Ohé en Laak is only 7 kilometers long and the round of Stevensweert is only 6 kilometers. Nice to see in Stevensweert are the old fortifications, some of which have been restored to their former glory. The route is available at the Central Limburg Tourist Office.
More information: www.vvvmiddenlimburg.nl
Sailing across the Maasplassen
Rent a boat or embark for a cruise. For this you can go to the Maasplassen. From the Maas towns of Maasbracht, Wessem and Thorn you can take a tour boat onto the Maas and in Roermond you can take a daily boat trip of over an hour from the Roerkade in the summer. The Maasplassen are the most beautiful sailing area for every water sports enthusiast. You can swim, surf, sail, SUP, dive, row or canoe here. Thrillseekers opt for fast work such as flyboarding, water skiing or wakeboarding. But you can also do nothing, on one of the beautiful day beaches or on the terraces of the trendy beach clubs that you can find here.
More information: www.maasplassen.com
Dragon village Beesel
The village of Beesel is located right on the German border, known for its dragon drawings. An open-air theater spectacle that is held once every seven years at Nieuwenbroeck Castle. The oldest known performance dates from 1736. After the performances there is a historical parade with a fire-breathing dragon of 14 meters long. The last edition of the Dragon Stitching was in 2016, so you will have to wait until the summer of 2023 for a new performance. But even without dragon marks, Beesel is worth a visit. if only for the car-free border crossing where you can cycle through the greenery to Germany.
More information: www.vvvbeesel.nl
Thorn, the white town
Feminism avant la lettre. The mini-state of Thorn was ruled by women for centuries. It was peaceful and prosperous. Until Napoleon, a man, came and ruined it. Thorn is looking good these days. Prosperous even. But once upon a time that was different. The residents could not pay the taxes collected with the arrival of Napoleon. The more windows a house had on the street side, the higher the amount the tax authorities claimed. They therefore closed their windows with rubble from destroyed monastery buildings. And that shame was covered up with a layer of whitewash. Thorn has only been formally part of the Netherlands since 1842, and until 1794 it was even a separate country. A mini-state where a woman held sway. The permanent exhibition of the Het Land van Thorn museum provides an insight into the remarkable history of this corner of Central Limburg.
More information: www.museumhetlandvanthorn.nl
Campsites in Central Limburg
Camping at the farm or in luxury at a holiday park with all amenities. In Central Limburg you can experience it with a tent, trailer tent, camper or caravan. An overview of campsites can be found at: www.vvvmiddenlimburg.nl/nl/overnachten
Wide range of campers and caravans
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