You don't get bored in the Heart of Limburg: surprisingly versatile

The Heart of Limburg is an area to indulge yourself and offers holidaymakers something unique. An un-Dutch landscape where nature and culture go hand in hand. Cyclists and hikers can wander around for days in the most beautiful nature reserves. In the many historic towns you can enjoy typical Limburg hospitality. In short, too much to discover in one day. Limburg is better experienced with a multi-day stay.

Camping

The Heart of Limburg offers an unforgettable stay for every camping enthusiast. The accommodation options are numerous here; from cozy farm and mini campsite to cozy family and recreational park. But there is also a wide range of well-equipped camper pitches. You can camp with your own tent, caravan or camper in the middle of nature or even right on the water. The many campsites offer plenty of variety. Do you not have your own caravan or tent? Many campsites also rent out fully equipped tents or caravans. Larger campsites or recreational parks offer more facilities such as an indoor or outdoor swimming pool, a playground for children to enjoy and entertainment for young and old. In addition, there are several campsites that have glamping on the menu: an abundance of luxury and comfort, while retaining the real camping feeling.

Walking and cycling

Nowhere in the Netherlands can you cycle and walk as comfortably as in North and Central Limburg. With hundreds of kilometers of cycling junctions you can go in any direction here. The versatility of the area, the flat and varied routes and the Limburg hospitality make every walking or cycling tour an unforgettable experience. There is plenty of choice to go out with your racing bike, E-Bike, mountain bike, gravel bike or other bicycle variant in the part of the Netherlands that is wedged between Belgium and Germany. Cyclists and walkers can wander around for days in the most beautiful nature reserves or in the many historic towns where you can experience typical Limburg hospitality. You can plan a cycling or walking route easily and quickly via www.routeplannerlimburg.nl. Simply choose your favorite route in the route planner, download it for your phone or print it out and you're ready to go. Along the way there is of course plenty of opportunity to relax on a cozy terrace.

The Big Five

Five beautiful nature reserves in Central Limburg, the Limburg 'Big Five', invite you for a brisk walk or bike ride. The five include De Meinweg National Park, De Groote Peel National Park, the Leudal, RivierPark Maasvallei and GrensPark Kempen~Broek. These areas are a paradise for riders, walkers, cyclists and anyone who loves nature. You can enjoy this all year round.

Castle route

Do you like history and castles? Then get on your steel steed and take a tour of centuries-old castles. Start your route in the Maasdorp Kessel where you can visit not only one of the oldest, but also the most modern castle in our country. A little further north you will come across four castles around Baarlo within a relatively short distance of each other. From here you cycle through the Heldense forests towards the village of Neer, where you can enjoy a beautiful Maas panorama. Via the Musschenberg nature reserve in Kessel-Eik you return to the starting point Kasteel de Keverberg in Kessel via the banks of the Maas.

Shopping

The Heart of Limburg is also the right place for urban antics. A day of shopping in Venray, Weert or Roermond guarantees a pleasant day of shopping pleasure. From large chains to small specialty shops with personal attention, these cities have it all. And in between, it is wonderful to relax on one of the terraces for coffee and pie or an extensive lunch with only regional products in one of Limburg's culinary gems. Real shoppers should not miss a visit to Designer Outlet Roermond. Here you will find more than 200 stores with branded items in designer clothing, shoes and perfumes. You can also find sporty outdoor clothing, tools, crockery and cooking utensils there.

Maasplassen

With an area of ​​over 3000 hectares, the extensive Maasplassen area is the largest contiguous water sports area in the Netherlands and therefore a true El Dorado for every water sports enthusiast. You can swim, surf, sail, dive, SUP, row and canoe. But daredevils will also get their money's worth with the option of water skiing, flyboarding or wakeboarding. Various shipping companies also provide boat trips across the Maasplassen. For those who prefer to enjoy the waterfront, there are clean day beaches in the summer and several trendy beach clubs.

For more information about Central and North Limburg, visit: www.hartvanlimburg.nl

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