Travel tips: Valkenburg on the river Geul
Valkenburg is located by the Geul, a small river in the Limburg province, about a 10 minute train ride from the most southern Dutch town, Maastricht.
Valkenburg Station is one of the oldest stations in the Netherlands and really quaint! But People come for the famous caves , the castle ruins plus the lovely restaurants and cafes.
The castle, with a history dating back to the 11th century, only consists of remains today, but opens onto a fantastic panoramic view over the town of Valkenburg. There is also a spa and wellness Thermae 2000 where the water is over 40,000 years old. A summer toboggan run promises high-speed fun or take the chairlift to the starting point on the hill.
Castle ruins….But the best in Valkenburg is the vibrant, Spanish, Carribean like holiday atmosphere. It’s a holiday fever grab in good weather and the restaurants on every side of the winding allies to the castle ruins are abundant with delicious smells, gay happy people and festive decorations hanging from their sun awnings. Don’t take the bus into town but walk it. It’s short and scenic through the park and a few shopping streets to reach the historic old part. Bon voyage! Happy walking!
A Lovely wishing well beside the church.
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