Epen

Worth seeing in and around Epen

One place within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Kasteel Wittem

   Kasteel Wittem is a defunct restaurant located in Castle Wittem in Wittem, in the Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 1977 and retained that rating until 1989.

   3.4 km · castle in Wittem, Gulpen-Wittem, Netherlands · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Sint Paulus Bekering

   Timber framed houses that are typical for South Limburg, are especially common in Epen and the surrounding villages.

2. 02
   Eper Molen

   This watermill along the river Geul was built in 1844, but renovations in the 20th century changed the looks of it.

3. 03
   Volmolen

   This 18th century watermill on a side stream of the Geul was originally build as a fulling mill.

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Things to do

Touring. The obvious activity around and the main reason for many tourists to come to Epen. By bike, electric bike, motor scooter or car - touring the surroundings with the occasional stop for a picture, picnic or coffee is a lovely thing to do. Hiking. Another highly popular way to see the best of this area is simply on foot.

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Where to eat

There are many places that cater to visitors here. Most serve simple but good bistro-style food and some have excellent views. Some places may close early or even entirely in winter. Taverne Wingbergermolen, Terpoorterweg 4,. Housed in an ancient water mill, this charming place serves simple but good food. Try the regional stew: zuurvlees.

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Getting to Epen

Airports

Maastricht Aachen (MST), 18 km · Düsseldorf (DUS), 82 km · Eindhoven (EIN), 83 km

• Eindhoven → Epen

  80 km · quickest by road, 2h 14m · €11–15
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• Rotterdam → Epen

  162 km · quickest by road, 3h 34m · €24–33
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• Amsterdam → Epen

  191 km · quickest by road, 3h 57m · €23–32
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