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Heerlen
City and municipality in Limburg, Netherlands

Heerlen

Heerlen is a city and a municipality in the southeast of the Netherlands.

Plan a trip to Heerlen→From Eindhoven

It is the third largest settlement proper in the province of Limburg. Measured as a municipality, it is the fourth largest municipality in the province of Limburg.

Get in

Getting to Heerlen

The main

  1. 01
    Heerlen Woonboulevard ARR
  2. 02
    Hoensbroek ARR
See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    Dutch Mine Museum

    The Dutch Mine Museum is in the former shaft of the Oranje Nassau I mine.

  2. 02
    Schunk

    Housed in the "Glaspaleis", a well-known and modernized glass building on the main market, this cultural institution usually has some exhibitions on display, and often free.

  3. 03
    Thermenmuseum

    This museum is built to encase the ruins of a Roman bathhouse which still is an archaeological dig site.

  4. 04
    The Oliemolen
  5. 05
    Schelmentoren

    This tower from the 12th century had throughout history several functions, living tower for nobels, a court and prison tower.

  6. 06
    Sterrenwacht

    Schaapskooiweg 95,.

Do

Things to do

  1. 01
    Neoliet

    The indoor climbing wall is a great experience to have.

  2. 02
    Bowling & Partyhoeve De Aar

    Making reservations is highly recommended as it is usually packed.

  3. 03
    Kinderstad Heerlen
  4. 04
    Terworm

    Take a walk between Heerlen en Voerendaal and see some of the great nature in Heerlen.

  5. 05
    Brunssummerheide

    The biggest nature reserve in south Limburg.

  6. 06
    Beautiful Benzerade

    See a source of the Geleenbeek stream in Heerlen and also seeing some of the farms in this old village.

Eat

Where to eat

  1. 01
    Mr Wok

    A small restaurant but very good wok take-away food, especially the sauces.

  2. 02
    Mijn Streek

    The highest restaurant in Heerlen, it's very popular, has good views over the city, and a great outdoor terrace for warm days.

  3. 03
    Visser Chocolade & IJs

    They make chocolate of the highest quality within the store, a great option to get a gift for family and friends.

  4. 04
    Smulbar Expresse

    For typical fried snacks, this is a good spot to grab some fries and a sausage.

  5. 05
    Broodjeszaak Bufkes
How locals move

Getting around Heerlen the local way

  • Get aroundWhile that is more expensive for single journeys, it's a good option for day trips.
  • Get aroundSome of the smaller hamlets are served by minibuses, but they leave from the regular platforms at e.g.
  • Go nextThe German city of Aachen is just at the other side of the border and makes a great day trip.

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