Hoensbroek
Hoensbroek is a Dutch town in the municipality of Heerlen.
It is situated in the southeast of Limburg, a province in the southeast of the Netherlands. Until 1982, Hoensbroek was a separate municipality.
Getting to Hoensbroek
Hoensbroek is well-connected by road, with the A76/E314 passing directly by. If you're getting in by car, follow the A76/314 and take exit 5 to Nuth/Hoensbroek. The Emmastraat connects the town directly to nearby Brunssum. There's a train station which is served by regional trains in the directions of Sittard and Heerlen.
- 01Hoensbroek
Worth seeing
- 01Hoensbroek Castle
Things to do
Zwemparadijs Otterveurdt, Gravin von Schönbornlaan 2,. Closed on Mondays. This local swimming pool isn't state of the art nor very large, but it's a fine place for a few hours in the water, especially with children. In summer, there's an outdoor pool and sun bathing field too.
Where to eat
Wok Paradiso, Markt 11,. All you can eat stir-fry place on the market square. Food isn't great but also reasonably priced, with drinks (which you can take on your own) included.
Getting around Hoensbroek 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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