Valkenburg, Netherlands

Valkenburg

A hill town with a castle ruin, caves and the country's only cable car.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Valkenburg

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb up to the castle ruin and its underground passages.
  2. AfternoonTake the cable car up to the Wilhelmina tower, or explore the Gemeentegrot cave.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town.

Day 2

Cycle through the hills of South Limburg to Maastricht.

What to eat

Limburg vlaai, a fruit tart, with coffee.

Local tips

Make the most of Valkenburg

Beat the crowds

Weekends and the Christmas market in the caves are busy. Weekdays are calmer.

Best photo spot

The castle ruin above the town, and the view from the Wilhelmina Tower.

Getting there

Trains from Maastricht take about 10 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Maastricht and the rolling hills of South Limburg.

Good to know

The Christmas markets are held inside the old marl caves. The cable car goes up to the Wilhelmina Tower.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Valkenburg

Getting there

  • Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)7 km away
  • Eindhoven Airport (EIN)70 km away
  • Maastricht10 km away
  • Aachen20 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Valkenburg: good to know

Is Valkenburg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. A hill town with a castle ruin, caves and the country's only cable car.

How many days do you need in Valkenburg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Valkenburg?

You can visit all year. Weekends and the Christmas market in the caves are busy. Weekdays are calmer.

How do you get to Valkenburg?

The nearest airport is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), about 7 km away. Trains from Maastricht take about 10 minutes.

What is there to see near Valkenburg?

Nearby hidden places include Maastricht (10 km), Aachen (20 km) and Hautes Fagnes (44 km).

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