Epen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Gulpen-Wittem, Netherlands
About Epen
For long, Dutch, Belgian and German tourists have discovered the beautiful surroundings of this region and of Epen in particular. Although only some 740 locals live in the village itself today, or 1120 when the surrounding area is added to that number, there are plenty of options to stay, eat and drink. Epen is part of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, withGulpenandWittemobviously being the primary towns. The Belgian border is at walking distance, allowing for lovely cross-border hikes to the Belgian villages on the other side. The river Geul passes through Epen, leaving zinc and other specific elements in the soils it touches. It is therefore that Zinkviooltjes, a rare kind of violets, and other rare, zinc-loving plants are found here. In medieval times, the Epen territory belonged to th
Top Attractions in Epen
Explore the best things to see and do in Epen:
- ★Eper Molen
- ★Hiking
- ★Sheep shepherd
- ★Sint Paulus Bekering
- ★Timber framed houses
- ★Touring
- ★Volmolen
Where to Eat in Epen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bij Giuseppe
- 🍴De Krieëkel
- 🍴De Pannekoek
- 🍴Panorama Restaurant Gerardushoeve
- 🍴Taverne Wingbergermolen
Where to Stay in Epen
- 🏨Camping Oosterberg
- 🏨Hotel Creusen
- 🏨Hotel de Kroon
- 🏨Hotel Inkelshoes
- 🏨Ons Krijtland
- 🏨Wandelhotel In 't groene dal
Epen Travel Guide Sections
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