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Heerlen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Heerlen

Heerlen is uncommonly hilly compared to the rest of the country. It is in the southern part of the Netherlands, betweenMaastrichtandLiègeto the west, andAachento the east. It's also very close to nature reserveBrunssummerheide. Most travelers will mainly go here to visit the beautiful and plentiful limburgish landscapes, either by bike or on foot. However, the city has also plenty of worthwhile attractions to visit. The city has been building on becoming a more green urban park city, from the old industrial city it was before. The old paved streets have been turned into lush green borders with trees, and the smaller suburbs have also gotten this overhaul, with smaller parks all around to discover between the houses. The city park Aambos houses a small free zoo with deer, goats and other an

Top Attractions in Heerlen

Explore the best things to see and do in Heerlen:

  • Aambos
  • Beautiful Benzerade
  • Bowling & Partyhoeve De Aar
  • Brunssummerheide
  • Castle Hoensbroek
  • Caumerbeek
  • Cultura Nova
  • Dutch Mine Museum

Where to Eat in Heerlen

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Auberge de Rousch
  • 🍴Bagels & Beans
  • 🍴Broodjeszaak Bufkes
  • 🍴Carpe Diem
  • 🍴El Greco
  • 🍴Grand Turquoise

Where to Stay in Heerlen

  • 🏨Bastion Hotel Heerlen
  • 🏨Hotel Kasteel Terworm
  • 🏨Huizepassart
  • 🏨Stadshotel Botterweck
  • 🏨Tulip Inn Heerlen City
  • 🏨Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen

Heerlen Travel Guide Sections

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