Things to do in Limburg

GaiaZOO is a unique zoo in the Netherlands, containing over 2,000 animals. It offers visitors the chance to travel the world in one day, from the savannah to the rainforest. The zoo is located in Kerkrade.

Coal Mine Valkenburg is a unique location in Limburg where former miners lead underground tours of old working coal mines. It's easy to reach by car or with public transport.

MergelRijk is an underground visitor attraction in Valkenburg, Limburg, the Netherlands. Located in the caves beneath Valkenburg, MergelRijk features numerous subterranean-themed walkthrough exhibits that cover everything from sand and marlstone sculpture-making to dinosaur fossil excavation and more.

One of the oldest (and biggest) castles in all of the Netherlands, Hoensbroek Castle is a stronghold of Dutch cultural history located in the pastoral province of Limburg. Over the centuries it's been home to knights, barons, royals, and poets, and was also used as a shelter for orphans after World War II. Given its age, the castle has also seen its fair share of architectural redesigning over the years, and is now a patchwork of historical styles, with an ancient watchtower its last remaining original feature. It is surrounded by a large dramatic moat, which may or may not contain the mythical Hoensbroek Monster.

Thermenmuseum opened in 1977, after an archaeological excavation uncovered what is now the best preserved Roman bathhouse in the Netherlands. The museum allows visitors to wander raised bridges and get an exceptional view of the 2000-year-old site. There are also exhibitions of fascinating Roman artifacts, tools and trinkets, as well as a dazzling 3D light show depicting what the baths would have looked like in their day.