Trips in Valkenburg
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Valkenburg Station
Valkenburg train station is one of the oldest and most characteristic stations in the Netherlands. The station is not only a practical hub for travelers, but also a piece of cultural history and a tourist attraction in itself. The station building is a National Monument and was opened on October 23, 1853. Valkenburg train station is close to the center of Valkenburg, which makes it easy to explore the city on foot. Valkenburg is located on the Heuvellandlijn. This train line connects Maastricht with Heerlen and continues to Kerkrade, the train also stops in other beautiful places in Zuid-Limburg.
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By public transport to and from Valkenburg
The train from Valkenburg to Maastricht
The express train (RE18) takes you from Valkenburg to Maastricht in 10 minutes with one stop. The local train (RS18) from Valkenburg reaches Maastricht in 14 minutes with stops in Houthem-Sint Gerlach, Meerssen and Maastricht Noord. A public transport ticket costs €3.94 per person for a single journey.
The bus from Valkenburg to Maastricht
Bus line 4 takes you from Valkenburg to Maastricht in less than half an hour. A bus ticket costs €3.67 per person for a single trip. Are you on vacation on the Cauberg? Then get on the bus at stop Cauberg. Then you can be in Maastricht in 20 minutes. A bus ticket then costs €3,12 per person for a one-way trip.
The train from Valkenburg to Heerlen
The express train (RE18) will take you directly from Valkenburg to Heerlen in 11 minutes. Or take the local train (RS18) and travel from Valkenburg to Heerlen in 16 minutes. The train stops at 4 stops, and a public transport ticket costs €3.94 per person for a single journey.
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Top 3 trips in Valkenburg
Kasteelruïne and Fluweelengrot
Explore the historic Kasteelruïne and walk through the underground Fluweelengrot, where works of art and history come together. Valkenburg's Kasteelruïne is the only castle on a hill in the Netherlands. The Fluweelengrot can be found under the Kasteelruïne. It is one of Valkenburg's famous marl caves.
Thermae 2000
Thermae 2000 is a luxury wellness and spa resort on the famous Cauberg in Valkenburg. Relax in the thermal baths and enjoy the spa and wellness facilities. Eat a healthy meal in the restaurant and book an overnight stay in the adjacent hotel, overlooking the beautiful Limburg countryside.
Coal Mine
The Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg is not a real mine, but recreated in one of the marl caves. The mine offers an educational experience about mining history in Zuid-Limburg. Take a guided tour with a former miner. You will learn about the machines that were used and how coal was mined.
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