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This is North Limburg
These stories are what make us unique
Discover the stories of North Limburg - North Limburg is all about looking closely, tasting and experiencing. Four facets of a region that will stay with you.
There’s more than one way to experience North Limburg. In Mook and Middelaar, you can walk through a landscape full of varied terrain and greenery. Gennep combines history and a convivial atmosphere in and around the town centre, whilst Bergen offers plenty of space for nature in De Maasduinen National Park. Further south, too, the character changes slightly. In Venray, the town and the countryside lie close together. Horst aan de Maas is all about local flavours, villages and plenty to experience together. Peel en Maas has a rural and friendly feel, with the River Maas never far away. Venlo combines shops, culture and outdoor cafés with charming places such as Arcen, Steyl and Tegelen. And in Beesel, you’ll find plenty of village charm – and you might even come across a dragon.
From nature and history to local cuisine and city life: every municipality adds something unique to North Limburg. It is precisely these differences that make this region such a delight to explore.
Experience golden moments together
Creating memories together and enjoying golden moments. Out and about with grandad and grandma, a quick weekend away as a couple, or perhaps with your four-legged friend. In North Limburg, golden moments are there for the taking.
Sometimes such a moment lies in something big, such as seeking out thrills together at Toverland Amusement Park in Sevenum. Sometimes, however, it’s found in something small: picking up an ice cream at ’t IJshofje in Meijel, stopping off at a terrace along the way, or staying just a little longer because it’s so cosy. It’s precisely those moments that you take home with you.
Tip: these ‘golden spots’ in North Limburg let you see the region at its best.
Choose golden moments
Delicious local dishes from ‘Goede grond’
Here, we know where things come from. Get out and about, taste what grows here and feel why North Limburg is so deeply connected to its land. And don’t forget the best bit: try the delicious local dishes.
Here, the seasons largely determine what happens in the fields and on the table. At Jeuken Farm Shop in Oostrum, for example, you’ll find fruit and vegetables grown on the farm’s own land, including asparagus as soon as it’s in season. Then head out into nature – perhaps to De Maasduinen National Park – and you’ll notice just how closely the landscape, soil and region are interconnected here.
Tip: you won’t want to miss these places offering typical Limburg local produce.
Experience and savour the region
Discover the meaning of ‘Echt Limburgs’
You can get a real taste of North Limburg in a slice of vlaai, when everyone comes together for Vastelaovend and when the asparagus season begins. This is not just a region where you see traditions, but where you truly experience them.
At the Limburgs Vlaaibakkerij Museum in Horst, you can discover the story behind one of Limburg’s most famous delicacies. In Arcen, at Graanbranderij de IJsvogel, you can sample yet another example of local craftsmanship. But the true spirit of Limburg is just as much about a casual chat, sitting down together at the table and taking time for one another.
Tip: read all about carnival in North Limburg during Vastelaovend.
Experience it the Limburg way
Choose the unknown with ‘Hidden Stories’
Some places do not reveal their story straight away. An old façade, a landscape bearing traces of the past, or a story that has been passed down through the generations. Look a little longer, and North Limburg reveals more and more of itself.
In Gennep, at 1641 – Experience the Siege, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of a story from the past. In the village of Beesel, a dragon still roams, and here you can discover the story behind the ‘Draaksteken’ tradition. There is often much more to villages, buildings and landscapes than meets the eye.
Tip: check out our blog on North Limburg’s fairy tales and legends.
Discover the hidden stories
It’s the people who make North Limburg
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Asparagus grower Johan Peeters
For Johan Peeters, the story of North Limburg simply begins in the soil. As an asparagus grower, he works with a product that is inextricably linked to the region. Harvesting, sorting, peeling, packing and finally selling asparagus in the shop: that’s true craftsmanship. During the popular asparagus season, you can taste them super-fresh thanks to Johan!
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Forest ranger Michelle
Those who spend a lot of time outdoors see more. Forest ranger Michelle knows North Limburg’s nature like the back of her hand and is aware of what goes on amongst the trees, along the paths and across the landscape. On behalf of Staatsbosbeheer, she, together with many other forest rangers, ensures that you can experience the beauty of North Limburg’s landscapes in all their glory.
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B&B owners Marij and Theo
For Marij and Theo, North Limburg is all about hospitality. From their B&B, Het Raadhuys, they welcome guests who come to explore the region. Their luxury B&B is situated right on the banks of the River Meuse, treating you to a stunning view. They have furnished the rooms with great style and an eye for design. Come and experience the warmth and friendliness of Marij and Theo!
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Chef Roel Welles
Chef Roel Welles showcases the culinary side of North Limburg. From Kwartelenmarkt 11 op 3, he brings his own unique take on cooking and dining, because there is plenty to discover about the region at the table too. Roel does not work with a set menu, but instead uses fresh, seasonal produce from local growers, butchers and bakers.