Mountains. Charming, green and historic.

With National Park De Maasduinen as its backyard, the municipality of Bergen has gold in its hands. A vast natural area that keeps you looking back. To rolling river dunes, rippling fens and winding forest paths. But also to the centuries-old ruins of Bleijenbeek Castle and charming villages that give the landscape that little bit extra. Here you walk or cycle straight from one view into another.

The Maasduinen are there for nature lovers, peace seekers and hikers who like to clear their heads in the greenery. For cyclists who like long, quiet routes. For families who want to explore together in the woods and dunes. Every season is different here, from fresh spring green to warm autumn colours. Just getting outside, moving your legs and clearing your head...

You don't have to move mountains for it.

Choose your golden moment in Bergen: - Get out into nature, try water sports or relax? In Bergen, you'll find it. These are our favourite activities and spots this season.eites in spring.

Unmissable activities and highlights in Bergen - Enjoy bobbing on the water or taking walks in green nature. In Bergen, you will unwind for a while. These spots are visitors' favourites.

Frequently asked questions about Bergen

In the municipality of Bergen, you step straight into nature. Discover National Park De Maasduinen with its rolling river dunes, forests and the Reinders Lake, or take a walk through the Eckeltse Bergen. Follow one of the many cycling and hiking routes via the junction network or go on an excursion by Het Limburgs Landschap for just a little more depth. This is a place for nature lovers, peace seekers and active enjoyers. For walkers who want to clear their heads in the greenery, cyclists who like quiet routes and families who want to get outside together. In villages like Well and Afferden, you wind down in a friendly atmosphere. Just recharge, the North Limburg way

National Park De Maasduinen in northern Limburg is home to the longest continuous river dunes in the Netherlands. A landscape shaped by wind, water and human hands, with rolling dunes, quiet fens, purple heath and vast forests that change colour every season. You come here for peace, space and nature that keeps surprising you. Spot unusual species such as the sand lizard, put on your walking shoes for a route through woods and dunes or get on your bike for a trip along the Meuse. For nature lovers, hikers and anyone who wants to recharge their batteries in green surroundings

In Bergen, you can walk straight into some of the most beautiful nature reserves in North Limburg. Around the Reindersmeer you can enjoy wide views over the water, on De Hamert estate you can wander through heathland and river dunes and in the Bergerbos you can walk in the shade of the trees. These are all places where you can get away from it all. Going out? At the visitor centre next to Bosbrasserie De Sluis you can get a handy cycling and hiking map. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and families who want to map out their own route. Start with coffee, then off into nature, that's how we do it here.

Bergen is one such place where a family holiday automatically feels right. The natural surroundings invite you to cycle together along quiet junction routes, walk through woods and dunes or play by the water. Plenty of space to be outdoors and to have some real time together. Accommodation here is good too. There is plenty of choice of child-friendly campsites and holiday parks, such as Vakantiepark Leukermeer, Klein Canada and Camping Roland. With swimming pools, playgrounds and activities in high season, there is always something to do. For active families, outdoor enthusiasts and everyone who loves holidays in the green, North Limburg style.