South Limburg
The Dutch sometimes call South Limburg a "piece of abroad in the Netherlands". Starting with Sittard in the north and covering the southern tip of the country from there, South Limburg sets itself apart through its un-Dutch hilly landscapes, embracing local culture and dialects.Popular Destinations
Maastricht
By many considered to be the most beautiful city of the country, Maastricht is the southernmost city in the Netherlands.Heerlen
Heerlen is a city in South Limburg in the southeast of the Netherlands.Vaals
Vaals is a small city in the South Limburg region, in the Dutch province Limburg.Gulpen
The friendly village of Gulpen is considered to be the heart of the Heuvelland, the most beautiful and hilly part of the South Limburg region.Destinations
Vijlen
Vijlen is a village in South Limburg, the southernmost part of the Dutch province Limburg.Valkenburg aan de Geul
Valkenburg is a city in the south of the Netherlands, usually buzzing with visitors.Epen
Epen is a small town in South Limburg, the southern most region of the Netherlands.Simpelveld
Known mostly for the Miljoenenlijn steam train, which originates here, Simpelveld is a small city in the South Limburg region, in the Dutch province Limburg.Kerkrade
Kerkrade is a city in the South Limburg region, in the Dutch province of Limburg.Lemiers
Lemiers is a small village with a long history in South Limburg, the southernmost region of the Netherlands.Landgraaf
Landgraaf is a Dutch city in the south of the country, famous for hosting Pinkpop, said to be the longest running pop festival in the world.Partij-Wittem
Partij-Wittem is a village in South Limburg, the southernmost part of the Netherlands.Wijlre
Wijlre is a small village in South Limburg, known for its beer and popular with tourists who are looking for a more quiet destination than nearby Maastricht or Valkenburg.Sittard
Sittard is a city in the region South Limburg, in the Dutch province of Limburg.Geleen
Geleen is a city in Limburg. It's one of the major towns in the region, but of limited interest to average travellers as it's mostly an industrial city.Margraten
Margraten is a village in South Limburg, the southern most region of the Dutch province of Limburg.Hoensbroek
Hoensbroek is a town in South Limburg, the southernmost region of the Dutch province of Limburg.Landmarks in the Area
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Maastricht Aachen Airport is a regional airport in Beek in Limburg, Netherlands, located 5 NM northeast of Maastricht and 15 NM northwest of Aachen, Germany.Fortuna Sittard Stadion
The Fortuna Sittard Stadion is a multi-use stadium on the Milaanstraat, Sittard, Netherlands.Kasteel Valkenburg
Valkenburg Castle is a ruined castle in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands.Open University
The Open University of the Netherlands is a Dutch institution for distance learning at university level.Heerlen
Heerlen is a railway station located in Heerlen, Netherlands.Localities in the Area
Sittard
Sittard is a city in the Netherlands, situated in the southernmost province of Limburg.Brunssum
Brunssum is a municipality and a town in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.Geleen
Geleen is a city in the southern part of the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.Hoensbroek
Hoensbroek is a Dutch town in the municipality of Heerlen.Beek
Beek is a town and municipality in the southeastern Netherlands, in the province of Limburg.South Limburg
- Location: Limburg, Southern Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
- Latitude: 50.9126° or 50° 54' 45.2" north
- Longitude: 5.8756° or 5° 52' 32.3" east
Also Known As
- French: Limbourg méridional
- German: Zuid-Limburg
Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. - Matsuo Bashō
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