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. Photo: Bodoklecksel, CC BY-SA 3.0.Heerlen
Heerlen is a city in South Limburg in the southeast of the Netherlands. Photo: Timo Beil, CC BY-SA 3.0.Kerkrade
Kerkrade is a town and a municipality in the southeast of Limburg, the southernmost province of the Netherlands. Photo: Romaine, CC BY-SA 3.0.Valkenburg aan de Geul
Valkenburg is a city in the south of the Netherlands, usually buzzing with visitors. Photo: Kleon3, CC BY-SA 3.0.Notable Places in the Area
Nuth railway station
Railway station
Nuth is a railway station located in Nuth, Netherlands. Photo: Peter Conen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Destinations
Vaals
Vaals is a small city in the South Limburg region, in the Dutch province Limburg. Photo: Romaine, CC BY-SA 3.0.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. Photo: Maurice van Bruggen, CC BY-SA 3.0.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. Photo: Romaine, CC BY-SA 3.0.Sittard
Sittard is a city in the Netherlands, situated in the southernmost province of Limburg. Photo: Antoine.01, CC BY-SA 3.0.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. Photo: Jossarisfoto, CC BY-SA 3.0.Margraten
Margraten is a village in South Limburg, the southern most region of the Dutch province of Limburg. Photo: Raymond, CC BY-SA 4.0.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. Photo: LightPhoenix, CC BY-SA 3.0.Vijlen
Vijlen is a village in South Limburg, the southernmost part of the Dutch province Limburg. Photo: Romaine, CC0.Hoensbroek
Hoensbroek is a town in South Limburg, the southernmost region of the Dutch province of Limburg. Photo: timo beil, CC BY-SA 2.0.Epen
Epen is a small town in South Limburg, the southern most region of the Netherlands. Photo: WiDi, CC BY-SA 3.0.Lemiers
Lemiers is a small village with a long history in South Limburg, the southernmost region of the Netherlands. Photo: Romaine, CC BY-SA 3.0.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. Photo: Romaine, CC BY-SA 3.0.Partij-Wittem
Partij-Wittem is a village in South Limburg, the southernmost part of the Netherlands. Photo: Ben Bender, CC BY-SA 3.0.Localities in the Area
Schimmert
Village
Schimmert is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
South Limburg
- Type: Geographic region
- Description: region in Limburg, the Netherlands
- 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
- Arabic: جنوب ليمبورخ
- Catalan: Limburg meridional
- Dutch: Zuid-Limburg (Nederland)
- Dutch: Zuid-Limburg
- French: Limbourg méridional
- German: Zuid-Limburg
- Italian: Limburgo meridionale
- Limburgan: Zuud-Limburg
- Western Frisian: Súd-Limburch
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