Top Things to do in Limburg Province
Things to do in Limburg Province, The Netherlands: The Best Educational sites
Getting its name from the medieval Duchy of Limburg (now split among Holland, Belgium and Germany and the birthplace of the infamously pungent Limburger cheese), Limburg is the Netherlands’ southernmost region. Many of the area’s best attractions are concentrated in the capital of Maastricht, but other sights include the 12th-century Valkenburg castle ruins, the 17th-century Eijsden castle, the 20th-century Glaspaleis (built next to a medieval church at Heerlen), and De Meinweg National Park.
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1. Mind Mystery
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Emerge yourself into the world of Siebrandt, a curious inventor who once lived in the southern woods of the Netherlands. During one of his experiments, an enormous explosion threw Siebrandt's house upside down. From that day on, we've never heard from him again but when you visit Mind Mystery, you'll learn all about him and his inventions. He won't be there, but you will feel him all around you!
Reviewed By 752spikec - Stamford, United Kingdom
Absolutely brilliant and well worth the money Even on a very rainy Sunday it was brilliant enough to keep all the family entertained for 2-4 hours. Something may be hard for children to grasp but the staff are there to help explain and their English was great. A must even if your not a kid and so may fantastic photo opportunities
2. Coalmine Valkenburg
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4.0 based on 352 reviews
The Netherlands' last coal mineUnique in EuropeDiscover the world of mining in a mysterious underground environment. Begin your introduction to the world of the miners in our subterranean cinema, designed to look like a mine. Here you will see a unique promotional film by the Dutch State Mines (now the chemical company DSM) from the mid-1960s. This film will tell you all about the mining industry.FascinatingAfter the film, a former miner will lead you through the world of coal mining. Experience the excitement of the difficult work of the miners. Take a journey through time past the machines which were used to extract coal.Each visit is uniqueOur fourteen guides are all former coal miners with a wealth of experience working underground. Each guide has a unique presentation full of humour and personal anecdotes which make the past come alive. Demonstrations of mining machines add to the mood. These machines work by means of a specially-installed compressed air system, just like they used to use in the mines.Visitors with disabilitiesThe Steenkolenmijn and the Jan Kruysen Gallery are easily accessible to visitors with disabilities and wheelchair users.
Reviewed By E2832OFpaulh
This is worth a visit because you will be entertained by real people with real stories. Most of the machinery is real and you get some sense of what it must have been like in the 1960's and 70's with the demonstrations. The Netherlands did mine coal and this museum keeps that fact alive. It gives you a little understanding of what the work must have been like for the brave miners who mined the coal that produced heat, electricity which helped advance living standards.
3. MergelRijk
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4.0 based on 277 reviews
MergelRijk is a new adventure for young and old: an exciting and incredibly multifaceted experience in the caverns beneath Valkenburg. This unique attraction enlightens you about all features and aspects of marlstone and underground caverns through the ages.Enjoy the great wealth of attractions, films and informative details. Children can take part in an exciting treasure hunt
Reviewed By 212maartenv
Very nice cave with lots of educational activities. Very cool is the possibility to carve your own mergelstone. Nice bar for afterwards.
4. Archeologische vindplaats de Klockeberg
5. Archeologische Vindplaats Fort Navagne
De oksel tussen Maas en zijriviertje Berwijn is een onontdekt terrein tussen gemeenten Eijsden-Margraten en het Belgische Voeren, waar vele eeuwen historie wachten om opnieuw verteld te worden. Beleef het archeologische verhaal uit de tijd van de middeleeuwen, dat gaat over het immense fort Navagne, net voor de grens met Belgie. Download de app en sta op locatie oog-in-oog met onze archeoloog.
