Discover Heerlen
Enjoy Burgundian pleasures, go on adventures together, or relax in nature: you can do it all in Heerlen. And you will always discover something new. Artists leave their mark everywhere, and there is always something on the busy events calendar. All attractions in the region are less than fifteen minutes apart!
Many events
In Heerlen, you can enjoy the International Breakdance Event (IBE), Cultura Nova, ParkCity Live, Limburgs Mooiste... Just a few of the many wonderful and unique events! Whether you like festivals, sports, music or dance, culture or lectures and exhibitions.
Attractions, museums, and venues
Parkstad Limburg has been named the best tourist destination in the world! Discover why for yourself: a day out to a major attraction such as Kinderstad, Hoensbroek Castle, GaiaZOO, or Mondo Verde? Want to get active in our skate hall, Snowworld, on the Barefoot Path, or the climbing wall? How about a show or concert in our unique theater or the Nieuwe Nor, an exhibition in Schunck, or reliving the past in the Mining Museum or Roman Museum? It's all possible. Attractions, each with their own unique character, and less than a 15-minute drive from each other.
Typical Heerlen
If you are in Heerlen, you will definitely come across this:
- the extensive collection of Murals; colorful murals, large and small!
- the 5 squares. Their unique beauty is emphasized by colorful murals and social sofas.
- the'Heëlesj plat'.
Enjoying the greenery
Do you prefer walking or cycling? Heerlen is situated in a unique location against the hills and nestled between two stream valleys. Discover the many routes. Starting points include the Brunssummerheide Visitor Center, the Oliemolen, the koffiehuuske, Terworm, La Valeur, or, of course, the center of Heerlen. You can spend hours in the countryside with climbs, descents, beautiful panoramas, and dozens of special plant and animal species.
Shopping in Heerlen
Heerlen has a shopping center with two indoor shopping malls. Surrounding the shopping center are streets that are just a little bit different. The Geleenstraat, Oranje Nassaustraat, Dautzenbergstraat, Honigmannstraat, and just across the railroad tracks, the Willemstraat. Heerlen also has the best markets, the largest woonboulevard a car boulevard. Plenty of choice! View the information about shopping in Heerlen.
Would you like to know the best way to get to Heerlen or where to park? See accessibility and parking.
History of Heerlen
Heerlen began more than 2000 years ago as Coriovallum with the arrival of the Romans and developed into a real mining town in the 20th century. This heritage is still visible in Heerlen and can be discovered at various locations in the city, as well as in museums and archives. For example, Heerlen has the oldest bathhouse in the Netherlands. Take a look at the information about our rich history.
Parking and accessibility
And Heerlen is easily accessible. Few traffic jams, direct connections, train stations close to shopping areas, free bicycle parking, and ample parking facilities. View accessibility and parking.