Discover Heerlen

Attractions, museums and venues

Parkstad Limburg has already been voted the best tourist destination in the world! Discover for yourself why: a day out to a major day attraction such as Kinderstad, Kasteel Hoensbroek, GaiaZOO or Mondo Verde? Doing sports in our skate hall, Snowworld, at the barefoot path or climbing wall? Go to a show or concert in our special theater or the Nieuwe Nor, an exhibition in Schunck or relive old times in the Mining Museum or Thermenmuseum? It's all possible. Attractions, each with a unique character and less than fifteen minutes' drive from each other. 

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Typical Heerlen

If you are in Heerlen, you are sure to come across this:

• the extensive collection of Murals; colorful murals, large and small! 
• the 5 squares. Their unique beauty is highlighted by colorful murals and social sofas.
• the'Heëlesj plat'". 

Enjoying the greenery

Do you enjoy walking or prefer to go by bike? Heerlen is in a special location against the hills and sandwiched between two stream valleys. Discover the many routes. Starting points include the Visitor Center Brunssummerheide, the Oil Mill, the koffiehuuske, Terworm, La Valeur or, of course, the center of Heerlen. You can spend hours in the greenery with climbs, descents, beautiful panoramas and many dozens of special plant and animal species. 

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Shopping in Heerlen

Heerlen has a shopping center with two indoor malls. Surrounding the shopping heart are streets that are just a little different. The Geleenstraat, Oranje Nassaustraat, Dautzenbergstraat, Honigmannstraat and just over the railroad tracks the Willemstraat. And then Heerlen also has the nicest markets, the largest woonboulevard and a car boulevard. Plenty of choice! Check out the information on shopping in Heerlen.

And Heerlen is easily accessible. Few traffic jams, direct connections, train stations close to shopping areas, free bicycle parking and plenty of parking. View accessibility and parking.