The culture of Heerlen and
its beautiful sights
Heerlen: a town full of culture and interesting sights
- Murals in the street art capital of the Netherlands
- One of the most stunning and best preserved castles of Europe
- Dutch Mining Museum
- Beautiful area for hiking and cycling
Heerlen, the fourth largest town of Limburg, is only 25 minutes by car from Dormio Resort Maastricht. The town has an impressive mining past. You can find out more about this in the Mining Museum. Heerlen is now the capital of murals and other street art, which also embraces the past. What about, for example, the fairy-tale setting of Hoensbroek Castle? In short, Heerlen is definitely worth a visit during your stay in South Limburg!
Admire the unique murals in Heerlen
In 2013, Heerlen decided to support the urban lifestyle of the Parkstad residents by commissioning street artists to paint murals on what were mostly vacant buildings. This turned into a huge project involving many national and international artists. The town came to life and people from all over the world came to see the life-size works of art. The popularity of the murals meant that more and more buildings were made available for this form of art. Over the years, Heerlen has become the street art capital of the Netherlands. There is even an art route, which takes you past all the beautiful works of art.
Visit stunning Hoensbroek Castle near Heerlen
Hoensbroek Castle is one of the most stunning and best preserved castles in Europe. It is situated in South Limburg, just outside Heerlen. A visit to Hoensbroek Castle is quite an experience for both young and old. This enormous stronghold with more than 40 rooms brings adventures from the past to life. Explore the beautiful ballroom or climb the Medieval tower. Find the secret chamber and shudder in the old dungeon. In 2022 the castle was named the most beautiful castle in the Netherlands, and a visit when you are in Heerlen is therefore highly recommended!
Explore the Dutch Mining Museum in Heerlen
Limburg’s recent past was dominated by mining. You can still find a lot of evidence of this in Heerlen. The Dutch Mining Museum preserves the Limburg coal-mining past; it is based in the shaft building of the former Oranje Nassau I coal mine in Heerlen. In this building, mining objects are exhibited and you can watch videos about the history of the mining area. You can also see the winding building and the winding gear from 1897 here.
Experience indoor play paradise Kinderstad Heerlen
Kinderstad Heerlen is an unforgettable indoor activity for the whole family. This indoor play paradise has all kinds of attractions that are great fun! Go for a ride on one of the rollercoasters, go on the carousels and have fun in the bumper cars. You can also enjoy the various slides, a climbing volcano, a free fall, a white water course and much more!
Walking and cycling around Heerlen
The area around Heerlen is perfect for exploring on foot or by Bike. Heerlen is situated in a unique location in the undulating landscape, trapped between two brook valleys. Good starting points for a great walk or bike ride are Brunssumerheide visitors centre, Terworm Castle or Heerlen town centre. Here you can enjoy yourself in the natural environment for hours, with various ascents and descents, beautiful panoramas and dozens of special plant varieties and animal species.
Stay near Heerlen at Dormio Resort Maastricht
Combine your stay at Dormio Resort Maastricht with a visit to beautiful Heerlen! Heerlen is only 25 minutes by car from our resort. Dormio Resort Maastricht has extensive facilities and comfortable holiday homes for 2 to 20 guests. Our resort is the perfect destination if you want to explore beautiful Heerlen as well as many other nice villages and places of interest in South Limburg!