Heerlen Limburg
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Heerlen is a city in the province
of Limburg. Heerlen became a centre for the coal mining industry
in the Netherlands in the late 19th century, but there is little
evidence of mining activity. On of the few remaining mining buildings
(shaft 2 of the Oranje Nassau I) now houses the Dutch Mine Museum.
Near the numerous small rivers around Heerlen, many more older
buildings can be found, including a couple of watermills - the
Weltermolen (14th century), Eikendermolen (15th century), Oliemolen
(16th century), and Schandelermolen (17th century)). there are
also castles (Kasteel Hoensbroek oldest part 1380, Kasteel Terworm
15th century) and old farms. |
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Places to visit in Limburg |
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Limburg is the southern-most of the
twelve provinces of the Netherlands, located in the southeastern
part of the country. It is bordered by Belgium to the south and
part of the west, Germany to the east, the Dutch province of
North Brabant partly to the west, and the province of Gelderland
to the north. Its capital is the cultural city Maastricht, the
most European city, where the Treaty of Maastricht was signed.
Limburg is a European region with a highly distinct character,
offering an internationally oriented business culture and an
attractive living environment. Places of interest for visitors
include the caves of Valkenburg, Theme Park Mondo Verde (Landgraaf),
the gardens of the castle of Arcen and Thorn, the white town.
The region has many beautiful churches, chapels and monasteries,
testament to its Roman Catholic history. |
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Where is Heerlen? |
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Heerlen is about 220 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Heerlen is about 201 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Heerlen holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Heerlen Holland
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Landgoed Brunssheim
City: Brunssum
Region: Limburg
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 Up to 4 Persons.
These luxury holiday homes are individually situated on a large
plot with an attractively designed garden. Each home has a lovely
terrace and its own parking place. Due to the height differences
almost all accommodations have an open view of the recreation
pond, the woods or the extensive Brunssummer Heath. The recently
built, detached chalet style houses are modern and comfortably
furnished. The interiors may vary, the photographs are indications.
The holiday homes have 2 or 3 bedrooms, a luxury kitchen with
built-in appliances (mostly dishwasher and micro-wave oven) and
an attractive bathroom. These luxury holiday homes are an attractive
destination for a relaxing time away from home. |
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