Roermond Limburg
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Roermond is a city in the province
of Limburg, in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. Limburg
is bordered by the Maas River to the west and Germany to the
east. It is a historically important town, and due to its impressive
architecture and pleasant skyline, Roermond town centre has been
designated as a conservation area. In addition to important churches,
the town centre boasts many listed buildings and monuments. The
skyline of the historic town is dominated by the towers of its
two churches: St. Christopher Cathedral and Munster Church. Access
roads to Roermond have been upgraded providing direct access
to the Dutch and German highway network. From north to south
the the A73 (Maastricht-Nijmegen) is situated underneath and
alongside the city. To the east is the German A52 (Düsseldorf).
Westbound the local throughway N280 leads towards Weert and onwards
to the A2 towards Eindhoven. |
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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 Roermond? |
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Roermond is about 183 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Roermond is about 163 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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Roermond holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Roermond Holland
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Blankwater
City: Swalmen
Region: Limburg
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This splendidly located holiday apartment belongs to Landgoed
Blankwater, near the village of Boekoel (Limburg). If you like
peace and quiet you are in the right place here, as the apartment
is located amidst nature, near a blueberry orchard, at the German
border. The region offers lots of opportunities for walking and
cycling enthusiasts, with the cycling routes network and the
popular Pieterpad. You will meet badgers and church owls on the
domain and deer and wild boar on your walks or cycling trips.
You will have a lovely view on the blueberry orchard and the
woods from the apartment. |
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