Meerssen

Meerssen was the first destination in South Limburg that is selected for the 2020 Top 100 List of Green Destionations! Meerssen is ambitious and inhabitants, business, schools and the local government continue to work to improve the performance of sustainable tourism in Meerssen and quality of life for its inhabitants.

To deal with the COVID-19 (corona) virus, all eating and drinking establishments and tourist attractions in Meerssen take extra safety precautions and have limited space to welcome their visitors to ensure social distancing. Consult this website about all covid regulations before you go on your green trip to Meerssen.

The central regional theme of the marketing and content strategy of our Destination Management Organization Visit South Limburg is ‘South Limburg, Source of Europe’. Under this central theme Visit Zuid-Limburg wants to intrigue its guests with the unique DNA of the region and with the qualities that make the region stand out from other destinations. Meerssen wants to realize this by translating this unique DNA into relevant information that will inspire visitors and residents by telling the stories and creating products that will activate visitors and guests. Meerssen will focus on the following DNA themes: the Catholic past, Wine tourism and Source of Europe.

Meerssen is currently developing a wine route along the three vineyards of Meerssen in order to tell the story of viniculture in Meerssen and showcase the dedication of its local winemakers.

The Bunderbos, with its exceptionally rich and rare flora, is the steepest hillside forest in the Netherlands – so be sure to wear sturdy shoes! It is home to several water sources and bubbling brooks. The forest is a riot of colour in the spring, when primula, thimbleweed, pilewort, wild garlic, and many other flowering plants burst into bloom.

The historic Proosdij park is a stunning park with a pond, ancient trees, and numerous works of art. In the park you can find a former tea house called the Gloriette.

The Church of St Martin in Geulle aan de Maas, is believed to have been built in 1250. As is often the case, the history of this church has its own unique history. In 1298, the abbot of Kornelimünster in Geul (the old name for Geulle) appointed a pastor. In 1307, Geul was an ecclesia integra (a mature and self-sustaining church community) in the Suestra (Susteren) deanery.

Over the centuries, the Meuse river transformed Limburg into a unique and fascinating landscape with a tangle of old river channels, meanders, dikes, forelands, and flora and fauna. Historic cities and prominent villages testify to a past interwoven with the Meuse. Grab your bicycle, slip on your walking shoes, and discover the new cross-border (tourist-recreational) nature area of RiverPark Maasvallei.

The green surroundings of Meerssen invite you to hop on your bicycle and put on your walking shoes. Discover a small castle in the forest overlooking a watery habitat that’s home to incredible flora and fauna and bustling café terraces at the heart of charming villages, which offer the perfect spot to rest and recharge.

When in Ulestraten, you shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to walk or cycle through the hamlet of Waterval. Explore De Dellen nature reserve in Rothem and end up in the neighbouring municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul.