Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen

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The comfortable standard rooms at Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen are equipped with a desk, seating area, and a spacious bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. In addition, there are comfort rooms with a private covered terrace. For families, there is a family room for up to six people. The hotel also features five different themed suites and an accessible room with adapted bathroom facilities.

Just a few minutes from the hotel is Badhuys Terworm, a wellness center with various saunas, a heated swimming pool, and modern fitness facilities. As a hotel guest, you can collect a free admission pass at the reception, including a wellness towel. The wellness area includes, among others, a Finnish sauna at 90°C, a salt stone sauna at 70°C, a herbal and light therapy sauna at 60°C, and a steam bath at 48°C. There is also a unique ice lounge with a stalagmite ice fountain and a snow shower. Relaxation is possible in the atmospheric indoor relaxation area with fireplace or outside on the terrace.

The breakfast buffet is served from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM (until 11:00 AM on Sundays). The restaurant offers à la carte dining with traditional French dishes and various seasonal specialties.

Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen is centrally located in South Limburg. From the hotel, you can take day trips to cities such as Aachen, Cologne, Maastricht, Liège, and Hasselt. The surrounding area also offers many attractions and points of interest, such as Maasmechelen Outlet Shopping.

5 activities in the Heerlen area

1. SnowWorld Landgraaf
Located about a 10-minute drive away, SnowWorld Landgraaf is the largest indoor ski village in Europe. The ski area features five slopes for different skill levels, including an official FIS competition slope and shorter slopes for beginners. All slopes are accessible via various lifts, including a chairlift. The longest slopes are approximately 400 meters long, and there is a large indoor fun park for freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

2. GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo
GaiaPark Kerkrade is a zoo located about 10 minutes from the hotel. Visitors come face to face with more than 150 unique and endangered animal species, including giraffes, rhinos, red pandas, and lions. A visit takes an average of 4 to 5 hours.

3. Continium Discovery Center
This interactive museum in Kerkrade (right next to Kerkrade Centrum railway station) takes visitors through the world of science and technology, from past to future. Continium is ideal for families with children up to 12 years old; a visit takes 2 to 3 hours.

4. Miljoenenlijn Simpelveld
The Miljoenenlijn is a historic railway line known for nostalgic rides with steam trains and rail buses through the hilly landscape of South Limburg. Simpelveld station, the oldest border station in the Netherlands, is the starting point of this atmospheric train experience.

5. Hoensbroek Castle
Hoensbroek Castle, also known as Gebrookhoes, is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The oldest part, featuring the tall round tower, dates back to around 1360. Visitors can spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the castle, discovering numerous rooms, the knight’s hall, cellars, and the impressive keep, the original residential tower.

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