The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Valkenburg, Limburg Province

Wether your doing a trip around the world of just visiting South-Limburg for the weekend, a cooking class by Etenschap is alway worth the trip to Valkenburg. Our workshops / cooking classes are suitable for every traveller and every taste. If you want to learn more about local cuisine? Come and join us at our Limburgian cooking class. Other local cuisines from all over the world are available two, interested in Italian, Moroccan, Indian cuisine? Or would you rather lean to make your own sausages or organize a culinary BBQ? Don't hesitate to ask us!

Join the only underground war tour in The Netherlands with Rendez-Vous in the Municipality Cave.We provide a themed tour through Valkenburg's Municipality Cave called 'Shelter throughout the Centuries'. This 1,5 hour tour will take you to Valkenburg's underground world! You will experience its dark corridors as a shelter in times of war as it was used by the local people throughout the ages. You will be taken into a nuclear fallout shelter from the Cold War, a shelter area from the Second World War and a refuge chapel from the time of the French Revolution! Group and Private tours are possible!

Mystery House is located in the old cinema of Valkenburg. The Escape Rooms are based on old movies, curses that have been left behind in the old movie theatre. Each room has its own theme, its own story, and ... its own solution. Escape rooms for 3-6 players (60 minutes): - The Lost Flight; based on the story of the first female explorer Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously dissapeared while attempting to make the longest flight across the world. (age 12+, languages: Dutch, English, German) - The Zodiac Letter; our thriller, based on the stories about the Zodiac Killer. The code name of a presumable serial killer, who was active throughout the 70s and possible after. (age 16+, language: simple English) - Asylum Revealed; just like groundbreaking journalist Nellie Bly, you will be locked up in a women's lunatic asylum. (age 16+, no language) Escape rooms for 1-2 players (45 minutes): - Master Mind; you are locked up in the occupied cinema during WWII. (age 18+)

Are you looking for an unforgettable and unique experience? Descend into the marl caves of Valkenburg and discover the unknown! Underground experiences: ASP Adventure organizes active and challenging activities for individulas and groups in the largest underground marl galleries of Europe. Descend into the dark depths, move towards the flickering candlelight and experience the exceptional stories that have been hidden underground. Follow the guide into the mysterious pale-yellow marlstone corridors by cave bike or on foot. Join us on this journey and discover an unknown world. Outdoor activities: There's also plenty to discover above ground. The hilly landscape of Limburg - with its beautiful nature and rich historical past - offers the perfect scenery for original experiences for groups and teams of all types and sizes; on foot, by mountain bike or on groundbreaking heights...

HOLLAND CASINO VALKENBURG The Holland Casino Valkenburg is located just outside Maastricht and has several bars and a restaurant for some fine wining & dining. It offers live entertainment, theme nights and the chance to win spectacular prizes. There’s always something special happening at Holland Casino Valkenburg. Holland Casino operates the only legal casinos in Holland. Holland Casino Valkenburg invites you to try your luck at the Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and a whole host of slot machines. While you are there, please visit the international restaurant where we serve various dishes, gastronomic dinners and fine wines. Don't forget all winnings are tax -free and membership is not required. We are open daily from 12.00 hours. Please note our entrance conditions, minimum age 18 years and valid proof of identity is required.

Stichting Kasteel van Valkenburg (Valkenburg Castle Foundation) was founded in 1924 with the objectives of preserving the Velvet Cave and the ruins of Valkenburg Castle (the Netherlands’ only hilltop castle), as they are now, for future generations and keeping both of these national monuments safe and accessible.

South Limburg art and history. Get to know artists from the region or get involved in the history of Valkenburg from prehistoric times to tourism.

The Netherlands' last coal mineUnique in EuropeDiscover the world of mining in a mysterious underground environment. Begin your introduction to the world of the miners in our subterranean cinema, designed to look like a mine. Here you will see a unique promotional film by the Dutch State Mines (now the chemical company DSM) from the mid-1960s. This film will tell you all about the mining industry.FascinatingAfter the film, a former miner will lead you through the world of coal mining. Experience the excitement of the difficult work of the miners. Take a journey through time past the machines which were used to extract coal.Each visit is uniqueOur fourteen guides are all former coal miners with a wealth of experience working underground. Each guide has a unique presentation full of humour and personal anecdotes which make the past come alive. Demonstrations of mining machines add to the mood. These machines work by means of a specially-installed compressed air system, just like they used to use in the mines.Visitors with disabilitiesThe Steenkolenmijn and the Jan Kruysen Gallery are easily accessible to visitors with disabilities and wheelchair users.