At Christmastime, the entire city of Valkenburg seems to sparkle with festive light. The annual underground Christmas market is a hallmark of the city, lasting from mid-November through December 23. It’s held in the Velvet Caves, a maze of 12th-century passageways that lies beneath the remains of Valkenburg’s hilltop castle. The caves and castle draw visitors year-round. Valkenburg is a biking city. It's a great base for cycling tours and is a two-time stage finish site for the Tour de France.
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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+)
The mystery house is the best escape room ever! Each room has a thematic based on movies (terror movies) giving the sensation you are part of it. And the place is thematic too, with old things at the entrance and some games do exercise your logical. The owner is very funny and charismatic! And give some clues during the game, good clues! Congrats!
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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...
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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.
It was quite sunny when we visited. There were plenty of information boards put up to read and know about the history behind the various areas in castle ruins which made it quite interesting. In the guided tour for velvet caves, you must wear a jacket. It was COLD down there. The only negative was that they only do Dutch Language tours.
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Museum Romeinse Katakomben brengt de kleurrijke catacomben van het Rome uit de derde en vierde eeuw in beeld, samengebracht in een mystiek ondergronds labyrint. Het museum is aan het begin van de 20e eeuw gerealiseerd in opdracht van de familie Diepen, onder leiding van de architect Pierre Cuypers. In de aan het gangenstelsel grenzende expositieruimtes wordt een actueel programma gepresenteerd waarbij de verbinding tussen verleden en heden centraal staat.
It is a replica, but, trust me...fantastic! If you are here, go and visit them. Much nicer than all the other caves in Valkenburg.
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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.
This is worth a visit because you will be entertained by real people with real stories. Most of the machinery is real and you get some sense of what it must have been like in the 1960's and 70's with the demonstrations. The Netherlands did mine coal and this museum keeps that fact alive. It gives you a little understanding of what the work must have been like for the brave miners who mined the coal that produced heat, electricity which helped advance living standards.
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MergelRijk is a new adventure for young and old: an exciting and incredibly multifaceted experience in the caverns beneath Valkenburg. This unique attraction enlightens you about all features and aspects of marlstone and underground caverns through the ages.Enjoy the great wealth of attractions, films and informative details. Children can take part in an exciting treasure hunt
Very nice cave with lots of educational activities. Very cool is the possibility to carve your own mergelstone. Nice bar for afterwards.
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