Why people love visiting cosy Heerlen
Take a holiday to Heerlen and enjoy the area's theatre scene, opera and entertainment. This relaxing and scenic city entices travellers with its horse riding and spas. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Heerlen
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Heerlen a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- SnowWorld Landgraaf (2 mi / 3.1 km)
- Mondo Verde (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Gaia Zoo (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Burg Wilhelmstein (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Sauna & Wellness resort Thermae 2000 (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
- Golf and Country Club Henri-Chapelle (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Heerlen
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Heerlen is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mondo Verde (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Valkenburg Caves (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Drielandenpunt (8.8 mi / 14.1 km)
- Aachen Cathedral (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
- Dreilaendereck (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
- Maastricht Underground (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
How to get to and around Heerlen
The nearest airport is in Maastricht (MST-Maastricht - Aachen), located 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Liege (LGG), which is 28.3 mi (45.5 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Heerlen Station, Heerlen De Kissel Station and Heerlen Woonboulevard Station are the main stations in the area.