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Valkenburg Castle ruins

Valkenburg, Netherlands

History

The ruins of the only hilltop castle in the Netherlands, above the Geul valley, with secret passages in the marl. The ticket includes the castle and caves below; parking in the town is paid.

Nearest town
Valkenburg, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.8648, 5.8300

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated September 30, 2026