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After an exquisite Summer season, the place journey restrictions have been lifted and travelling was doable once more (inside Europe for many of us), Autumn and Winter kicked in with lockdowns just about in every single place once more. After visiting all of the wonderful locations within the Netherlands, touring to Rotterdam and discovering out one of the best issues to do in Heerlen and staying in a crane lodge earlier this 12 months, we determined to give attention to our personal nation once more this Autumn and Winter. As soon as extra searching for essentially the most lovely and particular locations the Netherlands has to supply.
With the Vacation Season simply across the nook now, the Christmas Suite at Van der Valk Resort Heerlen caught our consideration. After working with them earlier this 12 months for our weblog on Heerlen, the mural capital of the Netherlands, we determined to have one other collaboration, in order that they invited us to expertise their great Christmas Suite.
And with Christmas being our favourite time of the 12 months, we merely couldn’t wait to remain at Van der Valk Heerlen and their Christmas Suite. And I can already inform you that this particular Christmas Suite is the last word Vacation Season getaway!
Christmas at Van der Valk Heerlen
Situated within the southernmost a part of the southernmost province of the Netherlands. Van der Valk Heerlen welcomes you to the South of Limburg, to expertise its heat hospitality, its tradition and the wonderful pure magnificence. An unforgettable expertise assured.
Over the previous few years Resort Heerlen has been by means of some large renovations and a few new constructions. Whereas renovating the place a number of years in the past they needed to take care of a large fireplace. As a consequence of this fireplace they instantly renovated the primary constructing, which gave Heerlen just about a full model new Van der Valk Resort, prepared for the longer term.
They maintain renovating, only recently they renovated and upgraded two of their suites into household suites, and after Christmas their Penthouse suites may even get an improve.
This Van der Valk Resort in Heerlen was one of many very first lodges to have launched the Christmas Suite in the course of the Vacation Season. And by now it appears the thought exploded, as many Van der Valk lodges throughout the Netherlands are actually providing a Christmas Suite.
Usually this room might be booked because the Penthouse Suite, however in November and December annually it’s changed into a Christmas Suite. And I can inform you, that’s completely one thing distinctive and particular! A should for everybody who loves the Vacation Season, but in addition a really cozy suite for these searching for that one thing particular for this coming December.
This suite gives all of it, a big sizzling tub, steam cabin, a big King-size mattress and a fire. The Penthouse Suite is essentially the most spacious and opulent suite of the lodge, has a separate dwelling and sleeping space and a big roof terrace with beautiful views.
What extra would you like, proper?
Till January 3rd this suite will probably be embellished in an additional particular Christmas model, with Christmas timber, Christmas lights and enticing ornament. Subsequent to this Christmas Suite you’ll discover Christmas decorations all through the lodge, giving it that additional Christmas spirit.
Pool time Van der Valk Resort Heerlen
Think about a chilly day in December. You went out exploring Limburg’s nature or the Christmas city of Valkenburg. You’re again on the lodge searching for some leisure after being outside. Ensure to e book a time slot for the swimming pool as this heated indoor pool gives you the relief you’re searching for. The water is +30C, permitting you to chill out your muscle tissues optimally.
Subsequent to the swimming pool there’s additionally a heated sizzling tub, which is by far my favourite a part of the lodge, so relaxed! From the pool you might have some beautiful and stress-free Terworm Property views.
As a consequence of Corona the utmost capability of the pool in the intervening time is 2 households. This fashion you’ll be able to make certain that it’s not busy within the pool, in actual fact, we had the pool utterly to ourselves, a personal pool, which was truly fairly cool!
The lodge doesn’t have wellness amenities resembling a sauna or Turkish tub, however your Christmas Suite has its personal steam cabin. So, after pool time, make your approach again to your room and benefit from the steam cabin.
Winter and Christmas season are usually a highly regarded time for vacationers to go to South Limburg. Not solely due to the attractive nature and landscapes, but in addition due to Maastricht and Winter Wonderland, Christmas City Valkenburg and the distinctive marl caves and the proximity of the Christmas market in Aachen. This 12 months, due to Covid, all the pieces is completely different, and quite a lot of these occasions are canceled. Nevertheless, there are nonetheless some occasions that do happen and are value coming to Limburg for.
So maintain studying to search out out all about Winter and Christmas time in South Limburg in 2020.
Issues to do in Zuid Limburg in winter
Wintertijd Heerlen
This occasion began only a few years in the past and shortly grew to become a highly regarded occasion within the centre of Heerlen. What are you able to anticipate from Wintertijd Heerlen? Meet Santa, give it a go on the ice-skating rink, heaps and plenty of reside music, nice meals and drinks. It’s a enjoyable occasion for all ages and highly regarded for households to have a enjoyable time out.
Usually this occasion is held yearly in December, however because of Corona this 12 months it has been moved as much as February 2021.
With a view to create the Wintertijd ambiance in folks’s properties in December, the group of Wintertijd Heerlen has arrange a Christmas tree marketing campaign. From Thursday 26 November, prime quality Nordmann Christmas timber will probably be offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A part of the proceeds will probably be reserved for the Wintertijd occasion.
Christmas Categorical Miljoenenlijn
It’s Christmas time on the Miljoenenlijn!
Step on board of this steam and diesel practice and be in for an unforgettable experience alongside essentially the most lovely spots of the South Limburg hills. Let your self be carried away by the enchanting panorama and the nostalgic journey again in time.
Throughout the month of December this distinctive expertise turns into much more distinctive because the steam practice turns into the Christmas Categorical. Expertise the acquainted nostalgic Christmas ambiance of grandmother’s time throughout a steam practice journey with this particular Christmas Categorical. The puffing steam locomotive gently units the “Christmas Categorical” in movement. Benefit from the lovely winter panorama of South Limburg!
The Christmas Categorical commutes 4 instances per day between the primary station in Simpelveld and the station in Schin op Geul. On the way in which the practice passes the stations of Eys-Wittem and Wijlre-Gulpen. It’s doable to get on or off anyplace on the way in which.
Christmas manger walks
One thing utterly Corona-proof, and a enjoyable exercise for the entire household are the Christmas manger walks within the South of Limburg.
Yearly lots of of individuals show their Christmas manger to the general public. Through the years increasingly more folks began to take action and walks previous these mangers have been created. These days there are a number of routes you’ll be able to stroll, and there are even some routes you are able to do by automotive.
Ensure to verify their web site for all routes and places.
Christmas in Valkenburg
Although all the pieces seems to be completely different due to Covid, some issues are nonetheless on. Christmas in Valkenburg is one among them. Though a few of their occasions are cancelled and so they have quite a lot of security measures in place, however Christmas in Valkenburg is going on! That makes me actually comfortable, because it’s one thing really distinctive and for many individuals it’s one thing to sit up for annually in the course of the Vacation Season.
The fortress break tower majestically above the medieval streets and the entire place exudes a festive ambiance. Not as many as usually, however nonetheless in two completely different caves you’ll be able to benefit from the underground enchantment. Expertise the sensation of heat and coziness at Christmas in Valkenburg. Some should do’s you actually shouldn’t miss out on.
Christmas in Mergelrijk
Absolutely the should see of Christmas in Valkenburg. Be amazed by life sized marl sculptures, expertise distinctive Christmas villages and naturally the 25 meters lengthy Christmas story in miniature. The underground corridors are utterly embellished in a Christmas ambiance. You should definitely order your tickets on-line!
This 12 months Mergelrijk is unquestionably one among my favorites and extremely advisable issues to do! The cave is totally embellished in a Christmas ambiance and turns into and enchanting and comfortable Christmas cave. Happening within the cave you’re instantly amazed by the 30-meter lengthy miniature world that tells the Christmas story.
Maintain strolling and also you’ll stroll straight right into a winter fairytale by visiting the Lemax Christmas villages and its inhabitants.
Mergelrijk additionally tells tales concerning the secrets and techniques of marl, the historical past of the caves, seek for fossils and be impressed by numerous instructional themes.
Winter Wonderland Valkenburg
This one is new in 2020, so undoubtedly value a visit to Valkenburg. On the foot of the cable-lift you’ll be able to enter the marl Wilhelmina Cave and expertise the story of Christmas on the most lovely nativity scene in Europe! Be prepared for a wide ranging journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
After being amazed by this lovely Christmas story, you must actually comply with it up by a experience on the cable elevate. It takes you as much as the Wilhelmina tower, the place you’ll discover the biggest illuminated Christmas tree in Limburg. Be sure to benefit from the view of Christmas city Valkenburg from up right here. And whilst you’re up there, get up the interior youngster and have a go on the toboggan run.
Culinary strolling routes
Considered one of my favourite issues to do, I do that one yearly and simply like it. Christmas in Valkenburg usually hosts about 4-5 culinary walks, throughout Valkenburg. The routes fluctuate between 4 and eight kilometers, visiting 4-5 eating places and cafes in your route. At each cease you’re served a scrumptious amuse bouche. Discover and uncover Christmassy Valkenburg whereas having fun with some really scrumptious amuse bouche, my primary should do!
Winter walks
In and round Valkenburg you may make essentially the most lovely winter walks. Valkenburg has some well-marked paths, wonderful pure magnificence and unbelievable views. You may also do a Christmas manger stroll beginning in Valkenburg, on the native Vacationer Workplace. This enjoyable stroll will take you in direction of Schin op Geul.
Nature Terworm Property
Van der Valk Resort Heerlen is a part of the attractive and spectacular Terworm Property. It’s a nature reserve providing loads of alternatives for some energetic outside actions or leisure. It’s very appropriate for strolling and biking with routes various from 4 to 7 kilometers.
One thing else that’s actually definitely worth the go to is the 14th century Terworm Citadel, situated only a quick 5 minute stroll from the lodge. Considered one of my favourite components of the property are the spectacular fortress gardens, very lovely. The fortress is situated on a very moated web site, that undoubtedly makes it much more spectacular and delightful.
Although the Winter and Christmas season in South Limburg will probably be very completely different this 12 months, this area continues to be an awesome place to flee to, have a brief staycation or winter getaway. The area nonetheless gives loads of actions and issues to do. Discover the attractive nature this a part of the Netherlands has to supply, do some Christmas procuring in Valkenburg, Maastricht or Heerlen and naturally keep in essentially the most particular lodge suite this area at present gives. Discover out all the pieces it’s good to know and extra issues to do on this area by means of the native vacationer workplace of Go to Zuid Limburg.
The Christmas Suite at Van der Valk lodge Heerlen is for positive essentially the most welcoming and comfortable suite you’ll be able to think about, the proper staycation getaway this Vacation Season! Make it your subsequent staycation, begin reserving right here.
This weblog was written by journey author and Traveltomtom staff member Ashley. She explored Valkenburg and stayed on the Van der Valk Heerlen lodge and skilled their tremendous particular Christmas Suite on behalf of Traveltomtom and wrote this weblog about her experiences of this distinctive suite at Van der Valk Resort Heerlen.
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