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Great city center and at Christmas and all the lights it's really worth it :)

Very challenging and very steep. Be careful here. There is a rope, best to use it.

Deep in the marl hills of Valkenburg lie the famous Neolithic flint mines, one of the oldest industrial sites in the Netherlands. People dug marl here as early as 2800 BC to extract flint, a hard rock used for tools such as arrowheads, knives, and axes. The tunnels extend dozens of meters beneath the hill and offer an impressive glimpse into how our distant ancestors shaped their habitat. The mines are unique and offer insights into the daily life and technological knowledge of the first farmers and hunters in South Limburg. Over the centuries, the tunnels have sometimes been flooded, subsided, or partially collapsed, but the traces of mining are still clearly visible. Today, parts of the flint mines can be visited via guided tours or special routes where you can literally follow in the footsteps of people from 5,000 years ago.

This bronze statue by Wim Sonneveld depicts him as Frater Venantius, a character from his famous sketches and songs. The artwork stands in a tranquil setting and pays tribute to Sonneveld's contribution to Dutch art and culture. It invites passersby to pause for a moment, reflect, and remember the humor and warmth of Sonneveld's work.

This statue of Brother Venantius, created by Wim Sonneveld, stands as a tribute to the famous clergyman who played an important role in the region. The artwork invites walkers to pause and admire the statue's expression and details amidst a peaceful green setting.

There are old flint quarries in this area: the “Carrières de silex du Thier des Vignes”.

It's a small but valuable reserve consisting of calcareous grasslands, scrub, and former quarry and slope areas. Thanks to the calcareous soil, rare plants such as orchids and thyme thrive here, and butterflies and insects abound. It's a quiet, sunny spot where nature has slowly reclaimed the old quarry slopes.

Ideal for a picnic.