With a historic town centre and two churches that define its skyline, Roermond is a quaint Dutch city where the river Meuse meets the Rur. This area is surrounded by beautiful natural wonders and its location along the Maasplassen attributes to its popularity for recreational water sports.
Things to do in Roermond
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If you’re looking for a day on the water, check out the Maasplassen area of Roermond, where a huge concentration of lakes and recreation marinas serve as its centrepiece. Spend a few hours boating, go swimming in the waters or try your hand at water skiing.
For a dose of history, plan a trip to the Cuypershuis, the former residence and workshop of the acclaimed architect Pierre Cuypers. Browse exhibits displaying his life’s work and learn about the restoration of churches and castles or take a break in the museum’s on-site bookstore.
After an education on how the church was built, pay a visit to the Munsterkerk, located in the heart of Roermond. It’s a 13th-century Our Lady church where you can feast your eyes upon a prominent example of late-Romanesque architecture or join a tour to explore its ornate interior.
Getting around Roermond
Roermond is well-connected by road and is less than two hour’s drive to Amsterdam. A train station located near the city centre serves for intercity travel and transit to surrounding destinations. Much of the city’s old town is best to explore on foot.