A history of marl and power

Discover the marl secrets

Relive the stirring history of the many sieges

Relive the stirring history of the many sieges, destructions and dominions of knights such as Walram de Rosse, Gosewijn, and the Dukes of Brabant, until the final destruction of the castle on 10 December 1672 at the hands of Stadtholder Willem III. The remains of the castle ruins have stood as a quiet reminder of the proud fortress here at this prominent place in the Geul Valley ever since.
Castle Ruins
Velvet Cave

Velvet cave

The Velvet Cave has many secrets. Discover a treasure trove of impressive wall murals, inscriptions, strange sculptures in the soft marlstone walls and a romantic chapel dating from the French period (18th century).

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Foto van de kasteelruine in Valkenburg
Castle Ruins
Beleef de Middeleeuwen in de Kasteelruine in Valkenburg

Back to the Middle Ages. The rich history of the Middle Ages lives again with a visit to the Castle Ruins in Valkenburg aan de Geul, and its history dating back to the 11th century!

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Velvet cave
Een van de oudste gangenstelsels van Zuid-Limburg: De Fluweelengrot

The Velvet Cave has many secrets. Discover a treasure trove of impressive wall murals, inscriptions, strange sculptures in the soft marlstone walls and a romantic chapel dating from the French period (18th century).

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Betreedt de kasteelruine in Valkenburg
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Prachtig uitzicht over Valkenburg bij de Haselderhof

Want to relax after an exciting climb to the ruins? You can have a drink or bite while enjoying a delightful view in our restaurant overseeing Valkenburg and the hilltop castle

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