Mooidal Boutique Park

In the South Limburg hilly landscape near Gronsveld lies Wijndomein St. Martinus, one of the larger wine producers in the region. You walk through the vineyards, hear how the grapes are grown on the chalk-rich soil, and finish with a tasting of white, rosé, and red wines. The combination of slope, sun, and chalky soil gives the wines a character of their own that you will hardly find anywhere else in the Netherlands. Anyone who still hasn't had enough after the tasting can take a bottle back to the park.

At about half an hour’s cycling from Meerssen lies Maastricht, one of the most pleasant cities in the Netherlands. Stroll through atmospheric streets such as Rechtstraat, Stokstraat and Wycker Brugstraat, where boutiques, specialty shops and well-known stores alternate. Then take a seat on one of the many terraces at Vrijthof or Markt and enjoy a cup of coffee with a view of the imposing Sint-Servaas Basilica or the historic town hall. Lovers of good food can visit the many restaurants, bistros and cozy cafés that the city is rich in. Thanks to the compact city center, you can easily discover the main sights on foot. Maastricht is therefore the ideal destination for a relaxing day full of culture, shopping and Limburg hospitality.

South Limburg is a paradise for hikers, with an extensive network of routes through rolling hills, hollow roads, chestnut forests and vast plateaus. From Meerssen you can walk straight into a landscape that feels more like the Eifel than the Netherlands. Through Visit Zuid-Limburg you can find routes for every level, from short walks through picturesque villages to challenging day trips. Along the way you are rewarded with beautiful views, half-timbered houses and atmospheric terraces where you can rest for a while. Thanks to the differences in elevation, every walk feels different. Put on sturdy walking shoes and bring enough water, because the Limburg hills sometimes demand just a little more effort than you would expect at first glance.