Epen

Eper Molen

Wingbergermolen

This watermill along the river Geul was built in 1844, but renovations in the 20th century changed the looks of it.

Sint Paulus Bekering

The village church is dedicated to St. Paulus and still in use. It was built in 1840-1841.

Volmolen

This 18th century watermill on a side stream of the Geul was originally build as a fulling mill. It is located in the hamlet of Plaat, near Epen. It was part of the then blooming cloth industry in Vaals. In the 1830s, after not being used for years, a German by the name of Johann Wilhelm Kannengiesser changed it into a wool spinning mill. After it was destroyed twice in fires, it was sold and changed into a grain mill. Following the Second World War, the mill became abandoned. In the 1970s, it was renovated and brought back into action as a grain mill, which it still is today.

Bakkerij Fransen

The local bakery sells a good range of breads and pastries, including several varieties of the regional vlaai, a sweet pie filled with fruit or custard.

Bij Giuseppe

Situated within Hotel Eureka

The local Italian restaurant is actually quite good and has a nice outdoor terrace. Inside it's a bit less cosy but it's still a fine pick if you're craving some Italian dishes. The service is nice too. They now make their own ice cream on the premises, at least 12 flavours to choose from.

Closed on Tue&Wed·Pizza around €10

Café Sport

This is a real gathering point for the locals, and several clubs have their weekly meetings in the large room behind the main bar area. It serves over 20 brands of beer, with at least 5 on tap. There's a large parking space close by.

Closed on Wednesdays

De Krieëkel

This place is home to a snack corner and, next door, a small restaurant. The restaurant has a simple menu but tasty food and the service is nice. They can't offer the grand views some other places have, but this is a good option if you're trying to watch your budget.

Mains from €13.25

De Pannekoek

A pancake restaurant, as they are common in the Netherlands. You'll find a broad range of sweet and savory pancakes as well as typical Dutch poffertjes.

from EUR 5

Hiking

Another highly popular way to see the best of this area is simply on foot. The tourist information office has routes and maps for any kind of hike: from just a few, till a hundred kilometer or more.

Panorama Restaurant Gerardushoeve

It's the beautiful view that attracts so many travelers to this place, but the food is reasonable too. The service is fast and the terrace fills up quickly. The restaurant is part of a 3 start hotel.

mains from EUR 15

Sheep shepherd

There's a sheep shepherd farm just outside Epen. In winter and early spring, the sheep are inside, where they have theirs lambs. In summer, they help in the maintenance of the surrounding grass fields. In January, you can witness the shaving of the sheep (check the website for dates). Not much later the first lambs are born. You can visit on weekends during this period. The shepherd gives group demonstrations in summer (but you have to call ahead) and there's a small shop.

Taverne Wingbergermolen

Housed in an ancient water mill, this charming place serves simple but good food. Try the regional stew: zuurvlees. Wingbergermolen also rent out two group accommodation apartments for 6 -8 people.

mains around EUR 14

Timber framed houses

Timber framed houses that are typical for South Limburg, are especially common in Epen and the surrounding villages. You'll see them when you walk around. The Wilhelminastraat has several, some of them being national heritage sites.

Touring

The obvious activity around and the main reason for many tourists to come to Epen. By bike, electric bike, motor scooter or car - touring the surroundings with the occasional stop for a picture, picnic or coffee is a lovely thing to do.

Spar

A fairly small supermarket, but it has all daily needs.

8.30-18.00, Sat: 8.30-17.00, closed on Sun