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Simpelveld

Known mostly for the Miljoenenlijn steam train, which originates here, Simpelveld is a small city in the South Limburg region, in the Dutch province Limburg. Also, in 1930 the so-called "Sarcophagus of Simpelveld" was discovered here.

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15 places

  1. Eat

    Bellevue

    Surely the best restaurant in town, and the only one that allows for a splurge. Bellevue offers nice food and a pretty view over Simpelveld and its surroundings. On a sunny day, find a place on the outdoor terrace.

    €35

  2. Eat

    Cafetaria ’t Pastorieke

    Snack & Dine 't Pastorieke

    A more cosy "friture" so sit, serving all the standard dishes. They also offer good value complete menus, with schnitzel or steak, fries and salad for around €10. They also offer bread rolls for under €5. Closed M Tu.

    Wed-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat Sun 14:00-23:00From €5

  3. Drink

    Café en Partycentrum Oud-Zumpelveld

    This is one of the town's oldest bars. During carnival, it's adjoining party centre becomes the town's main place to be.

  4. Eat

    Friture Oranjeplein

    One of the most popular "fritures" around. The place can be crowded, mostly with take-away customers, but the waiting time to order is usually no more than 5 or 10 minutes.

    From €5.50

  5. Eat

    Grillroom Pizzeria Nefertiti

    The local grill and pizza place is run by an Egyptian owner and is open till late. It's not the most romantic place but there is plenty of place to sit and the service is friendly. If you're in a chalet, they also deliver. Pizza days are Tu W, with all pizzas for €5.75

    Open now · closes 3 am tomorrowFrom €5.50, pizzas from €7

  6. See

    Hellingbos

    Just behind the city hall and the Loreto monastery lies a park called the "Hellingbos". Originally part of the monastery grounds and gardens, it used to hold a cemetery and chapel. Nowadays, the Stations of the Cross remain the main sights in the park, which makes a tranquil place to linger or just walk around.

  7. See

    Huize Damiaan

    This former monastery was founded in 1892 by followers of the canonized Belgian father Damian. Nowadays, it is a conference centre with some 49 rooms for group accommodation and individual travellers.

  8. See

    Loreto Monastery

    Museum de Schat van Simpelveld

    A few nuns still remain in this monastery, right in the middle of the town. Clara Fey, who founded the congregation of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, is buried in the chapel. When the German congregation had to flee Aachen due to the kulturkampf in the late 19th century, Simpelveld became the world headquarters. Several of the buildings are listed rijksmonuments. As of September 2020, the building houses a museum, Museum de Schat van Simpelveld, showcasing monastic life.

  9. Eat

    Maxime

    This place has been around for long, with quality going up and down over time. It seems is popular, and is next to the church.

    €25

  10. Do

    Natuurtransferium

    As in most small towns in the South Limburg region, many travelers use Simpelveld as a base for hiking and biking in the area. Simpelveld has a number of very suited routes. Head to the "Nature Transferium Poort Mergelland" on the edge of town. It is the main tourist information point and forms a starting point for many routes. Here you can rent a number of bikes (including motorized ones) and buy maps. If you've really been working out, they even offer use of a shower for bikers.

  11. See

    Remigiuskerk

    The Neo-Romanesque church was built in the 1920s but it is the church interior that is of significant historic value and therefore listed as a national heritage site. It's usually open, just don't go sight-seeing when a mass is in progress as it will not be appreciated.

  12. See

    Replica of the Sarcophagus of Simpelveld

    The real sarcophagus is part of the collection of The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, but a really good replica can be found at the city hall.

    Office hours

  13. Eat

    Restaurant / Brasserie de Driesprong

    Located outside the village centre, next to the Bungalow park and Natuurtransferium. The food gets good reviews and the service is friendly.

  14. Eat

    Shoko

    This restaurant location has changed hands several times over the past few years but now houses a modern ice-cream, lunch and dinner place. It's popular enough, also because of its location on the edge of the market square. Dinner plates includes pastas, steaks, and fried fish. Prices vary (€12-25).

  15. Do

    ZLSM

    Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij

    Take a ride through the southern part of Limburg on this classic steamtrain ride. See the marvels and beauty of this part of the Netherlands cross high bridges and see some great cities on the way. The Simpelveld train station serves as a headquarter for the ZLSM and doubles as small museum..