Heerlen Attractions
Heerlen lies east of Maastricht, close to the German frontier. In the time of Augustus the site was occupied by a Roman trading station called Coriovallum, situated at the intersection of two military roads. The European edition of the "Wall Street Journal" is published here, as well as a number of Dutch periodicals.
The city is home to the Glass Palace, a landmark building designed by well-known architect Frits Peutz. There are other notable buildings including a 12th century church and former prison tower.
The city is home to the Glass Palace, a landmark building designed by well-known architect Frits Peutz. There are other notable buildings including a 12th century church and former prison tower.
Baths Museum
The Museum Thermen (Baths Museum) displays the remains of Roman baths dating from the A.D. first century.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Castles
To the west of Heerlen is Voerendaal, around which were formerly numerous castles and country houses. Particularly notable is the 15th century Kasteel Cortenbach, which is still surrounded by its medieval moat.
Geological Museum
The Geological Museum at Voskuilenweg 131, run by the National Geological Service, has a large collection of fossils found in the mines of southern Limburg.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | ||
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
St Pancratiuskerk
St Pancratiuskerk, a Romanesque pillared basilica, shows both 12th and 14th century work. Over the choir is the square Rogues' Tower (12th C.), a relic of the old stronghold of Herle.
