Towns of Limburg (Netherlands)
Limburg is the most southerly province of the Netherlands and has a striking, elongated shape. On both sides it borders other countries: Germany to the east and Belgium to the west. Its capital is Maastricht, in the far south, which is also the largest city. On this map you learn to place the towns of Limburg in the right spot — from Venlo and Venray in the north to Heerlen, Kerkrade and Sittard in the south.
Limburg is different from the rest of the Netherlands: in the south, around Maastricht and Heerlen, you find hills instead of flat land — it is the only part of the country with real hills. The river Maas flows through the province. The list also includes Weert, Roermond (known for its large outlet centre), Geleen, Brunssum, Hoensbroek, Gennep and the Venlo districts Tegelen and Blerick, plus Horst.
Hop in the helicopter and find every town in Limburg at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of Limburg.
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What is the capital of the province of Limburg?
The capital of the province of Limburg is Maastricht, in the far south of the Netherlands on the river Maas. Maastricht is also the largest city in the province, with an atmospheric old town. The city is known for the Maastricht Treaty of 1992, which established the European Union.
What is the largest city in Limburg?
The largest city in the province of Limburg is the capital, Maastricht, in the south. It is followed by Venlo in the north and Heerlen in the south-east. Limburg is a long, narrow province, so its major cities lie far apart, with many smaller towns in between.
Why is Limburg the only Dutch province with hills?
Limburg is the only Dutch province with real hills because its south, the Heuvelland around Maastricht and Vaals, lies higher than the rest of the flat Netherlands. It is also home to the highest point of the Dutch mainland, the Vaalserberg, where the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet.
What is the most fun way to learn the towns of Limburg?
The most fun way to learn the towns of Limburg is to place them on the map while playing in Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the province and drop cities like Maastricht, Venlo, Heerlen and Roermond onto the right spot. It is free and you go at your own pace.