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Berg

Limburg, Netherlands · Europe

About Berg

Berg works well as a base: 5 minutes from Guttecoven, 10km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Berg is a town located in Limburg, Netherlands. With a population of 1,985, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Berg sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Berg to your route.

About Berg

Berg, often called Berg aan de Maas, is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Stein, and lies about 6 km northwest of Geleen. The village was first mentioned in 1294-1295 as "apud Berge", which means "hill on the Maas". Berg aan de Maas was home to 468 people in 1840. Berg is

Read more situated on the right bank of the river Meuse, Maas in Dutch. On the opposite, left bank of the Meuse is Belgian territory, municipality Dilsen-Stokkem. There is a ferry between Berg and Dilsen-Stokkem.

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Berg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Berg located?

Berg is located in Limburg, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0042 latitude, 5.7708 longitude.

What is the population of Berg?

Berg has a population of approximately 1,985 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
1,985
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Limburg
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.0042, 5.7708

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Berg

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Hoge Kempen National Park

Belgium's first national park, a heath and pine landscape in Limburg with six gateway entrances and visitor car parks.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Vrijthof Maastricht

A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Thorn

The 'white village' of Limburg: an entire former abbey-principality of whitewashed brick lanes and cobbles beside the Maas, painted white in the Napoleonic era to dodge a window tax and kept that way ever since.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.

34 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Circuit Zolder

A Belgian circuit tragically linked to Gilles Villeneuve's death in 1982, with a rich history in Formula 1 and touring car racing.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Toverland

Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Berg

  • 33 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 48 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
  • 60 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Berg.

Urmond

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 3,560

Obbicht

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 1,895

Stokkem

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 3,722

Leut

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 1,599

Guttecoven

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 1,260

Kerensheide

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,740

Lanklaar

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 4,453

Grevenbicht

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,355

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