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Born

Limburg, Netherlands · Europe

About Born

Born works well as a base: 5 minutes from Einighausen, 14km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Born is a town located in Limburg, Netherlands. With a population of 2,430, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Born 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 Born to your route.

About Born

Born (Dutch: [ˈbɔr(ə)n]; Limburgish: Bor [bɔʀ]) is a village in the Dutch municipality of Sittard-Geleen. It has a port on the Julianakanaal (Juliana canal) and has a zoo. Born is also the site of the car factory VDL Nedcar and the headquarters and European Distribution Center of Mitsubishi Motors Europe. Until 2001,

Read more Born was a separate municipality (population about 15,000), that included the villages Born, Buchten, Holtum, Grevenbicht, Papenhoven and Obbicht.

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Born 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 Born located?

Born is located in Limburg, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0317 latitude, 5.8097 longitude.

What is the population of Born?

Born has a population of approximately 2,430 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
2,430
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Limburg
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.0317, 5.8097

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 Born

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.

14 km · about 25 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.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

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

19 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.

22 km · about 25 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

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

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

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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Toverland

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Born

  • 34 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 51 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.
  • 62 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 Born.

Buchten

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 2,015

Guttecoven

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 1,260

Holtum

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 1,170

Obbicht

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 1,895

Grevenbicht

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 2,355

Limbricht

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 2,575

Einighausen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 1,340

Berg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 1,985

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