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Broeksittard

Limburg, Netherlands · Europe

About Broeksittard

Broeksittard works well as a base: 5 minutes from Munstergeleen, 18km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Broeksittard is a town located in Limburg, Netherlands. With a population of 1,550, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Broeksittard 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 Broeksittard to your route.

About Broeksittard

Broeksittard (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbrukˌsɪtɑrt]; Limburgish: Broukzittert [ˈbʀɔwkˌsɪtəʀt]) is a former village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is now a neighbourhood of the town Sittard, and part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. It has partly kept its village character. Broeksittard was a separate

Read more municipality between 1817 and 1942, when it was merged with Sittard by the German occupier. From 24 March to 28 March 1543 Broeksittard was almost completely destroyed during the battle for the Kemperkoul. This battle was fought between Duke Wilhelm of Jülich-Cleves-Berg and Emperor Charles V. The battle was won by Wilhelm and left over 4000 soldiers and 900 horses dead. Infuriated by his loss Charles gave permission to all his remaining soldiers to plunder the area resulting in mass rapes, murder, theft and devastation in the rest of the Gulik country.

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Where is Broeksittard located?

Broeksittard is located in Limburg, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0029 latitude, 5.8951 longitude.

What is the population of Broeksittard?

Broeksittard has a population of approximately 1,550 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
1,550
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Limburg
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.0029, 5.8951

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 Broeksittard

8 notable places within an hour's 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 30 min 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.

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

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.

29 km · about 35 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Toverland

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

44 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Broeksittard

  • 29 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 46 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.
  • 57 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 Broeksittard.

Stadbroek

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 2,525

Sittard

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2 km awayPop. 48,400

Overhoven

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 3,450

Ophoven

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 4,105

Munstergeleen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 4,580

Doenrade

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 1,140

Limbricht

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,575

Einighausen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 1,340

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