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Herkenbosch

Limburg, Netherlands · Europe

About Herkenbosch

Herkenbosch is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Posterholt, 37km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Herkenbosch is a town located in Limburg, Netherlands. With a population of 3,935, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Herkenbosch 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 Herkenbosch to your route.

About Herkenbosch

Melick en Herkenbosch is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Limburg. It covered the villages of Melick and Herkenbosch. In 1991, the municipality merged with Vlodrop, and in 1993, it changed its name to Roerdalen.

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Where is Herkenbosch located?

Herkenbosch is located in Limburg, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.1533 latitude, 6.0639 longitude.

What is the population of Herkenbosch?

Herkenbosch has a population of approximately 3,935 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
3,935
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Limburg
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.1533, 6.0639

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 Herkenbosch

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Toverland

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

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

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

36 km · about 40 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.

37 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Vrijthof Maastricht

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

43 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Herkenbosch

  • 45 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 63 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.
  • 72 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 Herkenbosch.

Vlodrop

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 1,860

Melick

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 3,650

Posterholt

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 3,540

Sint Odiliënberg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 2,810

Roermond

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 44,975

Merum

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 2,145

Herten

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 3,305

Leeuwen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 1,075

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