PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
N
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Nieuwdorp
EuropeNetherlandsLimburg

Nieuwdorp

Limburg, Netherlands · Europe

About Nieuwdorp

Nieuwdorp works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lindenheuvel, 9km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Nieuwdorp is a town located in Limburg, Netherlands. With a population of 2,445, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nieuwdorp 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 Nieuwdorp to your route.

About Nieuwdorp

Stein (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈstɛin] , Limburgish: [ˈstɛjn]) is a municipality and a town in the southeastern Netherlands. The municipality had a population of 24,875 in 2021 and covers an area of 22.80 km2 (8.80 sq mi) of which 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi) is water. The municipality of Stein makes part of the region of

Read more South Limburg and lies between the city of Geleen in the east and Beek in the southeast, and lies furthermore west of interchange Kerensheide and the chemical industries of Chemelot. To the west lies the Belgian border, across the Meuse river. In comparison to other cities and villages in the area, Stein is fairly big. It is also the capital city of the municipality with the same name. It has i.a. three Roman Catholic churches, an abandoned mediaeval castle, and a port to the Juliana Canal which used to be the second largest inland port in all of Europe. On 29 October 2009, the shopping mall of Stein suffered a severe fire. As a result of the calamity, the town subsequently lost 40 shops, 2 banks, 1 restaurant and 6 houses. The adjacent, iconic, 11-story apartment building 'De Stevel', remained intact.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Nieuwdorp

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Nieuwdorp.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Nieuwdorp.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Nieuwdorp?

Nieuwdorp 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Nieuwdorp?

Plan your road trip to Nieuwdorp with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Nieuwdorp as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Nieuwdorp located?

Nieuwdorp is located in Limburg, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9622 latitude, 5.7730 longitude.

What is the population of Nieuwdorp?

Nieuwdorp has a population of approximately 2,445 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Nieuwdorp as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Nieuwdorp. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
2,445
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Limburg
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
50.9622, 5.7730

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.

Full driving guide for Netherlands

Tags

EuropeNetherlandsLimburgTown

Worth the detour from Nieuwdorp

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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

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

12 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.

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.

23 km · about 25 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

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

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

30 km · about 35 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

scenic viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

A 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Nieuwdorp

  • 29 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 44 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.
  • 56 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 79 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

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 Nieuwdorp.

Stein

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 11,290

Kerensheide

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 2,740

Elsloo

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 7,220

Beek

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 8,415

Urmond

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 3,560

Neerbeek

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 2,480

Lindenheuvel

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 8,040

Leut

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 1,599

Plan a trip around Nieuwdorp

Netherlands road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Nieuwdorp

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence