Sightseeing in Roermond - what to see. Complete travel guide

The name of the city can be translated as “Roer’s horn”. Of course, the city’s name is not random. The Dutch settlement is built in the place where two rivers – the Maas and Roer – merge. The first mention of Roermond dates back to 1204. According to historic documents, the town was destroyed just ten years after its foundation when the German troops tried to capture it. It took several decades to restore the ruined buildings and architectural landmarks.
Munsterkerk still features an old altar that remains the major historic treasure of the shrine. The main nave of the church was built in the 30s of the 13th century. Thirty years later, it was decided to add a façade to the west part of the building. In the 18th century, Munsterkerk got Baroque towers. The church underwent a major restoration in the 60s of the 19th century. After that, the towers of Munsterkerk got a new look and their height reached fifty meters.

The 78-meter-tall tower turned into a pile of stones. When World War II ended, the city’s authorities decided to restore the sacred landmark of Roermond. Architects were successful in recovering the original look of the tower. Unfortunately, the cathedral suffered much damage again during the earthquake in 1992. The restoration works started in 2005 and lasted two years. Nowadays, the cathedral hosts masses and church music concerts.

Residential buildings surround Mansion De Forain. As the nearby houses are quite small, the mansion looks like a true giant. This part of the city has a charming and serene atmosphere because there are a water basin and a picturesque park nearby. When visiting this attraction, tourists need to keep in mind that the mansion is private property.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Roermond and surroundings
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Survived castles around Roermond
♥ Castle 'Jansgeleen Castle' , 29 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hoensbroek Castle' , 30.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Landsfort Heerlen' , 33.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Heeze Castle' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Valkenburg castle' , 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Jansgeleen Castle' , 29 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Hoensbroek Castle' , 30.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Landsfort Heerlen' , 33.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Heeze Castle' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Valkenburg castle' , 38.2 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Roermond
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 7.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 19.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 78.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 95.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 7.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 19.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 78.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 95.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Roermond from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Montagne de Bueren
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”
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Distance from Roermond center - 66.9 km.
Guests of Liege, who are not lazy to walk to the end of the stairs, will have an opportunity to admire not only unique historical sights. From the historic district, a wonderful panoramic view of the Maas river opens. Walking on the stairs will be comfortable and pleasant even for those who do not like long walks. On the stairs in certain places beautiful shops were established, where you can always relax. There is a cult place of interest in Liege with the official name "Buren Mount", it was named after the nobleman Vincent de Buren, who played an important role in the defense of the city. …
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Crouching Tiger and Turtle
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”
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Distance from Roermond center - 56.1 km.
The length of the staircase is 220 meters. It is open day and night. Admission is free. The original attraction in Duisburg was opened in 2011 and became instantly known worldwide and popular with lovers of unusual entertainments. 'Tiger and Turtle' staircase is located in the picturesque Angerpark. One of the most important secrets of the ladder is the traditional roller coaster dead loop, which is much easier to pass through than it might seem at first glance. …
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