Sightseeing in Venlo - what to see. Complete travel guide

Every year Venlo hosts a beautiful carnival just before the Lent. This carnival is one of the most popular and favorite national celebrations in the region. Despite the fact that such solemn …
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Venlo is an incredibly attractive and cozy city that charms travelers right from the start with its inimitable atmosphere of peace and hospitality. Small colorful buildings, tidy and …
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In Venlo, travelers will find much needed entertainment, shopping, and many interesting things to do. As a rule, all guests of the city head to the city center or the Inner City as the …
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1. In order to rent a car, travelers need to have an international driver’s permit. Car rental services usually also require a credit card with a specified sum of money as a deposit. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Venlo and surroundings
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Survived castles around Venlo
♥ Castle 'Bleijenbeek Castle' , 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Heeze Castle' , 40.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Croy Castle' , 40.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Moyland Castle' , 43.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Jansgeleen Castle' , 51.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bleijenbeek Castle' , 31 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Heeze Castle' , 40.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Croy Castle' , 40.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Moyland Castle' , 43.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Jansgeleen Castle' , 51.8 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Venlo
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 24.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 76.4 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 'De Meinweg' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 24.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 76.4 km from the center. On the map


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


Art galleries in Venlo and around
♥ Art museum 'Abteiberg Museum' Mönchengladbach, 26.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Abteiberg Museum' Mönchengladbach, 26.8 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Venlo from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Aachen Cathedral
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
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Distance from Venlo center - 66 km.
A lot of amazing legends relate to the cathedral. According to one of them, the money for the construction was donated by the Devil himself. In exchange, he wanted to take the soul of the first creature who will come to the finished cathedral. Local residents managed to outwit the devil. When the cathedral was completed, they let a wolf come first. A number of outstanding historical events are associated with the place. Here, 35 kings and 14 queens of the German Empire were enthroned. Today, the Aachen Cathedral is as majestic as hundreds of years ago. Once inside, it’s impossible to look away from artistic colorful stained-glass windows, marble walls and ceilings, incredible painting, and other items of decor. …
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Zeche Zollverein
From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
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Distance from Venlo center - 62.2 km.
After admiring priceless artifacts in museums, it’s worth to have a stroll through the deserted underground; just the simple descent via worn metal ladders makes adrenaline go rushing. Many mysterious stories are associated with Zeche Zollverein mines, as many industrialists have faced there with phenomenon of abnormal knocks. Tourists who visit these places often hear unexplained sounds. They are so distinct and realistic, that it seems that there is still active work in some areas of mines. …
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The EU Announces the Year of Rail
Starting from January 1, 2021, the European Union officially has the Year of Rail. This is an initiative of the European Union targeted at making our transport more sustainable, smart, and safe. Moreover, the train is a comfortable means of transport when traveling in Europe. As distances between big cities and even capitals are often not big, it is important to promote trains as a valuable alternative to aviation.
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17.01.2021
Starting from January 1, 2021, the European Union officially has the Year of Rail. This is an initiative of the European Union targeted at making our transport more sustainable, smart, and safe. Moreover, the train is a comfortable means of transport when traveling in Europe. As distances between big cities and even capitals are often not big, it is important to promote trains as a valuable alternative to aviation.

17.01.2021
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