EuroParcs Limburg

Perhaps begin by crossing over the Belgium border… Maasmechelen (35 minutes’ drive) is a hot bargain-hunting destination with over 100 boutiques. If you’re more of a wildlife seeker, Hoge Kempen National Park (40 minutes) might be top of your list. Whether it’s forests, fens, heathland or castle, and hiking or mountain biking, you’ll be in for a treat. In Germany, there are plenty of historical sites around Aachen (50 minutes) – the replica crown jewels in the city hall, the huge spires of the cathedral and many museums. Just a little further on, there’s yet another wildlife haven. A hike in Eifelsteig (55 minutes) will get you to waterfalls and mountains (just decide how far you’d like to go, as the Eifelsteig is 313 kilometres long).