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Museums / Valkenburg aan de Geul

Limburg · History

From castle wall to marl passage

Kasteelruïne and Fluweelengrot show Valkenburg above and below ground. The ruin includes remains of the knights’ hall, armoury and chapel, among other things; you visit the cave on a guided tour.

Plan your visit ↗

Read the ruin as a floor plan

Look for where walls, passages and differences in height mark out the former rooms. A map helps you see scattered stone remains as a coherent castle again.

Paintings in marl

Underground, paintings and inscriptions catch the eye. During the guided tour, ask about dating, maker and maintenance, so that different periods do not merge into a single story.

Two routes, two rhythms

The ruin has its own admission times and the cave works with guided tours. Plan the two parts separately and allow for slopes, stairs, temperature and waiting time.

Before you go

There is no fixed weekly schedule: times and cave tours vary by date. Check the calendar and book a time slot. During the Christmas period the Fluweelengrot may serve as a Christmas market.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Kasteelruïne & Fluweelengrot (kasteelvalkenburg.nl)

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