Title: Things to Do in Heerlen in 2026 | Expedia.com [Heerlen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Heerlen.dx5314)[Hotels in Heerlen](https://expedia.com/Heerlen-Hotels.d5314.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Heerlen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Heerlen.d5314.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Heerlen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Heerlen.d5314.Car-Rental-Guide)[Heerlen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Heerlen.d5314.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Heerlen ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Heerlen Types of activities [Heerlen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Heerlen.dx5314) ![Park landscape with shrubs and flowering plants in public park of TerWorm Castle, leafy trees and castle in background, sunny summer day in Heerlen, South Limburg, Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5314/58101869-5683-46cc-85e3-f3d11d08eaa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Park landscape with shrubs and flowering plants in public park of TerWorm Castle, leafy trees and castle in background, sunny summer day in Heerlen, South Limburg, Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5314/58101869-5683-46cc-85e3-f3d11d08eaa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Schloss Hoensbroek , Heerlen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5314/85272ae7-9ce2-4649-894a-da326b9128a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moat surrounding TerWorm Castle seen from entrance bridge, red brick walls and windows, surrounded by leafy trees, cloudy spring day in Heerlen, South Limburg, the Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5314/f6b6dad0-4fe5-4b0e-8360-fe619d7736c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_5314) ## Recommended things to do in Heerlen | Number of things to do | 25 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Aachen Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/aachen-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a51198573.activity-details): $6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details)[Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle](/things-to-do/hoensbroek-entry-ticket-to-hoensbroek-castle.a48116413.activity-details)[Valkenburg: Cave Biking Underground Bike Tour](/things-to-do/valkenburg-cave-biking-underground-bike-tour.a48497107.activity-details)[Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public)](/things-to-do/aachen-old-town-tour-german-public.a2860026.activity-details)[Valkenburg: Thermae 2000 Spa Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/valkenburg-thermae-2000-spa-entry-ticket.a44485194.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details)[Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle](/things-to-do/hoensbroek-entry-ticket-to-hoensbroek-castle.a48116413.activity-details)[Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public)](/things-to-do/aachen-old-town-tour-german-public.a2860026.activity-details)[Aachen Cathedral tour with audioguide on mobile app](/things-to-do/aachen-cathedral-tour-with-audioguide-on-mobile-app.a49842173.activity-details)[Aachen Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/aachen-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a51198573.activity-details) | | With kids | [Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details)[Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle](/things-to-do/hoensbroek-entry-ticket-to-hoensbroek-castle.a48116413.activity-details)[Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public)](/things-to-do/aachen-old-town-tour-german-public.a2860026.activity-details)[Best Intro to Aachen in 2 hours with a Local](/things-to-do/best-intro-to-aachen-in-2-hours-with-a-local.a50347892.activity-details)[Explore Aachen in 60 minutes with a Local](/things-to-do/explore-aachen-in-60-minutes-with-a-local.a49235350.activity-details) | ## What to do in Heerlen --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Heerlen? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Heerlen #### Parkstad Limburg Theater Get tickets for a show at Parkstad Limburg Theater, a storied theater in Heerlen. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Parkstad-Limburg-Theater-Heerlen.d553248621532510552.Vacation-Attraction) #### Heerlan Theatre Enjoy a performance at Heerlan Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Heerlen. Discover the area's theater scene, or seek out its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Heerlan-Theatre-Heerlen.d6288798.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thermenmuseum You can study the exhibits at Thermenmuseum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Heerlen. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Thermenmuseum-Heerlen.d6113584.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Heerlen ![Mondo Verde Theme Park with Gardens of different countries like Spain, England, Austria and Portugal, Japan a Must for likers of nature or gardens all kind. A wonderful place with children all ages also take your Grandparents ! http://www.wereldtuinenmondoverde.nl/nl/dierenplaza/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034577/998bf32c-51d2-4802-abeb-5ce4e0e2c691.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Landgraaf ![Kerkrade showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047527/007d7195-e32b-48ea-a0f2-e4ad1b4e1549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kerkrade ![North Rhine-Westphalia featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053489/7d1ac431-cbd6-48cc-a9f9-ff9a7a639181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aachen ![sunset at Brunssummerheid, Brunssum, Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144682/fe8e1ad6-6178-4046-96b1-da54c8f2a961.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brunssum ![Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. http://www.kasteelhoensbroek.nl/en/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6301298/c228f1d8-4550-4831-b977-d1b50866c178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hoensbroek ![The Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij (South Limburg Steam Train Company) or ZLSM is a heritage railway operating in the south of the Netherlands. It runs over the border into Germany and has an extensive collection of stock. The ZLSM is currently partnered with the Great Central Railway in England, as they are both double-track preserved lines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuid-Limburgse_Stoomtrein_Maatschappij Original website : http://www.zlsm.nl/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000024370/50c39f11-0997-477f-918a-144be35f0898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Simpelveld ![A early wintershot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144682/5c1114be-1617-4ce3-bdbc-ce0579d3bfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Langeberg ![Mondo Verde Theme Park with Gardens of different countries like Spain, England, Austria and Portugal, Japan a Must for likers of nature or gardens all kind. A wonderful place with children all ages also take your Grandparents ! http://www.wereldtuinenmondoverde.nl/nl/dierenplaza/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034577/998bf32c-51d2-4802-abeb-5ce4e0e2c691.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eikske ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heerlen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Heerlen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Heerlen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Heerlen? ### Is Heerlen a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Heerlen with kids? > - [Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details) > - [Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hoensbroek-entry-ticket-to-hoensbroek-castle.a48116413.activity-details) > - [Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aachen-old-town-tour-german-public.a2860026.activity-details) > - [Best Intro to Aachen in 2 hours with a Local](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/best-intro-to-aachen-in-2-hours-with-a-local.a50347892.activity-details) > - [Explore Aachen in 60 minutes with a Local](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-aachen-in-60-minutes-with-a-local.a49235350.activity-details) ### What to do in Heerlen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Heerlen? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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