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airplanemode_activeFlights to هيرلين ()
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By train
The main train station is situated in the center of the city. Three other trainstations in Heerlen are Heerlen de Kissel, Heerlen Woonboulevard (Opening 2010) and Hoensbroek. There is a train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlen called the euregio-line which travels twice per hour. The trainstation in Heerlen is going to get a renovated starting in 2010 adding more travel options when completed (second part of the Maankwartier build). Also this will be a shoppingmall when ariving in this new station when completed with eating and drinking possibilities.
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By bus
The bus terminal is close to the back exit of the trainstation. The bus operator in Heerlen and surrounding cities is Veolia. There is one international busline from Aachen to Heerlen.
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By car
Heerlen is situated along the A76 highway but get on the N281 if traveling south or north because there is no exit to Heerlen on the A76. You can find taxies waiting on the upper level when exiting at front of the trainstation. From Aachen by car you will have to take the N281. From Maastricht take the A79 to Heerlen. At the end of the A79 is Heerlen. You can also use the inner ring of parkstad to get to Heerlen.
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By plane
Maastricht-Aachen airport is 10 miles away from the city center of Heerlen. Albeit it is more convenient to fly to Eindhoven airport and take a bus and train to Heerlen, because of the low number or flights arriving and departing from Maastricht-Aachen airport. For international flights it is better to arrive and depart from [wiki=068a0b5b2858dc3f1ac7b47464bc4b0a]Brussels[/wiki](BE), [wiki=3eb8670d999ac077dd0e2c345cb7c905]Amsterdam[/wiki](Schiphol, NL) or [wiki=c25fa34ca987da7badf27ae2882c4979]Dusseldorf[/wiki](DE). Each of these airports are about 2-3 hours away from Heerlen by car.
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filter_dramaGet aroundIf you are in Heerlen center, everything could be done on foot. A car is convenient to explore the outskirts of town and attractions in the broader area, but take into account that the city center is car-free and parking there is expensive. Another possibility is to discover Heerlen by bike. There are some interesting parks and locations to reach by bike. Using the extensive bus routes can take you to everything in the city that is bit further away from the center.
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* A famous museum of a Roman bathhouse.
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filter_dramaDoAttend the Boochfestival held on 15 and 16 August 2009. (Dates change yearly). Held in the center of the city limits. There is no admission fee. For more information visit their website
*Take a walk between Heerlen en Voerendaal and see some of the great nature in Heerlen. In this park there are also some architectural buildings situated at the egde. On the northside of the park you can find a lot of school and sportfields. In the center of this lush area you can see the water purifying station.
*See a source of a stream in Heerlen and also seeing some of the farms in this old village. And also see some splendid black horses for which this village is famous for. You can also sit and enjoy the scenery acompanied by a drink and something to eat from "het koffiehuisje" in benzerade.
*The indoor climbing wall is a great expierence to have. Climbing up indoor to the top of the building and continue climbing on the roof.
*Play a game of bowling in hoeve de aar.
*Biggest indoor ski and snowboard centre in the world.
*An indoor playground for kids, with trampolines, slides, bumper cars, logflume, climbingfort and a rollercoaster.
*Cinema
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filter_dramaBuyThere are two known shopping locations in Heerlen. The center of the city and the Woonboulevard. The Woonboulvard is famous for its living and lifestyle shops. It is the biggest Furniture strip of Europe.
*This is the mayor living and lifestyle shopping center. Which is the biggest furniture strip of Europe. You can buy anything from lamps to beds.
*This is the shopping district within the old city center. A lot of small and big retail stores as bars, cafes and restaurants can be found here.
*This is close to the woonboulevard. All mayor car brands are situated here.
*This part of Heerlen is to the north of the city and can be reached by bus. There is also a train going to Hoensbroek but this is not recommended if just wanting to go to the shopping center of Hoensbroek. Ask for direction at the Veolia ticket counter in the trainstation.
*A very large store dedicated to party costumes and carneval costumes aswell as some other festive seasonal occasions. -
filter_dramaEatA small restaurant but very good take-away food. Especially the sauces.
*Greek Restaurant
*Another fine Greek Restaurant in the centre of Heerlen. A regular haunt for the devil cleaner!!
*Eat a delicious roasted chicken at this restaurant.
*A very luxious restaurant. Check the website for special events. Making a reservation upfront is highly recommended.
*Greek food.
*Sushi
*Italian
*Nice restaurant with variety of food. Very crowded. Check their site for opening hours
*Tapas
*On top of the Schunck-building and a nice view over the city. They serve tapas and their menu changes often.
*Small, unique restaurant with a nice, small menu, which changes now and then.
*Japanese fusion and grill. Buffet.
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filter_dramaDrinkOn the pancratiusplein people can find the many cafes and terrasses who are usually filled with people troughout the year.
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filter_dramaSleepA good class hotel for staying in Heerlen.
*Good location right in the center of the city.
*Close to the Woonboulevard.
*Good hotel but the location is inconvenient without a car .
*Very luxurious four stars hotel.
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filter_dramaContactVVV Heerlen is where you can get information about the city. For any information go to Oranje Nassaustraat 16, 6411 LH Heerlen.
They can assist with:
*Maps
*Regionguides
*Travelinformation
*Cityguide / Tour
*Regionproducts
*Theater & Concert information
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filter_dramaStay safeIn Heerlen as so many other cities and places in Limburg are targets of drugtraficing. Crime goes hand in hand with these practices. If you just want to smoke a joint go to one of the legalized "coffee shops".
Another hassle is meeting "junkies" and wanderers you might occasionally meet them at supermarkets and city centers asking for some money which most Dutch people find an anoyance since they allready have an income from the state to survive. Normally the begging is because the lack of drugs and they want to buy drugs with the money you give them. Giving these people money also encourages the crimes involved with the illigal drugs.
So do not be temped to give these people money and which might also encourage other beggers to ask money from you. Normally these people do not pickpoket your wallet but as in any city in the world keep an eye on your personal items. -
filter_dramaGet outConnections to Aachen are via train or bus. Other options by train are to Belgium (via Maastricht) and the remainder of the Netherlands.
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