Last minute Limburg

Relax and enjoy your last minute accommodation in Limburg! Visit various places around and get ready to be exposed to the natural surroundings of the Netherlands. Not only does Limburg have its own regional language, it is also characterised by the countryside alternating with the hilly landscape in the South. While staying in a holiday home in Limburg, it feels like you're abroad, especially since both the Belgian and German border surround Limburg

Flora

Orchids are beloved plants that are notable for their often remarkable colors, distinct shapes and delicious scents. Orchids feel right at home on the limestone of South Limburg. They really know how to flourish on the chalk slopes. The zinc violet is a jewel among plants and can be found in meadows along streams. It has a characteristic yellow color, with fine stripes in the center that radiate in all directions. Zinc violets, like zinc farmers and English grass, need zinc in the soil, but through an ingenious system they ensure that their rhizome does not absorb too much of it. The zinc violet flowers from May to July, and sometimes as early as April. The steel elm or flapping elm is a tree that can reach a height of 30 meters. The crown has a beautiful, full shape. The leaves are roundish to obovate, ribbed with a double-sawn edge and a crooked base.

Steel elm trees bloom early in the spring, before leaves appear on the branches. The flowers are on stems and flutter in the wind. Elms like moist, nutrient-rich soil and can be found, for example, in stream valleys, deciduous forests, hollow roads and graves. They can withstand sun and light shade. Steel elm trees are often planted and are very rare as a native species. Ferns are the undergrowth of the forests. South Limburg hillside forests are rich in fern species. In places where it is slightly humid and where there is shade, there is a good chance that there are ferns. Ferns come in all shapes and sizes, from the small, delicate beech ferns to the large, sturdy eagle ferns, which can proliferate.

Fauna

The red-backed shrike feels at home in small-scale landscapes, with many hedges, shrubs and grasslands. It is important that there is enough barbed wire or hedges with thorns in the area, because he uses them to prick on beetles. In addition to beetles and other insects, the menu also includes lizards and even small birds, which this bird of prey can track down from a high vantage point or pray in the sky. The Red-backed Shrike is a striking appearance with its hooked bill and 'Zorro Mask,' a band that extends from the beak over the eye to the neck. He also has a gray head, which turns into a brown back and a white-pink breast. The legs have a dark color. With only 200 breeding pairs, the red-backed shrike is a rare summer guest in the Netherlands.

Anyone who has ever seen a blue, fluorescent flash pass over the water has seen a kingfisher in action. The kingfisher is a small bird with blue and orange feathers and a long, pointed beak. He likes flowing streams with clear, oxygenated water. Kingfishers hunt for fish from branches above the water. They dive like a spear at their prey, which they only kill and eat when they are back at their 'fixed' lookout.

Never get bored in Limburg

As a nature lover you are in the right place in Limburg to relax, but also to go out and enjoy the surroundings around your holiday home in Limburg. In addition to the vast nature, Limburg is also brimming with cultural heritage and its history.

A visit to the marl caves

If you are in South Limburg, a visit to the marl caves in picturesque Valkenburg is a must. The Limburg marl is the name that the population has given to the limestone. What few people know is that as a result of the marl mining there is now an ancient system of corridors of no less than 250 kilometers! In the marl caves there is a lot to do, from a mountain bike tour to visiting Europe's largest underground Christmas market.

Get out and about by bike

Limburg has a large network of cycling junctions which makes it almost impossible to get lost in an environment that is probably (still) unknown to you. For example, there is a Three Border Route and a Heider Route, and if you are there in the spring, the Asparagus Route is definitely a nice trip. This 47-kilometre route, which starts in Arcen, passes several places where asparagus grows and passes the most wonderful restaurants that have dishes with asparagus on their menus. The asparagus are also known as the 'white gold' of Limburg, but are only harvested 2 months in the spring, so be there in time!

Walk through the nature reserves

The various nature reserves in Limburg are definitely worth a visit. Limburg is bursting with walking routes and there is something for everyone. Would you rather walk through a quiet area or through the historic streets of Vaals? Whichever route you choose, you will always come across one of Limburg's gems. On many routes you can't get enough of the surroundings. Let everything affect you for a while and enjoy the moment. Back in your last minute cottage, it's time to take off your hiking boots and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

Cozy up in the middle of nature

When you're staying in nature you don't need much. You can rent the simplest holiday houses like a cottage or a b&b and still have the greatest time. Camping is one of the most popular choices for nature travelers. Tents, yurts, bungalows, safari tents… Nature.house offers an inspiring collection of adventurous last minute rentals. If you care about the comfort of your home, don't worry. We also have luxury glamping homes with all the modern conveniences. For a holiday with family and friends, you should probably book a spacious accommodation like a villa or chalet. Take a look at our pet friendly homes if you have a dog that would love spending time running around in nature.

Do you want something more unique? Then pick a nice last minute holiday house like a boat or our special wooden treehouses. Living in the forest and sleeping in a home above the ground will bring fun memories of your carefree childhood. A guarantee that you will forget about the troubles of everyday life and start enjoying the small things. It's also the perfect accommodation for a weekend away from home or a just for a last minute romantic night away. Nice last minute spa retreats in nature are another possibility you should consider. Enjoy the sun in your private swimming pool, or relax in your sauna or jacuzzi after a long day of outdoor activities.

Have you looked at the agriturismo offers? There is a wide variety of affordable housing in the countryside. If you'd like to have a cheap last minute break in complete solitude, then pick out a home offering a contactless stay, and you won't have to meet anyone! Do you already have an idea about the things you'd like to do? Just go ahead and start booking the best last minute Limburg overnight stay.