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Geleenbeek - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Geleenbeek

The Geleenbeek is a stream in the south of the Dutch province of Limburg that is part of the Meuse river basin. The partly canalized stream originates in Benzenrade and flows into the Maas at Stevensweert under the name Oude Maas. The stream valley with numerous side streams has been designated a Natura 2000 area and is largely located in the National Landscape of South Limburg.
Address : Geleenbeek, 6121 RD Susteren, Netherlands

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Kasteelpark BornBorn Castle Park is a medium-sized animal park located in the gardens of the former Born Castle. Many different types of animals are housed, including native animals such as deer, sheep and goats, as well as exotic animals such as rhea , alpacas , porcupines , predators and monkeys. There is also a Kriebelhuis with stick insects, scorpions, axolotls and iguanas. In addition, there is a walk-through aviary with parrots.
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Oorlogsmuseum EyewitnessWar Museum Eyewitness is a museum in Beek , South Limburg . The museum shows the history of the Second World War in Europe in very realistic dioramas. The human side of the past is central to the museum. This is done, among other things, on the basis of the fictional story of August Segel, a German paratrooper.
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BoschmolenplasBoschmolenplas is a former gravel hole. The lake has become a household name in the diving-loving Netherlands and is even known far beyond the Belgian and German borders. Due to the excellent water quality, the Boschmolenplas is the scene of a very rich underwater flora and fauna.
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SchuttersparkThe Schutterspark is a park in the Limburg municipality of Brunssum. The park is located in the valley of the Roode Beek and borders the colony Schuttersveld, which was formerly built for the Brunssum miners . The area is split into two parts by the stream . In the north lies a forest , heath and peat area that is somewhat in a natural state. In the south it is a recreation or people's park.
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Hoensbroek CastleHoensbroek Castle is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands . The oldest part of the castle, especially the high round tower, dates from around 1360 , when Herman Hoen renovated it. In 1225 there was already a predecessor in this swamp, a so-called motte -fortress. In 1250 a fortified house was built on the site of the present castle.
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BrunssummerheideAn approximately 600 hectare nature reserve of the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten ; this concerns in particular the so-called Schrieversheide. On the other hand, this is also the name for the approximately 1800 hectare recreational area in which this nature reserve is located. The recreation area 'Brunssummerheide' is located in the province of Limburg , in the southeast of the municipality of Brunssum and adjacent municipalities of Heerlen and Landgraaf.

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Limburg
Limburg is the southernmost of the 12 provinces of the Netherlands. The city features a number of historic homes, cathedrals cobblestone streets. There are claims that Maastricht is the oldest city in the country, but others contest that Nijmegen holds that title. The capital city is situated within walking distance of Belgium and is just a short bike ride away from Germany. The city also boasts excellent dining spots and plenty of shops.

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