22 must see's & do's

The iconic building with plants on the facade and trees inside. Totally Cradle to Cradle, so all materials of the building can be recycled.

Do you live out of the Julianapark, where you can also find various events several times

The Venlo of 1804, when emperor (keizer) Napoleon passed through to avoid the crowds. Nowadays you can enjoy splendid beers and food here.

Feel like a royal at the Castle Gardens in Arcen. At 10 km from Venlo you find 32 acres of wonderful gardens around a 17th century castle.

Go for a 5.6 km walk/run/ride/skate at nature park De Groote Heide. On sunny days you see the spectacular take-off and landings of gliders.

Exams coming up and need some help from above? Say a prayer and light a candle at the 600 years old Chapel of Genooy, just north of Venlo.

Many years a dodgy neighbourhood, but Q4 now is the vibrant heart of the city. A mix of shops, bars, artists, modern and authentic houses.

The old 16th century city hall is the crown jewel of the city. This astonishing Renaissance building, with the two onion shaped towers.

A beautiful 15th century Gothic church with a 68 meters tall tower. Definitely worth a visit, even if you are not religious.

A Dutch expression says, ‘a Euro is worth double at the market’. This also counts for the open-air market at Nolensplein every Saturday.

Steyl: the Lourdes of the province Limburg. A spiritual old village with botanic gardens, churches and unique museums.

Monday: party. Tuesday: party. Wednesday: party. Thursday: party. Friday: party. Saturday: party. Sunday: party. At the party bar of Venlo!

Check out their great plays and shows. It also locates the beautiful Scheuten roof terrace bar, with a breath-taking view over the Meuse.

Join a concert, dance event or student party at Grenswerk, the music venue in Venlo. Insider tip: the restaurant serves the best food!

Shopping never gets boring in Venlo! From fashion boutiques to chain stores and idyllic gift stores to a German supermarket.

Come and see how VVV-Venlo whoops the asses of Ajax, Feyenoord, PSV and all those other big clubs. See you in stadium De Koel!

Nothing better on sunny summer days than chilling at the harbour. Bring a blanket, drinks and good company and you’re in for a perfect day.

This snack is part of our cultural heritage. An egg wrapped in ragout with a crunchy fried crust, it’s like an angel peeing on your tongue!

Stereo Sunday, Zomerparkfeest and Spijs. Just to name some free festivals to visit in Venlo throughout the year. Never a dull moment!

‘Venlonaren’ are thirsty people. No wonder the city is ranked among the cities with most bars per capita in The Netherlands. Check them out!

Visit the brewery and have a drink afterwards in the pub across the street. The beer is piped in directly from the brewery to the tap!

Sitting in the darkness, popcorn on your knee and a great movie on the screen. Is there a better way to spend your evening?