• Carvings inside a cave in Valkenburg displays two men fighting with a sword and bat.

    Neuwieser | Flickr

  • A group crowds underground in the Valkenburg caves during the annual Christmas market.

    Neuwieser | Flickr

  • The entry to the Valkenburg caves are completely decorated with Christmas scenery and a sign that reads A Christmas Carol.

    Chris Friese | Flickr

  • A cave drawing in the Valkenburg caves showing two men sitting and holding a sword while another man in a black cape stands over them.

    Fanglan | Flickr

  • Two Valkenburg cave visitors attempt to clin up a wall underground during a cave excursion in the Netherlands.

    Michel Van Hoof | Flickr

  • Underground in the Valkenburg Christmas market guests wait in line for a stand selling Christmas gifts and flowers.

    Chris Friese | Flickr

  • Bright hanging lights line the wall in the underground Valkenburg caves as guests walk to the Christmas stalls.

    Neuwieser | Flickr

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How low can you go? Enter the Roman-built caves to travel deep below the Earth in its art-filled underground passageways.

  • Want to know what life is like underground? Look no further! Valkenburg is full of quarries and caves, and this is one of the best! Believe it or not, the Municipal Cave in Valkenburg covers over 110 hectares! The cave is filled with limestone that used to be extracted by the Romans, but now you can admire the vast cave space covered in shells and other art! Tip: The caves stay around 12 degrees, so make sure to bring a jacket with you!
  • There are a bunch of different tour options to explore the cave: all with a professional guide, so you don’t get lost! Choose from a guided tour by foot, by train, explore the cycling gallery, or even find the hidden shelters where people tried to hide during WW2. Cave friends: If you see something moving, don’t panic! The cave is known to host animal friends like bats and insects!
  • Christmas Town Valkenburg: Don’t miss out on a super unique Christmas experience.Check out the Valkenburg caves during winter! Marvel at the Municipal Cave’s transformation into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, market stands, and other festive treats below the ground!
Updated on 26 November 2021
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Cauberg 4, 6301 BT Valkenburg, Netherlands

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M to F, 11:00 to 15:00, S to Su, 11:00 to 16:00

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All seasons

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Adults (12+) 7.50€, Kids (4 to 11) 5€

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Open; national COVID guidelines apply. Christmas market closes at 18:00.

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