Romantik Parkhotel

Het Gulpdal

The stylish and romantic hotel park with tennis court and the ever-beautiful hilly landscape are the ingredients for Het Gulpdal's atmospheric outdoor life. Be surprised by an encounter with a kingfisher or take a walk along the river Gulp, which meanders playfully through our garden. When you cross the bridge over the Gulp, you are immediately surrounded by nature. The most beautiful walks start here.

A large network of footpaths takes you through stunning parts of the region. There are also themed walks to discover the region's unique flora and fauna, its historical monuments, its rich past and its fascinating population. The Zuid-Limburg region is surrounded by Belgium and Germany and has few connections to the rest of the Netherlands in terms of hiking trails. Discover the fascinating border region on foot.

Our tip: the Krijtlandpad. One of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in our country passes right by the hotel. A perfect starting or ending point.

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South Limburg is a byword for active peace-seekers who still appreciate unspoilt nature, history and culture. Hollow paths, rivers, water mills, castles, marl caves, museums and half-timbered houses await you. The hotel is an excellent starting point to discover the special surroundings by bike. Numerous marked routes start directly at the hotel, with challenging, unpaved sections. A 350km network of mountain biking routes will also make the hearts of mountain bike fans beat faster. 

If you wish, you can rent bicycles and e-bikes at the hotel.

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Not far from the hotel, you go on an exciting journey back in time to the Middle Ages. The castle ruins of Valkenburg, only about 20 minutes away from Romantik Parkhotel Het Guldpal, inspire with exciting insights back to the 11th century. The remains of the once imposing castle, the only hilltop castle in the Netherlands, can already be seen from a distance and tower proudly above the small fortified town.

Zuid-Limburg is largely characterised by marl mining. Especially the area around Valkenburg is known for its 250 km long underground passage system - the marl grottos. You should definitely plan a guided tour of the caves during your visit to Zuid-Limburg. The grottos are also used to reconstruct times long past - for example, a replica of a coal mine and a reconstruction of the Roman catacombs are housed in the grottos. But many other activities such as the underground Christmas markets, survival tours and cycling and mountain bike rides are also organised here, offering visitors to Zuid-Limburg a unique experience.

Discover Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands and capital of the Limburg region, with its many shops, museums, monuments, old pubs, good restaurants and beautiful river quays. 

At the southernmost tip of Zuid-Limburg, nestled between mossy green hills, lies the extraordinary town of Valkenburg aan de Geul. This marl town in the heart of the Heuvelland nature reserve has a rich tourist tradition and a lush Tuscan landscape that has attracted visitors from home and abroad for more than 125 years. During the winter months, the city is transformed into the largest Christmas market in the Netherlands.

Germany's westernmost major city - Aachen - and the Belgian art city of Liège are also not far from the hotel and well worth a visit. 

The river Maas and the water recreation area north of Eijsden (also on the river Maas) make water sports possible in the region. The perfect day out, whether you are looking for a sporting activity of kayaking or rafting or pure relaxation!

There are 6 beautiful golf courses in the immediate vicinity. We would be happy to arrange a tee time with green fee discount for you!

Skiing is possible 365 days a year in Limburg, at Snow World Landgraaf, 20 km from the hotel, with the best indoor snow conditions and cosy après-ski.