Center Maastricht: and whether we start the road trip with a good Limburg pie. Rhetorical question, because after all we are there for a reason. In any case, there are plenty of catering establishments in the center of Maastricht and very (read: very) nice and good restaurants.. But don't forget the district called Wyck: the nicest place in Maastricht. Actually the second nicest, because the best at the moment is the winter market Maastricht. You can go there until December 31. In any case, the center and the Christmas market of Maastricht will keep you busy on the first morning of the road trip. 

Chateau Neercanne: we leave the city behind us for a while, because high on a hill is Chateau Neercanne must visit. l'Auberge de Neercanne is located in the former stables of the castle and here you can fine lunch. In the intimate and cozy setting, we cook with products from our own vegetable garden and region.

Apostelhoeve: So, the ground is laid. On to the next stop, completely in a Limburg atmosphere. Looking out over the rolling hills, on top of the Louwberg - one of the most beautiful places in Limburg and close to Maastricht - you sip your wine during a wine tasting in the vineyard of Maastricht. You can go there all year round, just call in advance.

Slenaken: the first day was busy, so the morning we wake up we start quiet. Or you start with the Slow Food Breakfast from Hei 15 and then get in the car. Or you can sleep in and start with a pico bello lunch in Little Switzerland at Puur restaurant. The restaurant of Hotel Klein Zwitserland overlooks the oh-so-beautiful valley and the menu is a gift for yourself.

Route des Vins Wahlwiller-Eys: Who says that there are only wine routes in France, we send them directly to South Limburg. The first signposted wine route has been launched in the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem. Around Eys and Wahlwiller you will find an educational route of about ten kilometers, where you will pass no fewer than five vineyards and the romantic 'wiengetske', aka the wine road.

Gulpener brewery: beer gives wine… Oh well, in the case of Gulpener Brouwlokaal it doesn't matter. Even if you just go there for a nice lunch. For example, in the brewery café they serve the brewer's lunch: a tasting glass of beer or juice with a brewer's soup, a richly filled beer spent grain sandwich and a small delicacy. Beer lover? You can make a reservation in advance for a high beer, there is a microbrewery and perhaps the nicest thing of all are the centuries-old vaulted cellars of the brewery. There you will discover a unique beer collection with more than 100 styles from home and abroad by candlelight during the 'Vintage Beer Tasting' package.

Gasterij de Koffiemolen: on to picturesque Valkenburg. We prefer to start a visit to the city at Gasterij de Koffiemolen, where the coffee is served hot and it is very cozy. So off to the old French Water Mill (hence the name) in the heart of the center and just walk in.

Valkenburg Christmas market (until January 7, 2024): You haven't been to Valkenburg without visiting the Christmas market. The Christmas market is quite an understatement, because Valkenburg is actually transformed into a Christmas city. You know, you have that Christmas market under the caves, but there is so much more. There are lights, there is music, there are events for young and old and you can take the ski lift up. You have until January 7th to visit. Or to go twice, that is of course also possible.