Holiday apartment in Eygelshoven: Churches, villas and the Dutch Mountain Trail

Eygelshoven combines distinctive architectural history, established landscapes and concrete experiences for a variety of holiday days. Here, you can discover historic architecture, get to know the character of the Anstel Valley and Worm Valley, visit the Saturday market or include the Dutch Mountain Trail as a hiking route in your plans. This combination makes the town an interesting choice if, when looking for a holiday apartment in Eygelshoven, you want to consider not only the accommodation but also the themes of your trip.

Historic Buildings with Their Own Character

Villa Pierre was built in 1901 on behalf of the Laura en Vereeniging mine as a director's residence in the colonial style. The associated park was laid out in the style of an English landscape garden.

De Preekstoel at Laurastraat 21 is a half-timbered house dating from 1631. After the original building was demolished, it was rebuilt at the same location as a faithful replica in May 2020. The combination of its traditional architectural form and later reconstruction makes the building an illustrative example of how historic local architecture has been handled.

The Old Little Church is a late Gothic hall church on a hill in the centre of Eygelshoven and has a fortified tower dating from the 11th or 12th century. H. Joannes de Doper was one of the first churches in the Mijnstreek to feature a reinforced-concrete construction. Construction began in 1920, based on a design by Alphons Boosten and Jos Ritzen from Maastricht. Since 2001, H. Joannes de Doper has been protected as a Rijksmonument.

Huize Henckens is also one of the town's historic architectural landmarks: The building was constructed in 1796 in the traditional old Limburg farmhouse style. Hopel, the “white colony”, was planned around an open courtyard, with the houses grouped around it. Villa Holzkuil existed from the end of the 1st century to the end of the 3rd century and is an example of the still-visible remains of Roman villa complexes in Kerkrade; the Archeo-Route site is located in Eygelshoven.

Landscape and Saturday Market

Eygelshoven lies in the Anstel Valley and along the Worm Valley. In addition to the historic buildings, these two landscape settings give the town's surroundings their own spatial character. The Eygelshoven Saturday market is a recurring attraction: It takes place every Saturday from 08:00 to 17:00 and attracts visitors from throughout the region. For your trip planning, the market can therefore be considered a separate focus alongside culture and landscape.

Hiking on the Dutch Mountain Trail

The Dutch Mountain Trail runs from Eygelshoven station (Kerkrade) to Maastricht station. The route consists of four sections and passes over seven mountain peaks. Depending on whether you are considering a single section or the route as a whole, this information provides clear guidance for planning active days.

Further Orientation on Site

The Villa Holzkuil Archeo-Route site is located after approximately 250 metres on the left, on the footpath and cycle path opposite Eygelshovergracht 51 in Kerkrade (Eygelshoven). Those wishing to organise historical topics in a targeted way will find, alongside churches, villas and farm complexes, an archaeological point of reference with a precisely described location.

The Old Little Church is currently used for Mass on Sundays, except on the first Sunday of the month. It also serves special occasions such as baptisms, weddings and funerals, as well as events. For your planning, this use is a separate aspect of the building and should be considered separately from its architectural history.

Choosing the Right Holiday Apartment in Eygelshoven

The choice of a holiday apartment in Eygelshoven can be tailored to your desired holiday priorities: historic discoveries, a connection with the landscape, a market visit or days of hiking on the Dutch Mountain Trail lead to different planning interests. You can also include Kerkrade as another destination for regional orientation.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kerkrade.