Experience the green stream valleys in and around Kerkrade
In Kerkrade, nature is always within easy reach, and it always offers a pleasant surprise! The green valleys of the streams are a wonderful environment in which to spend a day or afternoon. Woodland, water, and country estates make the great outdoors truly great.
From Carnival to the Romans
Cultural life in Kerkrade is multifaceted. Throughout the year you can enjoy large and smaller events, such as the World Music Contest, Carnival and the Euroregional Living Statues Festival. HuB Kerkrade and the Rodahal provide a continuous and varied theatre and music programme. Walking through the town, too, you can see the town's cultural diversity and rich history in the more than 80 statues you encounter everywhere: from D'r Joep as the symbol of the miner to the colourful Viva la Vida by Spanish artist Ripollés.
The best tips for a day in Kerkrade
Kerkrade is a city with great appeal; a city with a great variety of events, attractions, and sights, and a city with beautiful and exceptional nature within easy reach.