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Boxmeer

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Practical info — Boxmeer

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

The Maas river and its floodplains are convenient for extensive bike rides or walks; plan time for this.
The center is easily accessible on foot, but a bicycle is recommended for trips into the surrounding area.
Parking in the center is mostly free, but pay attention to any time restrictions.
If you like historical architecture, take a look at the Basilica of St. Peter.

🍽 Food

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Asparagus (in spring)

If you travel in spring, try the regional asparagus offered in many restaurants.

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Brabant Worstenbroodje

Get this typical Brabant sausage roll as a savory snack at a local bakery.

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Cafes on Wilhelminaplein

The center features cozy cafes and brasseries around the Wilhelminaplein.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Steenstraat

The main shopping street with a selection of well-known brands and local shops.

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Regional farm shops

Look for small farms in the area that sell fresh produce straight from the farm.

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Maasheggen

A unique nature area along the river Maas, known for its historical hedgerow landscapes. Great for walks.

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Kasteel Boxmeer (Boxmeer Castle)

The castle itself is used for other purposes, but the surroundings near the river Maas are quiet and scenic.

Boxmeer is a town rich in history located in the eastern part of North Brabant province, on the western bank of the river Maas. The community prides itself on its past as an independent lordship, having remained a Catholic enclave during the era of the Dutch Republic. A central landmark is Boxmeer Castle, which stands on the foundations of a medieval fortress and currently houses a museum and religious institutions. Boxmeer is most famous for the „Boxmeerse Vaart”, the oldest horse procession in the Netherlands, held annually since 1438 to commemorate the „Miracle of the Blood”. The Basilica of St. Peter is an outstanding example of Neo-Gothic architecture and contains significant religious artworks. Economically, Boxmeer has evolved into a vital hub for biotechnology and veterinary medicine, with major companies like Merck and Nutreco maintaining significant facilities there. The surrounding Maasheggen landscape is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, featuring a unique hedge landscape that is unparalleled in Europe, used for centuries to separate livestock.

Location: Gelderland, Netherlands
Top sights: Schraalzand · Linde van Sambeek · Gerardamolen
Nearby: Cuijk (11 km)
Population: ~12.407

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	2	3	6	10	14	17	19	18	15	11	6	3
Rain mm	76	62	58	42	61	64	76	80	57	64	72	79

Geography

Population

12,407

Coordinates

51.64400, 5.95500

Facts

The Boxmeerse Vaart takes place on the second Sunday after Pentecost.
Boxmeer Castle was the residence of the Counts of Hohenzollern starting in 1634.
The Maasheggen area is the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Netherlands.
Boxmeer was officially granted market rights in the year 1300.
The Basilica of St. Peter was re-consecrated in 1952 following WWII damage.
The town hosts the oldest pro-cycling criterium in the country (Daags na de Tour).