Weekend getaway on the Meuse

Spending a weekend on the Meuse offers peace and variety. You drive to the Limburg or Brabant riverbank, where the river slowly drifts past and you immediately feel the atmosphere. You might spend the night at a campsite on the Meuse, enjoy walks along the water, or visit charming villages along the banks.

a campsite on the Meuse between peace and nature

The Meuse meanders through North Limburg and forms the border with Central Brabant. Along the river are small-scale campsites that perfectly meet the need for relaxation. ANWB highlights places such as Camping Landgoed Geijsteren and De Maasvallei as typical peaceful campsites on the Meuse. These sites are right on the water and are surrounded by forest and meadow, ideal for fishing or hiring a canoe.

For those looking for a special place to stay for over-50s, there is the seniors’ campsite. In North Limburg you will find various places, such as Parc de Witte Vennen near Venray, Kampeerbos De Simonshoek in Meijel and Oda Hoeve in Kessel, especially suitable if you are looking for comfort without the sound of children and with facilities and peace and quiet. These seniors’ campsites offer spacious pitches with privacy, heated sanitary facilities, the option of a private unit and attention to people with disabilities. There are also activities such as pétanque, walking routes or crazy golf, but all at a relaxed pace.

Activities

When you go walking or cycling during the day, you pass the Maasduinen, the Peel and the Geijsteren estate. The route along the river offers unique views of passing ships, birds and sometimes spectacularly coloured skies at sunset. Near Arcen and Venray there are footpaths through woods and along ponds. Gentle walks or relaxing bike rides take you past gems such as Arcen with its castle gardens, the peatland or the Maasduinen. At the same time, places like Venray make nice stops for coffee on a terrace with a view of the Meuse.

During your weekend you can take trips to the Hertog Jan Brewery in Arcen, museums or villages such as Thorn or Maaseik just across the border. From the campsite you can cross the Meuse by local ferries and thus plan cycle routes along both banks.

There are also cultural attractions within reach: farmsteads, museums in Venlo or castle gardens in Arcen. In addition, markets and local hospitality venues along the Meuse are pleasant places for a relaxing break.

What does a weekend look like?

You arrive at your chosen campsite on the Meuse, pitch your tent or caravan and immediately feel the peace. If you are staying at a seniors’ campsite such as Oda Hoeve or Parc de Witte Vennen, you have a spacious pitch, with good sanitary facilities and extra convenience. You might rent a bungalow or chalet for extra comfort.

During the day you go for walks along the water, cycle to small towns or enjoy a bench on the riverbank. You set your own pace. The facilities at the campsite are modest, but sufficient for when you feel like doing something: a game of pétanque, a chat at the lounge café, or a day of fishing at a pond. For those who wish, wellness is possible, such as at Parc de Witte Vennen.

In the evening it is quiet. No children’s voices nearby, no entertainment. You look out over the Meuse and see the evening gently changing colour. If you like, you can still go for a gentle stroll or turn in early.

Seniors’ campsite on the Meuse

With this type of overnight stay, the combination of the riverside location and the target group is important. You stay at a campsite on the Meuse where the peace and quiet are safeguarded, and at the same time the seniors’ campsite feeling is present: attention to convenience, accessibility and well-being. No hustle and bustle but calm, no masses of sports activities, but local character and nature.