Christmas at MergelRijk
Voted the most fun cave in Limburg! Marvel at the life-size marlstone and sand sculptures and admire the 30-metre-long miniature Christmas story! New this year are magical Christmas films and 3D cave paintings. Keep your camera ready! Christmas at MergelRijk is highly recommended for visitors of all ages and an experience you definitely won’t want to miss!
Valkenburg’s ultimate Christmas cave
Discover a 30-metre-long diorama of miniatures depicting the biblical Christmas story. Be captivated by the moving Christmas story created by the Zandtovenaar. Admire the impressive marlstone and sand sculptures. And don’t miss the spectacular Christmas films and 3D cave paintings. Keep your camera ready!
A magical Christmas experience in the cave!
Christmas at MergelRijk is highly recommended for visitors of all ages and an experience you definitely won’t want to miss! During Christmas at MergelRijk, the entire underground network of passageways is transformed into a magical Christmas setting.
Discover an atmospheric cave filled with lights, Christmas trees, Christmas sculptures made of marlstone and plenty of other decorations. There’s so much to see, you won’t know where to look first! An audio tour of the cave is included with your ticket.
Winner of the Gold Award for Best Day Out in Limburg and ranked 5th in the Netherlands
Audio tour in 12 languages
Mosasaurus
3D Christmas paintings
Sand art by the Zandtovenaar
Make your own marlstone souvenir for free
Europe’s longest Christmas diorama
Marlstone and sand sculptures
Tip
Combine MergelRijk with a visit to the Fluweelengrot Christmas market and receive a €4.00 discount!
Opening hours
13 November to 20 December
Monday to Friday: 10.30–16.30
Saturday: 09.30–17.30
Sunday: 10.00–16.30
21 December to 3 January
21/12 to 24/12: 10.00–16.30
25/12 and 26/12: 11.00–16.30
27/12 to 30/12: 10.00–16.30
31/12 to 03/01: 11.00–16.30
Please note: last admission/start is 1.5 hours before closing time. Make sure you enter by 15:00 (16:00 on Saturdays).
Visit Christmas at MergelRijk!
MergelRijk is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a lead.
Prices
Adults: € 21.50
Children aged 3–17: € 18.50
Children under 3 and dogs: free
Groups of 20 or more: € 17.50
Audio tour of the cave included!
