Valkenburg

An attractive and popular town, Valkenburg has welcomed school groups for more than a generation. The pedestrianised streets, cafes, toboggans and catacombs create an atmosphere that British groups just seem to love. From your base here in the Limburg hills you can enjoy a tour of different European flavours.

Family run hotels in the heart of the town, such as the Wilhemina, Tourotel and Dupuis. Rooms are mainly en-suite for 3-4 persons, with evening meals and packed lunches on request. You'll be in good hands as schools groups have been welcomed here for years.

Valkenburg has a swimming pool, ten pin bowling and crazy golf. But more uniquely, there are catacombs, mines and a toboggan run!! Close to the borders, you can enjoy sports and sights in Holland, Belgium and Germany.

Football
The Dutch have always advocated 'total football' and have produced fantastic young players through their professional teams. The local clubs are often the focal point of the community with teams for all ages and abilities and plenty of clubhouse hospitality. Friendlies are played on good grass pitches with the chance of a match under floodlights on the stadium pitch if you are lucky! Guest coaching with qualified KNVB staff can be rewarding for players and teachers alike, while everyone will enjoy seeing the Philips stadium for a guided tour, or a PSV Eindhoven match in season. Tournament entries are possible at Easter, Spring Bank holiday and during the Summer.

Hockey
Successful at the Olympics yet again, the Dutch have a fantastic record in World hockey. With so many top facilities too, it's no wonder that Holland is an obvious choice for school hockey. Training time can be organised at National League facilities and guest coaches from home and abroad can add a new dimension to your session. Matches can always be found to meet your level and test your abilities with occasional tournament entries by invitation at Easter.

Excursion Possibilities
There are popular theme parks at Phantasialand (Germany); Bobbejaanland (Belgium) and De Efteling (Holland) all within an hour or so from Valkenburg. Tours of the PSV Eindhoven football stadium and training ground can be organised on request and match tickets may be available in season. The cathedral in Cologne is impressive if you wish to travel over the border into Germany.

Prices
Please contact our office for prices and a tour proposal.

Valkenburg is about 4 hours by coach from Calais or about an hour away from Liege, Maastricht and Eindhoven airports.