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Sittard is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. One of the unique attractions in Sittard is the Sittard Market, known for its diverse range of stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, and local crafts.
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To discover the deepest secrets of the historic city centre of Sittard, take a guided tour. The guides of DeCompanen are masters of wrapping up the story, the sights, and the lifeblood of Sittard into a complete experience, and they have a number of packages on offer, with something for everyone:
Discover the many aspects of Sittard: its origins, its history, its beautiful buildings and extraordinary stories, its churches and monasteries, the city wall, the city gardens, traditions, its famous sons and daughters, and much more!
Let your guide show you the most beautiful spots in Sittard to capture with your camera. The guide tells you the story of the city while a professional photographer gives you the perfect tips for photographing them. A city walk and photography workshop in one! Take better photos and get the most out of your single-lens reflex camera, compact camera...
Learn more about the works of art that you can come across as you stroll the city centre of Sittard. A guide will introduce you not only to the extraordinary statues of the city streets, but to more 'hidden treasures' under the ground. This walk can be combined with a visit to Museum Het Domein, where following a nice cup of coffee the guide will w...
Find yourself on a walk of discovery through Sittard and environs. A guide will take you to the places that have more to them than just history. A closer look at the old centre of Sittard reveals a richness of old churches and monasteries. Their spirituality remains, but is now professed in a contemporary way, separated from the old religious tradi...
Discover Sittard's music history, where music has been a part of life for a thousand years. From the medieval melodies of choirs in the great church to the sounds of the city's brand-new pop music stage Volt. In between, Sittard-Geleen has produced a wealth of composers, singers, bands, stages, and festivals, each with its own unique story and soun...
In winter (November-January), you can be led by lantern through a Sittard shrouded in darkness. At select spots, hear blood-curdling stories, folk tales, and legends told by a professional guide. Book any of these packages on www.decompanen.eu
With the Coffee & More package, the South Limburg Tourist Office introduces you to three of the city centre's best-kept dining secrets, all just a stone's throw away from each other - and all at a special price. For just €7 per person, enjoy the best of what these three true Sittard highlights have to offer. Triple your pleasure! Present your Coffe...
Sittard is a city in the southern Netherlands known for its beautiful parks and gardens, vibrant culture, and rich history. Located on the banks of the Geul river, Sittard is the oldest city in the province of Limburg and has been an important cultural and economic hub for centuries.
Sittard stands as a captivating testament to the seamless integration of history and modern living. With roots tracing back to Roman times, this picturesque city exudes an old-world charm while embracing contemporary progress.
Sittard has a small historic city centre with numerous architectural monuments, including several old churches, monasteries and a few half-timbered houses. The city centre is a protected area ( beschermd stadsbezicht ).
Sittard shares its eastern border with Germany, and is located about 45 meters above sea level at its city center. As a result of its close proximity to Germany, many of the residence speak not only Dutch, but also German fluently.
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Sittard is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and therefore worth a visit to view historic buildings. Part of the Markt is a protected cityscape and the city also has many monuments. You can best call Sittard a church city with no fewer than five churches together in the city center.
