Arcen

Travel Guide

Photo by Leanne
Photo by Erick Rijswick
Photo by Erick Rijswick
Photo by Erick Rijswick

Enjoy the nature around Arcen, a village in the southeast of the Netherlands. Go boating, walking in the dunes or spend a relaxing day in Germany. 

The small town of Arcen is in the province of Limburg, a stone's throw from the German border. The village's proximity to a huge nature reserve and the Maas River offer plenty of things to do for nature lovers.

Arcen's location means that it has changed hands many times over the centuries. In the 16th century the region belonged to the Duchy of Gelre, but is has also belonged to the Spanish, Prussians, Austrians and French. It didn't really become part of the Netherlands until the 19th century.

Arcen may be small, but it has a lot to see and do! Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while strolling through the village or relaxing at a sidewalk café on the Maas. If you like lager, why not head for the Hertog Jan Brewery?

Culture lovers will love the beautifully architected Arcen Castle and its exquisitely landscaped gardens.

There's also a lot to do around Arcen. Take a boat down the Maas or start the day out in nature at the National Park De Maasduinen. You can go mountain biking, horse riding or trekking with the kids.

If you plan to spend a week or more in and around Arcen there are a number of day trips that are well worth doing. For example, you could visit nearby Venlo or pop over to Germany and spend a day in Düsseldorf.

From the centre of Arcen, you can walk to the castle gardens or the Maas where you can walk along the river. You can also hire a bicycle and explore the area or head out to Maasduinen. Longer distances are best travelled by car or bus.

If you’re travelling around the Netherlands by car and are coming from the north, the A73 will get you to Arcen. If you're coming from the west, follow the route through 's-Hertogenbosch or Eindhoven. If you're travelling by public transport, take the train to Venlo and then the bus to Arcen.

Discover what Limburg has to offer and why this village is called 'The pearl of the Maas'!

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Rooland

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Rooland

3 out of 5
Roobeekweg 1, Arcen
The price is P4,328 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,328
P5,122 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Arcen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Roobeek Golf Club and Hertog ...
7.4/10 Good! (175 reviews)
"Easy access, great rooms although a couple more main menu options would be good. The breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Rooland
Hotel Arcen

Hotel Arcen

3 out of 5
Raadhuisplein 6, Arcen
The price is P7,945 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P7,945
P8,980 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Arcen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
OK, but definitely not value for money.
"I did find the room, although clean, one of the most uncomfortable I have had. Pillow was horrible and the bedding not much better. Could really use a little modernisation but most of all, lose the pillows for better ones, horrible nights sleep."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023

Hotel Arcen
Hotel De Maasparel

Hotel De Maasparel

4 out of 5
Schans 3-5, Arcen
The price is P7,234 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P7,234
P8,300 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Arcen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kasteeltuinen Arcen and Hertog Jan Brewery ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (209 reviews)
"This centrally located hotel was inviting ,clean , modern and comfortable and the staff was friendly and efficient."

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Hotel De Maasparel
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zzzpace Smart-Hotel Krefeld

zzzpace Smart-Hotel Krefeld

Friedrichstraße 2, Krefeld, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Krefeld. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Kulturfabrik and Museum Haus Lange and Haus Esters are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Fast and easy contactless check in! The room is very comfortable, clean and have everything you need! The hotel location is also right in the center of Krefeld so absolutely recommended!"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

zzzpace Smart-Hotel Krefeld
EuroParcs Maasduinen

EuroParcs Maasduinen

3.5 out of 5
Maalbekerweg 25, Belfeld
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly residence in Belfeld. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Chateau Holtmuhle and Stuw Belfeld ...
8/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Worst service we have ever encountered.
"The customer service is non existent- absolutely awful experience. The hotel offers a late check in after reception hours which we requested ahead of time. Their policy is to email over the lockbox code and side map on the day of arrival. We did not receive this and had a local friend call to ask, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

EuroParcs Maasduinen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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