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All the Netherlands Vaals

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Vaals

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vaals, Netherlands

Updated October 15, 2019

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Labyrint Drielandenpunt

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.
Vaalserberg, Vaals, Netherlands.

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Vaalserberg

The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.
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Kleine Wache

A former customs station on the border of Germany and the Netherlands.
0 miles from Vaals
The Toaster at night.

Aachen, Germany

The Toaster

A distinctive former power plant turned university lecture hall looks like it could make you breakfast.
2 miles from Vaals

Aachen, Germany

Printen Museum

This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe.
3 miles from Vaals
Gare Du Montzen

Plombières, Belgium

Gare De Montzen

Abandoned since 1998, this train station has become an oasis for urban explorers.
4 miles from Vaals

Raeren, Belgium

Museum of Carrots

This small window display is dedicated to the noble carrot.
6 miles from Vaals
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