Relaxation

Surroundings: The area around the Rozenhofje and Asselt offers many opportunities for various types of activities and relaxation. Something for everyone, young and old. For more information about packages, you can contact us at [email protected] or +31-(0)6-38899468.

Asselt, due to its location on the Maas and the Maasplassen, is one of the smallest Limburg villages, the oldest church in the Netherlands and the adjacent museum from 1927, and has grown into one of the most picturesque villages in the province. There are numerous water sports facilities at the Maasplassen (100 metres away). On the water, you can enjoy the culinary options offered by Restaurant Maaszicht and Grand-Café De Boei in Asselt (20 metres from the Rozenhofje). The village of Swalmen is 2 kilometres away. Here you can walk and cycle in the Swalmdal. The city of Roermond is 3 kilometres away, with a vibrant shopping centre, attractions, Designer Outlet Centre, Retail Park and modern facilities, a station and hospital. Also consider the De Meinweg National Park, Hillenraad Castle or a short visit by bike to Germany or Belgium.

History: Asselt dates back to Roman times and long before that. In the 8th century, the territory was an important palatinate, a place where the supplies of princes were collected and where justice was administered. According to the early medieval chronicles, this was also where the King's Court of the Emperor was located. The Vikings, who settled in Ascloha in 881 AD, carried out raids from the palatinate on many cities in the wide area. Is Asselt the notorious Ascloha mentioned in the annals?

Museum Asselt houses a large number of cultural-historical objects and is open on Sunday afternoons from April to October. The museum also tells about the Viking history of Asselt via an interactive information screen.

More is told about the interesting Viking history of Asselt during the Noormannenroute. A walking route along 10 information posts with QR codes with facts, information and audio stories. Free admission.

In Asselt there is a small church, which gives the village a picturesque appearance. The Saint Dionysius church, also known as the Rozenkerkje, in Asselt dates back to the 10th century. The location is popular with bridal couples and for baptisms. High mass takes place every Sunday.

Hillenraad Castle, in Boukoul, is a picture and the forests around the castle are definitely worth a walk. It is interesting to know that all the farms with blue and white shutters in the area belong to this castle. One of these Carré farms, the Asselterhof, is located next to the Rozenhofje. The castle is approximately 3 km away.

The Limburg Carré farm Asselterhof is located behind the Rozenhofje and is the epitome of a beautiful example of Limburg farm construction. Asselterhof has been awarded the title of most beautiful farm in Limburg.

The small harbour of Asselt is approximately 100 metres from the Rozenhofje. Sailing boats can be rented on request, with which romantic sailing trips can be made on the Asseltse Maasplassen. For quiet moments of floating on the Asseltse Maasplassen, canoe trips can be made.

The nearby Diocese of Roermond has traditionally had the city rights and the associated beautiful buildings, such as the Munsterkerk, the Town Hall and the Cathedral on the market.

Walking, cycling and shopping: From the Rozenhofje you can take various routes. An information folder is available in the house, which lets you experience the diversity of the Central Limburg Maas terrace landscape, with its badger dens and kingfishers. Other walks lead through the Hillenraad estate, the Beeselse Broek, the Vuil Bemden and the forest and marsh areas around the village of Boukoul. The Rozenhofje is also centrally located for long-distance walks such as the Maas-Niederrheinpad, the Pieterpad or the Maas-Swalm-Nette path. To the east of Roermond you will find the De Meinweg National Nature Park. A beautiful walking area that is included in the list of cultural heritage. Asselt is located along a cycling junction and on various walking routes. In the Rozenhofje you will find a junction map and walking routes.

In the restaurants that Asselt is rich in, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with a view of the harbour. They offer an extensive and varied menu. Of course, there is also coffee with Limburg pie or a delicious ice cream sundae. There are also various restaurants in the nearby village of Swalmen and the city of Roermond, in various price ranges, where you can enjoy a delicious meal.

The Retail Park with various mega-stores is 1 kilometre away. The Rozenhofje is only 4 kilometres away from the Designer Outlet Centre. Here you will find shops of well-known brands at lower prices. From the Designer Outlet Centre you can walk to the historic shopping centre of Roermond, with its well-organised shopping streets and well-known chain stores, as well as smaller boutiques. You can also go to the Markt, the Munsterplein, the Roerkade or the Stationsplein for a cosy terrace. In Roermond, every Sunday is a shopping Sunday, so the shops are open.

A day in Maastricht is a real outing with a Burgundian atmosphere. From the Rozenhofje you can drive to Maastricht in about 45 minutes via the nearby A73. This city is known for its cozy streets and chic boutiques.

It seems far away, but the world city of Düsseldorf is only a 45-minute drive away. The Köningsallee is the shopping street where all the famous brands are located. In the Altstad of Düsseldorf you imagine yourself in the Middle Ages and you can enjoy a Fleischplatte or a good Weiswein.