Brace yourself! The temperature in the cave is 12 °C, so a jumper or cardigan is recommended.
Brrr! It’s 12 °C in the cave
From the outside, you cannot see what a cave holds. But take a single step inside, and you enter a world where the walls whisper. Story after story. Layer upon layer. We tell that true story, so that the past lives on into the future.
Join our passionate guides on an adventure through the Municipal Cave. Explore the ancient passages on foot or by train, discover the hideouts from the Cold War and the Second World War, or step into the Cycling Gallery.
Come along, wander through the ancient corridors and feel the presence of those who once lived here.
Discover the highlights from the world of cycling.
Explore the hideouts from the Cold War and the Second World War.
Experience the history and let yourself be transported back in time to the heart of the Cauberg.
Fresh water can still be found in the passageways of the Municipal Cave.
The network of passages in the Municipal Cave was created by centuries of marl quarrying by stone cutters.
Traces of the quarrymen’s work are still visible in the caves, such as saw marks on the walls and chisel marks on the ceiling.
Traces of the past can still be found in the cave’s passageways. Around every corner there’s a fascinating detail or story to be discovered. Did you know that…
…the air-raid shelter could have accommodated around 10,000 people, but was never actually used?
…that it cost around 6.5 million guilders to build the Cold War air-raid shelter?
…fossils have been found in the quarries, including the remains of a giant tortoise?
…that inscriptions can still be seen in various rooms of the cave, left by families who took refuge here during the war, often stating their names and how long they stayed?
Marl is a soft type of limestone that was once widely used as a building material.
Records and markings were carved into the walls of the cave to keep track of where and how much marl was extracted.
Whether you’re visiting as a group, organising a school trip, out and about with children, or planning a day out together: there’s always a guided tour to suit your visit.
Discover the stories of those who have visited before you and find out why they consider the Valkenburg Municipal Cave the perfect day trip. From its impressive history to its mysterious passages, our visitors share their unique experiences that make the tour an unforgettable experience. Find out why you too should discover this special place.
4.3 based on 7,5k reviews
We went on a wonderful walking tour here with an experienced guide. They took their time to show us everything. Our questions were answered thoroughly and it was a really enjoyable tour.
It was a lovely experience, but what really stood out were the explanations provided by our guide and the train driver. It’s definitely something worth doing if you’re in Valkenburg.
We went on the train tour today. It was a lovely experience and our 8-year-old son absolutely loved it. The guide/conductor/driver was very friendly. He gave a clear and interesting explanation, and we got a good sense of just how big this cave is.
Informative in every aspect, covering history, traditional crafts and the war. All these topics are covered, and above all, it’s an enjoyable walk underground.
Highly recommended if you’re in Valkenburg. We did the walking tour, which was great fun. The guide was really enthusiastic and cracked a few jokes along the way. We took part with our two children, and they had no trouble keeping up.
Quite a surprise. A hidden world underground. The guide on our little train had to combine his driving skills with a good narrative about the history, the drawings and the sculptures. Even our teenagers thought it was cool (and chilly, so bring a jumper or jacket).
A fascinating tour exploring the lives of the stone breakers in Valkenburg. Along the way, there are interesting artworks and depictions of what animals and nature might have looked like in the past.
Ger the guide is brilliant. We went with a group of eight, including four children, and it was really interesting and told in a really entertaining way.
Find out everything you need to know to plan an adventurous trip to the Municipal Cave. That way, you won’t be caught off guard… we’ll save the surprises for inside the cave itself.
Every day on the hour from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Every day at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
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All our guided tours are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
The temperature in the cave is 12°C, so do bring a jacket or jumper… even in summer.
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