Venlo is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southeastern part of the country. It lies along the German border on the Meuse River, about 70 km (43 miles) northeast of Maastricht, with Roermond to the south and Nijmegen to the northwest.
Location Map of Venlo, Netherlands
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Where is Venlo Located?
Venlo is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southeastern part of the country. It lies along the German border on the Meuse River, about 70 km (43 miles) northeast of Maastricht, with Roermond to the south and Nijmegen to the northwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 128.89 sq km (49.76 sq mi) and has a population of around 102,000 people based on recent estimates.
Venlo is known for its historic center and cross-border location, with key attractions including Limburgs Museum, Venlo City Hall, St. Martinuskerk, Maasboulevard, Julianapark, and the old town streets.
Venlo, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Venlo |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Region | Southeastern Netherlands |
| Established | 1343 (city rights) |
| Population | ~102,000 |
| Total Area | 128.66 sq km (49.68 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~790 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.3704掳 N, 6.1724掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 5900鈥�5929 |
| Area Code | +31 77 |
| Major Waterways | Meuse River (Maas) |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Venlo railway station connects to Dutch and German cities |
| Famous For | Border city, logistics hub, historic center |
| Top Attractions | Venlo City Hall, Limburgs Museum, Maasboulevard, nearby Maasduinen National Park |
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Distance from Venlo to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Venlo to Amsterdam 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Venlo to Utrecht 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Venlo to Haarlem 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Venlo to The Hague 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Venlo to Rotterdam 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Venlo to Leiden 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Venlo to Delft 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Venlo to Eindhoven 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Venlo to Tilburg 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Venlo to Breda 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Venlo to Groningen 鈥� 290 km (180 miles)
- Venlo to Zwolle 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Venlo to Arnhem 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Venlo to Nijmegen 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Venlo to Maastricht 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Venlo to Almere 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Venlo to Amersfoort 鈥� 155 km (96 miles)
- Venlo to Apeldoorn 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Venlo to Enschede 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Venlo to Dordrecht 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)