Drielandenpunt (Vaalserberg)
Drielandenpunt
A hilltop where the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany meet. At about 322 meters, it is the highest point in the Netherlands proper.
The tripoint lies in the woods on top of Vaalserberg. A boundary marker surrounded by a painted map of the three borders draws visitors who want to stand in three countries at once. Nearby are the Wilhelmina Lookout Tower and, on the Belgian side, the Baudouin Tower, along with a hedge maze and several restaurants. It is about 35 minutes' drive from Maastricht. By bus, take one to the village of Vaals and then walk about 30 minutes uphill. The site is very close to Aachen in Germany, so you can visit both on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day; observation tower and maze open by day
Nearby sights
- Bonnefanten Museum
- Wyck
- Zonneberg Caves
- Hoge Brug
- Sint Servaasbrug
- Helpoort
- Stokstraat
- Basilica of Our Lady