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Roermond
Munsterkerk, cathedral, Markt and the Roerkade
Roermond at a glance
35 minby car
39.7 kmdistance
- Location
- Roermond, town centre
- Address
- Markt, 6041 EL Roermond
- Sunday shopping
- every Sunday, 12:00 to 17:00
- Weekly market
- Wed Munsterplein, Sat Markt, 9:30 to 16:00
- Parking
- Kazerneplein and Stationspark car parks, max. € 6.50 per day
Around the Munsterkerk
On Munsterplein stands the Munsterkerk, the Church of Our Lady, built in the early thirteenth century as the church of a Cistercian convent and eight hundred years old in 2020. Beneath the dome lies the tomb of Count Gerard of Guelders and Margaret of Brabant, according to art historians the oldest double tomb monument in the Netherlands. From April to October you can go inside free of charge every day from 14:00 to 17:00.
Pierre Cuypers restored the church in the second half of the nineteenth century and gave it the two towers at the front. He also designed the bandstand in the middle of the square, dating from 1880, where there is music almost every weekend in summer; his statue stands next to the church. From the square, Steenweg, a busy shopping street with several listed buildings, leads to the Varkensmarkt.
About the Munsterkerk on weareroermond.com (opens in a new tab)
The Markt and the cathedral
The town hall stands on the Markt: a raithuys is mentioned here as early as 1399, and the current front facade dates from around 1700. Every day at 12:00 the carillon figures turn in the little tower, among them Pierre Cuypers and Empress Maria Theresa. On Saturdays the weekly market is held on the Markt from 9:30 to 16:00.
On the same Markt stands St Christopher’s Cathedral, late Gothic and begun around 1410. On 28 February 1945, a day before the liberation, the Germans blew up the tower; since 1957 it has once again been crowned by the gilded statue of St Christopher, known in the town as Sjtuf. Inside you will see stained-glass windows by artists including Joep Nicolas; the church is open daily from 14:00 to 17:00, free of charge.
About the cathedral on weareroermond.com (opens in a new tab)
Across the Stenen Brug to the Roerkade
Along the Roerkade lie the oldest plots in the town, separated by alleys running down to the water; today they are home to restaurants and terraces on the Roer. The Stenen Brug, the stone bridge also known as the Maria Theresiabrug, was rebuilt in 1771 from Namur bluestone, paid for by Empress Maria Theresa. It has four arches and is for pedestrians and cyclists only.
On the other side lies the Voorstad St. Jacob, inhabited as early as the fourteenth century and a stopping place on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela. On the Roerkade you board the tour boat of Rederij de Corporaal, which sails along the Roer and the Maas to the Maasplassen in about 70 minutes, the largest continuous water sports area in the Netherlands. A ticket costs € 12.50 (2026), payable in cash.
Tip from reception
Come on the first Saturday of the month, from April to October. At 12:00 the carillon figures turn above the Saturday market on the Markt, and at 13:30, 14:30 or 15:30 you can climb the cathedral tower with a guide, up to the gallery at 75 metres. No need to book.
Reception team, Parkhotel Horst
Good to know
CathedralOpen daily from 14:00 to 17:00, free of charge, except on 1 January and the three days of carnival. From April to October you can climb the tower on the first Saturday of the month, € 4 (2026).
CuypershuisThe museum about architect Pierre Cuypers, in his home and workshops at Pierre Cuypersstraat 1. Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 17:00, € 6, free with a Museumkaart (2026).
Kapel in ’t ZandPilgrimage church at the end of Kapellerlaan, with thousands of devotional tiles in the procession gallery. From April to October the church is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00; the procession gallery daily from 7:00 to 19:00.
ParkingFour large car parks: De Oranjerie, Roercenter, Kazerneplein and Stationspark. From Kazerneplein and Stationspark, a maximum of € 6.50 per day (2026), it’s a three-minute walk to the centre.
Photo of the car park: Kevin Schmid via Unsplash.
Make a day of it
From the breakfast buffet to Roermond town centre, and back to your own wellness.
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Start the day at the breakfast buffet of Parkhotel Horst.
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A 35-minute drive, then you stand on the Markt beneath the tower of St Christopher’s Cathedral, open daily from 14:00 to 17:00, free of charge.
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Back in Horst, the indoor pool, the saunas and the wellness lounge are waiting for you, free for hotel guests.
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End the day with dinner at restaurant BØFF.
Your room, wellness included
Six rooms, from the Comfort room to the Apartment. Whichever room you choose, the pool, saunas, steam room and lounge are free to use.
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How to get there
From the hotel, it takes about:
Markt, 6041 Roermond (town centre)
Frequently asked questions
Any other questions? Call reception: +31 77 397 6000How far is Roermond from Parkhotel Horst?
Roermond town centre is about a 35-minute drive from the hotel, around 40 kilometres. For the marina on the Maasplassen, allow about 40 minutes.
Is there Sunday shopping in Roermond?
Yes, the shops in Roermond are open every Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. On Mondays they open from 13:00 to 18:00, Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Opening hours vary from shop to shop.
When is the weekly market in Roermond?
On Wednesdays on Munsterplein and on Saturdays on the Markt by the town hall, both days from 9:30 to 16:00. During events, the market may move to another spot in the town centre.
When are the cathedral and the Munsterkerk open?
St Christopher’s Cathedral is open daily from 14:00 to 17:00. The Munsterkerk is open daily from 14:00 to 17:00 from April to October, and from November to March on Saturdays and the first Sunday of the month. Both are free.
Where do boat trips start in Roermond?
On the Roerkade in the town centre. From mid-March to mid-November, the Rederij de Corporaal boat sails to the Maasplassen in about 70 minutes. A ticket costs € 12.50 (2026), cash only.
How far is Designer Outlet Roermond from the town centre?
Designer Outlet Roermond is about a three-minute walk from the Markt, so you can easily combine the town centre and the outlet in one day. More about Designer Outlet Roermond.
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After Roermond: pool, wellness and dinner at BØFF
Thirty-five minutes from the town centre, you stay in green surroundings, with your own wellness under the same roof.