Ascension Day: a nice long weekend

The long Ascension Day weekend is just around the corner! This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, May 14, 2026. How nice would it be to turn it into a long weekend? Enjoy your extra days off and finally get away from it all? Then book a long weekend in South Limburg from Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, 2026.

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Book your Ascension Day weekend 2026 in Limburg

Buitenplaats de Mechelerhof is the ideal destination for an Ascension holiday in Limburg. Located in beautiful Mechelen, our accommodation offers everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable holiday. Whether you are looking for peace and quiet in nature or want to be active with hiking, cycling, or other activities, you will find it all at the Mechelerhof.

Our spacious holiday homes are fully equipped and offer plenty of privacy and comfort for you and your family. So don't wait any longer and book your Ascension Day weekend 2026 at the Mechelerhof and enjoy all the beauty that South Limburg has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Excursion tips near Maastricht

Need more inspiration? Then check out the Visit Zuid-Limburg site.


Cycling & Walking in South Limburg with Ascension Day

South Limburg is made for exploring, on foot or by bike. Walk along the Geul van Mechelen to Epen and enjoy the babbling water and half-timbered houses along the way. Stroll through the charming streets and squares of Maastricht during a city walk. Cycle through the green Heuvelland, where the peace and quiet and the views make you feel like you are abroad. Or follow the castle route from Valkenburg and discover stately castles and old estates.

All walking and cycling tips

Fun activities on Ascension Day

  • Ride a Solex through the hills
  • Go underground in the coal mine or Velvet Cave (Valkenburg)
  • Ride on the Miljoenenlijn steam train
  • American cemetery (Margraten)
  • Gulperberg viewpoint
  • BloteVoetenPark (Brunssum)
  • Vaals tripoint (maze, playground & cable car)

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