Thorn
in Gemeente Maasgouw of Limburg, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.162 and 5.842 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 9' 42" and E 5° 50' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:41 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 9:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-05-06 08:04:52

Discover Thorn

Thorn in Gemeente Maasgouw (Limburg) with it's 2,295 citizens is a city in Netherlands about 93 mi (or 150 km) south-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital city.

Local time in Thorn is now 10:41 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Thorn, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Geilenkirchen Airport in Germany in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km). The closest airport in Netherlands is Maastricht Aachen Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 26 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Aachen Cathedral in Germany at a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km). The closest in Netherlands is Rietveld Schröderhuis (Rietveld Schröder House) in a distance of 70 mi (or 46 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 29 mi (or 46 km). away. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Selfkant, Waldfeucht, Gangelt, Heinsberg and Maastricht. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Restaurant de Roosterhoeve

Address
5,4 mi
Hoekstraat 29
6116 AW Roosteren
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Van Eyck

Address
5,1 mi
Markt 48
3680 Maaseik
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kasteel Wurfeld

Address
5,8 mi
Kapelweg 60
3680 Maaseik
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crasborn

Address
0,0 mi
Hoogstraat 6
6017AR Thorn
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:30 - 23:00


Fletcher La ville Blanche Hotel – Restaurant

Address
0,1 mi
Hoogstraat 2
6017 AR Thorn
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 17:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 16:00


In het gouden Hoefijzer

Address
3,0 mi
Kerkstraat 34
6051 JH Maasbracht
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 21:00


Herberg de Tramhalte

Address
5,6 mi
Kasteel ter Borchstraat 1
6116 BV Roosteren
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 17:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 15:00 - 20:00


Botel Ophoven

Address
2,3 mi
Maasdijk 1-5
3640 Kinrooi
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 9:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 21:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Thorn, 1967

Published: December 24, 2008
Length: 24:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tjerkel

Aantal fragmenten uit de film die in 1967 in Thorn is opgenomen.


grote hegge thorn

Published: April 21, 2014
Length: 02:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rene Van Der Laan

mijn vrouw was jarig, en een weekendje limburg was toen het idee, en wel naar Thorn.


2015 04 04 Kennedy mars door Thorn

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Celine Lalieu

Het is altijd gezellig in Thorn met de Kennedy-mars ook al zijn de 'kinderkopjes' een ware marteling voor de wandelaars.


Visit Thorn 2013 HD (by edw@rd steine)

Published: September 15, 2013
Length: 50:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edward Steine

Tot de ontginning in de tiende eeuw was het gebied rond Thorn heel moerassig. Aan de rand van dit moeras liep de Romeinse heirbaan van Maastricht naar Nijmegen. Omstreeks 990 werd op een ...


Thorn Snoekbaars

Published: May 03, 2010
Length: 27:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ron Houben

Duik met de snoekbaarzen in de Grote Hegge te Thorn Onbewerkte versie Diving with 2 Pike-Perch in Lake Large Hedge - Thorn Netherlands.


Thorn 19.05.2013 mit schönen Zandern

Published: May 20, 2013
Length: 20:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Plitong Olaf

Gemütliches Tauchen in Thorn Niederlande mit schönen Eindrücken.


Kruisiging in Thorn

Published: January 10, 2010
Length: 59:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kees van Dongen

Een pseudo-realistische verbeelding van de kruisiging zoals die elders verhaald wordt; onbedoeld en daarom zo echt. We schrijven 1995 en er wordt een nieuw levensgroot eikenhouten kruis ...


ZichtOp: Thorn (NL)

Published: August 16, 2012
Length: 05:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jan Geerling

Het witte stadje Thorn heeft een enorm cultuurhistorisch erfgoed. Dit uit zich in een verhalende vorm in de geschiedenis van de abdij, van de adellijke kloosterdames, ook stiftdames genaamd...


Binnendringen van het grote wrak in De Grote Hegge in Thorn 25-04-2011

Published: April 26, 2011
Length: 57:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: vmax1198cc

Binnendringen van het wrak in de Grote Hegge in Thorn. Het zicht binnen was goed, maar bij terugkeer werd het zicht al snel gereduceerd tot nul (zoals verwacht). Toch blijft het een mooi wrak...


Windsurfing april 30th 2008 @ Thorn

Published: May 03, 2008
Length: 07:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mat van Delden

De eerste keer het water op dit jaar. 30 april 2008, koninginnedag. Lekker windje op de Grote Hegge in Thorn.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Thorn, Netherlands

Voormalige gemeente Thorn Former municipality of Thorn Municipality of the Netherlands ? – 2006 30px → Flag Coat of arms Flag Coat of arms Location of ThornFormer municipality of Thorn, shown within Limburg Capital Thorn, Netherlands History  -  Established Unknown; add start date  -  Disestablished December 31, 2006 Thorn is a town in the municipality of Maasgouw, in the Dutch province of Limburg. It lies on the rivers Meuse and Witbeek.

Located at 51.1667, 5.83333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1795 disestablishments, States and territories established in 1292, Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)

Kessenich

Kessenich is a village in the Belgian province Limburg. It's part of the municipality of Kinrooi, what lies eastern.

Located at 51.15, 5.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former polities in the Netherlands, Villages in Belgium

Wessem

Wessem is a small village in the Netherlands, in the province of Limburg. Wessem is a part of the municipality of Maasgouw. As of 2002, Wessem had a population of 1,750.

Located at 51.1578, 5.88 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)

Panheel

Panheel is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Maasgouw, and lies about 9 km west of Roermond. In 2001, Panheel had 189 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.36 km², and contained 82 residences.

Located at 51.1833, 5.86667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands)

Grathem

Grathem is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Leudal, about 10 km west of Roermond. Grathem was a separate municipality until 1991, when it was merged with Heythuysen.

Located at 51.1911, 5.85861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)

Ittervoort

Ittervoort is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Leudal. Ittervoort was a separate municipality until 1942, when it was merged with Hunsel.

Located at 51.1703, 5.82361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)

Neeritter

Neeritter is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Leudal. Neeritter was a separate municipality until 1942, when it was merged with Hunsel.

Located at 51.1633, 5.80528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)

Stevensweert

Located at 51.1314, 5.84583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Torn, Thorn, Toear, 托爾恩