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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Vaals

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vaals, Netherlands

Updated October 15, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Vaals

Vaals, Netherlands

Labyrint Drielandenpunt

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.

Vaals, Netherlands

Vaalserberg

The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.

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Aachen, Germany

Kleine Wache

A former customs station on the border of Germany and the Netherlands.

0 miles from Vaals

Aachen, Germany

The Toaster

A distinctive former power plant turned university lecture hall looks like it could make you breakfast.

2 miles from Vaals

Aachen, Germany

Printen Museum

This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe.

3 miles from Vaals

Plombières, Belgium

Gare Du Montzen

Abandoned since 1998, this train station has become an oasis for urban explorers.

4 miles from Vaals

Raeren, Belgium

Museum of Carrots

This small window display is dedicated to the noble carrot.

6 miles from Vaals

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