Walking route Thorn City Tour

Starting location: Tourist Office Thorn

Wijngaard 14

6017 AG

Thorn

+31(0)475 561 085

vvvthorn@hartvanlimburg.nl

Route

Thorn’s central square with a view of the Abbey Church and inviting terraces, part of the Thorn City Tour.

Autumn wreaths in warm orange and brown tones hang on a door in the white town of Thorn.

Walkers dressed in autumn colours stroll through Thorn’s historic streets, the Abbey Church rising in the background.

Gothic Abbey Church of Thorn with tall windows and towers.

Authentic farmhouse with brick façades and green details.

Walking/hiking routes

The Thorn City Tour is a short but complete walking route through one of the most unique towns in Limburg. In just 1.6 kilometres, you'll pass 21 monuments and buildings that together tell the story of the white town of Thorn.

Starting at the Abbey Church

The walk begins on Kerkberg, in front of the impressive Abbey Church. This Gothic church has dominated the townscape for centuries and evokes the grandeur of a French cathedral. From here, you wander through the narrow streets and squares of the white town.

Along monuments and museums

The route leads you past 21 historical buildings and landmarks. You’ll walk by the local tourist office (VVV), housed in a monumental building, and Museum Thorn, where you can dive into the town’s rich abbey history.

A town full of stories

Thorn was founded in the 10th century as a Benedictine convent and grew into a place full of heritage and tradition. As you walk, you’ll notice how that history is still visible in the architecture and atmosphere of the town centre.