Great news for anyone who loves a good walk and is curious about local history. The villages of Borgharen and Itteren now have their own heritage walking route in the free Erfgoedapp!
What can you expect?
- Old postcards and photos showing what things looked like decades ago
- Short stories and anecdotes narrated in Limburgish dialect 🎧
- Videos that bring the surroundings to life
- A handy map where you build your own route
The walk was put together by local history experts, heritage associations, and village councils from both communities. So you get real stories from people whose families have lived here for generations.
Fun fact: around 300,000 recreational visitors cross the Maas by ferry in this area every year. They are not coming for nothing. From the mysterious Monastery to the ferry steps along the river, there is way more to discover than you would think.
Download the app at erfgoed.app and head out. Works perfectly as a Sunday afternoon plan with the family too. 🚶♂️
The flood history of Borgharen and Itteren is one of the most defining elements of these villages’ identity. For centuries, residents lived alongside the threat and power of the Maas river. The app reveals specific stories about how people dealt with flooding, which buildings were constructed to withstand rising waters, and how the community rebuilt together time after time. The Wegkruis at the Pasestraat, for instance, marks a location with a remarkable story directly tied to this water history.
Source: Municipality of Maastricht
