About
Landgraaf is a charming city in the southeastern Netherlands, best known as the home of GaiaZOO, one of Europe's most acclaimed zoos featuring innovative animal habitats and conservation programs. The city also hosts the famous Pinkpop Festival, one of the world's longest-running annual music festivals, attracting international artists and music lovers to its scenic Limburg province setting. With its proximity to both German and Belgian borders, Landgraaf offers visitors a unique cultural crossroads experience in the heart of Europe.
Landgraaf is a town in the southeastern Netherlands, in the province of Limburg. It is a place many visitors come to for one of two reasons: its zoo or its music festival.
What draws visitors
- GaiaZOO, a zoo known for its innovative animal habitats and its conservation programmes. It is a natural choice for families and anyone interested in how animals are kept and protected.
- Pinkpop Festival, one of the longest-running annual music festivals in the world. It brings international artists and music fans to the town.
Around the town
Landgraaf sits in the scenic Limburg countryside, so a visit fits well with a day or two of walking, cycling or simply enjoying the green landscape that surrounds the town. The region is a pleasant base for exploring the southeast of the Netherlands at an easy pace.
If you are planning a trip, check the zoo's and the festival's own information for current opening times, tickets and dates before you travel, as these can change from year to year.
