Margraten

Margraten is a village in South Limburg and the southern most region of the Netherlands|Dutch province of Limburg (Netherlands) | Limburg. Located on the primary street between Maastricht and Aachen, this town is mostly known for the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial that is located here. As there's not all that much else to see or do, most people come here on a daytrip. Nonetheless and there are some options to stay and eat.

Margraten Halal Explorer

The military cemetery of Margraten is the 3rd largest World War II cemetery for unidentified soldiers in Europe and the final resting ground for no less than 8301 American soldiers. Many of the graves have been adopted by local residents, who attend to the white marble crosses and sometimes place flowers. The American president George W. Bush visited the Margraten cemetery in May 2005. Although visits by other Americans, both relatives and former army comrades of the deceased used to be common and the number of people that comes here has decreased heavily over time.

The town itself is part of the municipality of Eijsden -Margraten. Other major population centers in this community include Cadier en Keer, Noorbeek, Mheer and Sint Geertruid.

Travel to Margraten

Margraten is on the primary street from Maastricht to Aachen, and therefore easily reachable over the N278 from both directions. Bus line 50 will bring you here from Maastricht, Vaals or Aachen. The military cemetery is served by many buses, including line 50, but also line 150 (Gulpen -Maastricht) and line 48 to Valkenburg.

There is no train station.

The nearest airport is Maastricht-Aachen Airport, which receives only a few international discount carriers. Better options are Cologne airport (about 1h. away), Dusseldorf airport (1,5h) or even Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (3h).

How to get around in Margraten

There's not all that much to see apart from the cemetery. The town itself is small enough to explore on foot. The cemetery is about 1,5km out of the village centre, along the primary street. Walking there is easy, but it also has its own bus stop called Militair Kerkhof, served by a range of bus lines. Line 50 can take you from the primary street bus stop near the village centre to the entrance.

What to see in Margraten

Defense.gov News Photo 090610-F-6655Monday - 282 - The then US Secretary of Defense in front of the Tablets of the Missing at the military cemetery in 2009

• Netherlands American Cemetery | 10 kilometers east of Maastricht, on the N278 - The World War II Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial is the final resting ground for 8.301 American soldiers who lost their life in this region during the Second World War. It is located on a hill in Margraten, along the ancient road from Maastricht to Aachen. Viewing the thousands of white crosses on the green fields and the tall Walls of the Missing, with the names of another 1722 missing American soldiers engraved, is a humbling and impressive experience.

• Sint-Margaritakerk - Pastoor Brouwersstraat 21 - The 19th century church of Margraten is in the heart of the village. Its tower is older, late medieval, and the church as a whole is dedicated to Margaret the Virgin.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Margraten

Most relevant shops are concentrated in the heart of town, roughly around the Amerikaplein. They offer all daily travel needs, including groceries, clothing and books.

• Plus Kleijnen Amerikaplein 2 ☎ +31 43 458 1398 - The main supermarket is a mid-sized one from the Plus chain.

• DA Drogisterij Monique Amerikaplein 4 - This drogisterij, or drug store, has all the usual personal hygiene products and freely available medications like painkillers or anti-allergy products. For prescription drugs, you'll need to head to the pharmacy.

• Apotheek Plateau van Margraten President Kennedystraat 21 - There's a small pharmacy a few streets from the main shopping centre. It sells both prescription drugs and some generally available ones.

Halal Food

Margraten plein - Plaza and Sint-Margarita church

• Eetcafé Chriske - Pastoor Brouwersstraat 7 ☎ +31 43 458 14 75 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-22:00 Three cource menu €29.50 For cyclists it is feasible to change clothes and to have a shower.

• Wokparadijs De Kroon - Rijksweg 64 ☎ +31 43 458 19 45 Opening Hours: Wed-Mon 16:00-23:00 All you can eat €19.50 Wok self-service restaurant

• Happy Garden - Rijksweg 47 ☎ +31 43 458 16 87 Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 16:00-21:30, Sunday 12:00-22:00 Special menu for 2 people €35.25 Cantonese and Sichuan specialties

• Eetcafé An der Put Pastoor Brouwersstraat 20-A ☎ +31 43 458 26 73 - Pub with terrace opposite the Sint-Margarita church.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Margraten

Margraten - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Margraten, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Margraten. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Margraten and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Margraten. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Margraten. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMargraten: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Margraten.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Margraten is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Margraten.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotel Groot Welsden | Groot Welsden 27 Margraten ☎ +31 43 458 1394 68 EUR p.p. Rather old-fashioned but classic and clean rooms. There's a nice garden and an a la carte restaurant.

• B&B de Kunstkamer - Groot Welsden 48 On the outskirts of town, colourfully decorated rooms, a lovely countryside location and a most friendly host make this B&B an excellent base if you're looking to spend a few days hiking or sightseeing in the region. There's a very nice garden. Reservations must be made online via several agents, see the website.

• Hontemerhof - Honthem 43 ☎ +31 43 3560763 From €275/425 for a weekend/week in a 4 person house This family-run place offer four holiday houses. They're well-equipped for 4 or 8 people. There's also a group accommodation for 16. Make sure to reserve in advance.

Telecommunications in Margraten

Post office - Amerikaplein 2 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00-20.00, Saturday 8.00-13.00 The Plus Supermarket has a post office service, with all regular services available.

Travel Next

Margraten is just a 15 minutes drive from Maastricht and equally close to Valkenburg. Gulpen is the next stop on the primary street to Vaals and the German city of Aachen, which is just a half hour by car.

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