10 reasons to study in Venlo
When you go to study, it's just as important that you do so in a city where you feel at home. Venlo is such a city! And to make it a bit easier for you, we have already listed 10 reasons for you. Saves you some work!
Friday afternoon drinks (or like we say, vrijmibo)? Yes! Venlo has incredibly fun and cozy nightlife venues and terraces. Having a drink (or two) with your friends at Café de Galerie, or Rhummery the rub or John Doe is definitely worth it. Because Venlo is a smaller city, there's a real everyone-knows-everyone feeling in the city center. Bet they'll know you by name at your favorite pub in no time?
They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. In Venlo, there is no shortage of love! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the choice is vast. Vegan, healthy, a greasy bite, or just fancy dining. In Venlo, love goes through the stomach!
The Limburg hospitality cannot be missing from this list, of course. A beer cannot go without a bitterball, that glass of wine without cheese, and a night out always ends up differently than you had imagined. Everyone is welcome and will feel that way too! So, will you join us for a 'piece of flaai'?
We have a wide range of shops in Venlo. Clothing, shoes, beauty, or interior, there's something fun for everyone! You can go all out at Primark and H&M, but in the Festina Lente Straatjes you'll also find very nice and unique shops and boutiques such as KUBANNA and Kuif Conceptstore.
Balance is important! In Venlo, we also have beautiful parks where you can relax. For instance, we have the Julianapark and the Wilhelminapark where you can enjoy walking, exercising, or picnicking with friends. Do you prefer water? Then you're in luck! At the Maashaven and the Lage Loswal, you can have a great time chilling with friends.
Venlo is much more than just the city center, there is plenty to do in the surrounding area! For example, we have Taurus World of Adventure, Maashof, Mission Museum Steyl and many other things. In addition, there are also many events to visit in and around Venlo. Check our agenda for everything that can be experienced in Venlo in the coming period!
The Netherlands is a cycling country! Here in Venlo, you will encounter many cyclists. Not a fan of cycling? The city is also easily accessible by train and bus, ideal! Additionally, the city is not very large, so everything within the city is within minimal walking distance.
In Venlo, various student associations can be found. For instance, there is S.A. Da Vinci, which welcomes students from all courses and schools to become members. They organize fun parties, networking events, and other activities (without hazing!). For students of Maastricht University – Campus Venlo, there is I.S.A. Umami and BEET. Finally, for Fontys International Marketing, there is the student association IMagine Fontys.
In Venlo, you can engage in physical activities in various ways. Play football at Venlose Boys, participate in the Venloop, join the rowing club WSV, get a workout during bootcamp at La Vita Sana, pick up that hockey stick at Hockey Club Delta Venlo, work on your dance skills at Urban Dance Studio, or hit the ball at tennis club TC Venlo.
Of course, during your student days, you are constantly working on building your CV. There are also many opportunities for this in Venlo. Did you know that there are a lot of active volunteers in Venlo? A perfect way to meet new people, connect with the city, and learn in an accessible way?