Restaurant near the three-country point
5 kilometres from the three-country point, on the hilltop between Vijlen and Epen.
Giraffe Lodge is a restaurant 5 kilometres from the three-country point in Vaals: 10 minutes by car or about an hour on foot (4 kilometres). The lodge stands on the hilltop between Vijlen and Epen, looking out over the hills of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. After visiting the three-country point you can have lunch, drinks or dinner here, Tuesday to Sunday.
At the three-country point the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet on the Vaalserberg, the highest point of the Dutch mainland.
- Distance
- 5 km, 10 minutes by car
- On foot
- 4 km, about an hour
- Open
- Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 to 18:00, Thursday to Sunday 11:00 to 22:00, closed on Monday
- Parking
- Private car park on the Epenerbaan
Lunch or dinner after the three-country point
Lunch at Giraffe Lodge runs from 11:30 to 16:00, with soups, sandwiches, salads and Limburg classics; Limburg vlaai is served until 5 pm. From Thursday to Sunday the lodge is open until 22:00 for dinner with a view over the hills. The kitchen uses local produce such as trout from the Geul. See the menu.
The terrace is partly covered and dogs are welcome there. Several walking routes through the Vijlenerbos pass the lodge. Read more about the lodge or plan your route.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Giraffe Lodge from the three-country point?
Giraffe Lodge is 5 kilometres from the three-country point in Vaals: 10 minutes by car, or 4 kilometres and about an hour on foot.
Is Giraffe Lodge open on Monday?
No, Giraffe Lodge is closed on Monday. It is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 to 18:00 and Thursday to Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00.
See it for yourself
Book a table by the window or on the terrace after your visit to the three-country point.