Grubbenvorst Travel Guide

 
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Packed asparagus

Packed asparagus, Grubbenvorst

 ATLC Says:  These are Class 1, extra white. 

Sorting asparagus

Sorting asparagus, Grubbenvorst

 ATLC Says:  The asparagus is grown in fields, in long beds and harvested by hand every day. Those that are not grown are left until they are done.Then the asparagus is washed and sorted, all by hand.The thicker, whiter and straighter they are, the more expensive. 

Asparagus grower

Asparagus grower, Grubbenvorst

 ATLC Says:  After having eaten delicious asparagus in Het Veerhuis in Broekhuizen (hotel/restaurant), we were directed to the grower that delivers to the restaurant.The best asparagus was € 6 per kilo. I bought at € 3 per kilo because they were neither quite straight nor very alike in... 

Restaurants  

The White Lady: In de Witte Dame

The White Lady: In de Witte Dame, Grubbenvorst

 grayfo Says:  Excellent restaurant, food first class in a smart environment that comfortably seats 78.email info@indewittedame.nlAugust 2010 Black Tiger Prawns – €10.95Pork Fillet off the Grill - €17.95Iced-coffee with Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream - €5.50 

The Oriental Swan: Chinese/Indian Restaurant

The Oriental Swan: Chinese/Indian Restaurant, Grubbenvorst

 grayfo Says:  The Oriental Swan restaurant is located on the village square and serves great Chinese meals. The menu offers a large selection with the steamed dimsum especially recommended.The room is well furnished and comfortably seats 60 with air-conditioning a bonus. Service was... 

Ijssalon Clevers: Ice Cream Heaven

Ijssalon Clevers: Ice Cream Heaven, Grubbenvorst

 grayfo Says:  One of the top ice-cream parlours in the Netherlands (proven by the awards they have received). If you like ice-cream do not miss out. There are other branches in Arcen and Overloon.March to October: 10.30 am to 22.30 pmAugust 2010 3 Flavours: Tiramisu, Caramel and Truffle... 

Butcher Joosten: Butcher Joosten

Butcher Joosten: Butcher Joosten, Grubbenvorst

 ATLC Says:  If you want ham to go with your asparagus, go get it here! € 16,78 per kilo ham ("beenham") 

Clevers: Icecream parlour

Clevers: Icecream parlour, Grubbenvorst

 ATLC Says:  Clevers counts as one of the very best icecream parlours in The Netherlands.I wouldn't know but it tasted good! 

Transportation  

Grubbenvorst Ferry

Grubbenvorst Ferry, Grubbenvorst

 grayfo Says:  To get from Velden to Grubbenvorst, try the Ferry that crosses the Maas.August 2010 

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History of Grubbenvorst

History of Grubbenvorst, Grubbenvorst

 grayfo Says:  The name Grubbenvorst comes from “Grubben” and “searches”. Grubben was the name of the castle which now lies in ruins, Searches was the name of the village. To the south of the village there have been finds from the Iron Age and the Bronze Age, Grubbenvorst was also a... 

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 These are Class 1, extra white. 

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Asparagus-White gold

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 The heart of the asparagus growing industry! 

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Grubbenvorst

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 Grubbenvorst is a pretty village complete with its own village green, it is located in the Dutch province of Limburg, about 6 km northwest of Venlo. 

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