Riemst
A small Belgian town in the province of Limburg, Riemst sits among vineyards in the Flemish-speaking southeast of the country. The area carries a layered military history: the 1747 Battle of Lauffeld was fought here, and a bridge in the borough of Vroenhoven was a flashpoint at the opening of World War II. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
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- Population15,809
- Nearest water from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Riemst: quick answers
Where is Riemst?
Riemst is in Belgium, about 7.5 km4.7 miles in a straight line from Maastricht.
How do you get to Riemst?
The nearest airport is Maastricht (MST), about 30 min away by road. The nearest train station is Tongeren, about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Riemst?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is December, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Riemst?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.