[2025 Thorn Attraction] Travel Guide for Thorn (Updated May)

#hollandtrip "Thorn is like stepping into a storybook! The entire village is painted white, giving it a dreamy and unique atmosphere. I wandered through its cobbled streets, stopping by the Abbey Church, which has a fascinating history. The little cafés served delicious Limburgse vlaai (local pie), making it the perfect place for a relaxed afternoon. It’s much quieter than other historic towns, allowing me to soak in the charm without distractions. There’s also a lovely river nearby, ideal for a scenic walk. If you love picturesque villages and history, this is a hidden treasure in the Netherlands!"

🌸A super comprehensive guide to a one-day trip to Thorn, Netherlands. . 🌟 History: Thorn, known as the "White City" of the Netherlands, hides an unusual history. At the end of the 18th century, Thorn suffered a heavy blow under French rule. In 1794, the French invasion broke the tranquility here, and the nobles fled, leaving empty mansions. The subsequent tax policy forced the poor to replace large windows with small ones and cover them with white paint, forming today's unique "scars of poverty" style. Walking on the streets of Thorn, you can feel the traces left by that period of history.🏰 . 🏞️ Attractions: 💒 St Michaelskerk (St. Michael's Church) . Address: Kerkberg 2, 6017 HA Thorn, Netherlands . Recommended reason: This church is a landmark building in Thorn, with a 100% traveler recommendation rate! The exterior of the church is magnificent, and the interior is full of a sense of history. Walking into the church, you can feel the tranquility and solemnity. . 🖼️ Heilig Hartbeeld (Sacred Heart Statue) . Address: Hoogstraat 12-30, 6017 AR Thorn, Netherlands . Recommended reason: This is a very unique statue, located in the heart of Thorn. The statue is vividly carved, as if telling an ancient story. For those who like to take pictures, this is definitely a place not to be missed! Border Scenery 🌉 . Recommended reason: Thorn is uniquely located on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium. You can reach Belgium with just a leisurely 30-minute walk. Experience the customs of two countries in one day, super cost-effective! On the way to Belgium, you will also pass through a picturesque lake area, which is incredibly beautiful!

#BeautifulPhotoTourism Thorn is a small village in the south of the Netherlands that stands out with its white houses. It looks beautiful and different from other cities in the same region. This city was originally a monastery for women (convent) founded around the 10th century. The first female abbot was Benedicta, who ruled together with the noble women who were laypeople. It then expanded until it became a city. Until the end of the 18th century, the French occupied Thorn and used a tax collection system that calculated the size and number of windows in each house. The villagers then covered some of the windows with bricks and plastered them with cement and painted them white to hide them. This is the origin of the city with only white buildings everywhere. 🏠 Places to visit: ➡️ Het land van Thorn (The land of Thorn) This is a museum that exhibits the history of Thorn in detail. There is also an audio guide telling the stories of important buildings that you can take out and listen to while walking around the city. Therefore, this is the first place you should stop by. ➡️ St Michael’s Church The church that is the starting point of this city took 450 years to build and has been renovated in a Baroque-Gothic style until it became as beautiful as it is today. There is an entrance fee for this church. ➡️ Old Town Honestly, if you are not interested in history or have limited time, just walking around the city and taking pictures at various spots with an empty mind is fun. It takes about 1-2 hours to walk around. 🥘 Where to eat: We chose to try the national favorite of the Dutch, pancakes, at De Pannekoekenbakker. This shop has 15 branches nationwide. There are hundreds of pancakes to choose from on the menu. Plus, the branch in this city is a beautiful old preserved building. You can sit back and relax and enjoy the atmosphere for a long time.