Although fought just across the modern German border, the Battle of Woeringen had major consequences for the history of Limburg and the Netherlands. The conflict decided control over the Duchy of Limburg and changed the balance of power in the region.
Although fought just across the modern German border, the Battle of Woeringen had major consequences for the history of Limburg and the Netherlands. The conflict decided control over the Duchy of Limburg and changed the balance of power in the region. The battle involved thousands of knights and soldiers, and the victory of John I of Brabant strengthened Brabant's influence over the Low Countries. Visitors exploring southern Limburg can discover castles, medieval towns and landscapes connected to this period, including routes through the Meuse valley.
