At the Institute of Cartopology, everything revolves around maps.
The Institute of Cartopology offers surprising and accessible programmes for everyone – from young explorers to seasoned experts.
In workshops, lectures and DIY expeditions, you explore how maps are made and how they shape the way we see the world. All of this takes place in special locations, such as the historic town of Vaals and the surrounding natural landscape.
Visit the Institute of Cartopology
Whether you come for a special walking route, a DIY map-making kit, a lecture, or simply a good cup of coffee or tea, you are welcome. You’ll find the Institute of Cartopology at Berghut Halverwege, the one and only mountain hut in the Netherlands, right in the middle of the Vaalserberg in Vaals.
The hut is an ideal base for a break or for exploration. Depending on the season, drinks and lunch are served. There are also regular small exhibitions, lectures and other activities focused on map-making and the stories that maps tell you.
