3D Cave paintings

Take the best interactive photos in the caves of Valkenburg!

More than 25,000 years ago, hunters already made impressive paintings in the caves, which gave us insight into their lives.

MergelRijk builds on the tradition of making cave paintings and adds a contemporary experience. At MergelRijk you can see spectacular 3D cave paintings on the walls, ceilings and floors in part of the caves of MergelRijk. These cave paintings are unique in the world!

You can experience the 3D paintings at their best by taking a picture with them!

This ensures countless unforgettable moments during and after your visit to MergelRijk. So don’t forget to keep your camera or smartphone at hand and create the best memories of the marl caves of Valkenburg.

3D Grotschilderingen Mergelrijk Interactief

Take the best interactive photos in the caves of Valkenburg!

3D Grotschilderingen Mergelrijk Interactief

More than 25,000 years ago, hunters already made impressive paintings in the caves, which gave us insight into their lives.

MergelRijk builds on the tradition of making cave paintings and adds a contemporary experience. At MergelRijk you can see spectacular 3D cave paintings on the walls, ceilings and floors in part of the caves of MergelRijk. These cave paintings are unique in the world!

You can experience the 3D paintings at their best by taking a picture with them!

This ensures countless unforgettable moments during and after your visit to MergelRijk. So don’t forget to keep your camera or smartphone at hand and create the best memories of the marl caves of Valkenburg.

Tickets and opening times

View the current opening hours of MergelRijk and order your tickets online.

Tickets en opening hours

View the current opening hours of MergelRijk and order your tickets online.

International artists

The cave paintings in MergelRijk are made by the best international 3D artists.

Nate Baranowski

Nate is a street painter, muralist and visual artist based in Chicago. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois, where his passion for street painting began. Nate is a versatile artist who is experienced in a range of mediums, including large chalk murals and interior and exterior painted murals. Nate specializes in creating 3D artwork that looks like it’s popping right out of the floor or wall.

3D Grotschilderingen Mergelrijk Van Nate Baranowski

International artists

The cave paintings in MergelRijk are made by the best international 3D artists.

Nate Baranowski

3D Grotschilderingen Mergelrijk Van Nate Baranowski

Nate is a street painter, muralist and visual artist based in Chicago. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois, where his passion for street painting began. Nate is a versatile artist who is experienced in a range of mediums, including large chalk murals and interior and exterior painted murals. Nate specializes in creating 3D artwork that looks like it’s popping right out of the floor or wall.

Mergelrijk 3D Grotschilderingen Naomi Haverland

Naomi Haverland

Naomi Haverland has been painting for as long as she can remember. She specializes in humorous and hyper-realistic portraits. Her anamorphic “3D” illusions are performed with the most impressive quality. She currently lives in Florida and has participated in several national and international street painting festivals, including Germany, Canada and Mexico. Naomi has won many recognitions and awards for her 3D street paintings, including 7 awards at the Denver Chalk Art Festival in Colorado.

Naomi Haverland

Mergelrijk 3D Grotschilderingen Naomi Haverland

Naomi Haverland has been painting for as long as she can remember. She specializes in humorous and hyper-realistic portraits. Her anamorphic “3D” illusions are performed with the most impressive quality. She currently lives in Florida and has participated in several national and international street painting festivals, including Germany, Canada and Mexico. Naomi has won many recognitions and awards for her 3D street paintings, including 7 awards at the Denver Chalk Art Festival in Colorado.

Chris Carlson

Chris Carlson is a professional street painter who specializes in 3D illusions. Chris has been studying anamorphic 3D perspective (the special perspective that makes a drawing jump off the street) for over 10 years. He has traveled all over the world studying with masters and creating works of art for thousands of people. During this time Chris has developed his own unique style. He has won several “Best 3D” awards at Streetpainting festivals in his country, the United States. Chris continues to push his boundaries and the art form to new levels.

Mergelrijk 3D Grotschilderingen Chris Carlson

Chris Carlson

Mergelrijk 3D Grotschilderingen Chris Carlson

Chris Carlson is a professional street painter who specializes in 3D illusions. Chris has been studying anamorphic 3D perspective (the special perspective that makes a drawing jump off the street) for over 10 years. He has traveled all over the world studying with masters and creating works of art for thousands of people. During this time Chris has developed his own unique style. He has won several “Best 3D” awards at Streetpainting festivals in his country, the United States. Chris continues to push his boundaries and the art form to new levels.

Mergelrijk 3D Grotschilderingen Kerim Musanovic

Kerim Musanovic

Kerim Mušanović is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian academic painter, muralist and 3D street artist. His career as a street artist started in 2012. Since winning the first prize in 3D street painting in Sarajevo, he has won many awards and recognitions for his artistic achievements. He is the only active 3D anamorphic street artist in Bosnia and Herzegovina so far. In 2015 he decides to travel the world on his own to paint at street art festivals and events. Kerim lives in Sarajevo and has painted in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, the United Arab Emirates and in the United States.

Kerim Musanovic

Mergelrijk 3D Grotschilderingen Kerim Musanovic

Kerim Mušanović is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian academic painter, muralist and 3D street artist. His career as a street artist started in 2012. Since winning the first prize in 3D street painting in Sarajevo, he has won many awards and recognitions for his artistic achievements. He is the only active 3D anamorphic street artist in Bosnia and Herzegovina so far. In 2015 he decides to travel the world on his own to paint at street art festivals and events. Kerim lives in Sarajevo and has painted in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, the United Arab Emirates and in the United States.

Watch the making-of video of the 3D Cave paintings at MergelRijk here.

Watch the making-of video of the 3D Cave paintings at MergelRijk here.

View the unique 3D cave paintings at MergelRijk here.

View the unique 3D cave paintings at MergelRijk here.

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