Although the village has a train station, that is now only used for the touristic Miljoenenlijn and has no regular connection to the Dutch railway system. The steam train operated by ZLSM comes from either [wiki=7ee09b4acbc0a1a1915f447de03d275f]Kerkrade[/wiki] or [wiki=7b91203e1b8919446bf87c2e0c174fee]Valkenburg[/wiki]. It doesn't have a routine schedule but this is a recommended route if you want to see some of the spectacular views of the hillsides of [wiki=0e61f224d75fb446989a9fd3347350e3]Maastricht-Hill Country[/wiki] and it would get you to Simpelveld, if coming from one of its few other stations.
Buses run frequently however and connections include:
*Line 43 in the directions of Vaals or, the opposite direction, Heerlen
*Line 21 in the direction of Gulpen or, the opposite direction, Brunssum
The nearest airport is Maastricht-Aachen Airport, with some international destinations.
One of the best known fritures around town.
* The local grill and pizza place is run by an Egyptian owner and is open till late. It's not the most romantic place but you can have your food there. If you're in a chalet: they also deliver. Pizzadays are Tue&Wed, with all pizza's for €5.75*
* This place also serves some saté and other simple Asian dishes.
Surely the best restaurant in town, and the only one that allows for a splurge. Bellevue offers nice food and a pretty view over Simpelveld and its surroundings. On a sunny day, find a place on the outdoor terrace.
* Located outside the village center, next to the Bungalow park and Natuurtransferium. The food gets good reviews and the service is friendly.
*This place has been around for long, with quality going up and down over time. It seems to be gaining popularity recently and is located nicely next to the church.
* This restaurant location has changed hands several times over the past few years but now houses a modern ice-cream, lunch and dinner place. It's popular enough, also because of its location on the edge of the market square. Dinner plates includes pasta's and steaks and fried fish and prices vary (€12-€25)