Locations

Get your delicious artisanal ice cream here! A cosy little ice cream parlour right in the centre of Valkenswaard.

Here you will learn about all aspects of stoneprinting or lithography, the planography, invented by Alois Senefelder in 1798. It is a stoneprinting technique through which countless images can be printed from one stone in a fast and cheap way.

The Recreatie Riestenblik mini camping/group accommodation is located in a wooded area just outside the picturesque village of Leenderstrijp. You can also book many group activities here.

A cosy pancake house with a large terrace and an even larger playground. Situated directly on the Malpie nature reserve, where you can go hiking, cycling, horse riding and canoeing.

This establishment does not fit comfortably in just one description: it is neither cafeteria nor fancy restaurant. It is undeniable, however, that they serve great food! Their ice cream is also excellent, and they have a large outdoor seating area.

Order as many of their 85 international bite-size dishes as you want for 3 hours for a fixed price.

Playground Stadspark houses various play equipment for the little ones and the older children. From the cosy terrace of HTC Bistro, you have a great view of the play area for the little ones.

Warning, choice overload at Barcode! Their lunch and dinner menu is extensive. Barcode is located on the main market square of Valkenswaard and an excellent venue for socials or parties.

Try the unique funnel slide in Aqua Mundo and play pirate at the stranded ship in the indoor playworld Discovery Bay. Have you ever been on water skis or a flyboard? Or why not zigzag across the lake on the Zip Wire?

The Meulendijks Riding Stables is located on the edge of the Strabrechtse Heide, with not only cycling and hiking routes, but also bridle paths and carriage routes. A wonderful base for a day of horseback riding!

After the abolition of the medieval ban law by Napoleon, a few enterprising Teuten van Hamont built a windmill a few hundred metres outside the town walls of Hamont. AN XII of 1804 is written on the windmill in large white letters.

Since 1988, riding school De Boschhoeve has been the place to be for good instruction, great activities and unforgettable holidays on horseback.

This building was erected at the crossing of the two roads that led to the border crossings at Budel and Budel-Schoot

Two collections show the industrial history of Valkenswaard: falconry from 1650 to 1850, a period when kings and high nobility entertained their guests with the "game of feather", and cigar making from 1865 until its decline.

A monumental building in the middle of the main market square of Valkenswaard is the venue of a modern art gallery. The outdoor seating area is a great place to lounge and enjoy the good life.

Smugglers often used streams to smuggle goods across the border.

For lovers of beer and walks, there are several trappist routes through the green land of Achel and the urban area of Hamont, including one that is wheelchair accessible. Of course, the route leads you past many excellent places to sample a local pint.

A lunchroom with outdoor seating in the heart of the shopping district.

Enjoy snacks and drinks in an oasis of tranquillity. Rhododendrons stand in bloom in May, while in summer the large pond can be admired with its natural riparian vegetation. For art lovers, there is a varied selection of visual art.

A warm and jovial eatery, restaurant and café. The large outdoor seating area on Valkenswaard's main market square is a great place to recharge your inner batteries in summer. And in winter you can warm up next to the stove.

The Venberg watermill is located south of Valkenswaard on the Dommel river. This mill, which used to have three functions under one roof (oil mill, bark mill and grain mill), is one of the oldest mills in history.

These riding stables are beautifully located on the edge of the Leenderbos. De Molenberg offers numerous activities for horse lovers. But of course everyone is welcome in the beer garden or at the bar for a nice snack or refreshing drink.

Café De Klok is a nice village pub for people who like good company and a nice glass of beer. The beer garden, located at the sunny back of the café is a wonderful place to regain your strength before continuing on your way.