Locations

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.

This café is not to be missed! Why? Because the people working the bar are always entertaining and enthusiastic, the beer list is extensive, and the music is excellent (and regularly live).

Follow a fixed route through the area on these fun environmentally friendly little electric scooters. Moped certificate or driver's license required. Duration: 2 or 3 hours.

TOF activities are both sporty, interactive and recreational. Common activities include: outdoor laser combat, canoeing, mountain bike tours, fun XXL games, shooting programmes and much more.

A visit to familia Hernandez's tapas restaurant is always a good idea!

Reference to measures taken by customs against motorised smugglers.

Budel-Dorplein is one of the smaller centres of the municipality of Cranendonck. It is a unique historic village that bears the title of “protected rural area” since 2011. It is well worth a visit! 

The Dommel, the Drongelens Canal and the Stadssingel (city canal) converge under the Vughterbrug.

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.

This could be the oldest watermill in the Benelux. In 1756, the mill house was replaced by the stone building that is still standing today.

Good food, good mood. This restaurant with large outdoor seating area can be found in the centre of the shopping centre. Rest up with coffee and cake, go for lunch or enjoy a smoothie or cocktail.

All-inclusive buffet with dishes from European and Asian cuisine.

Boundaries blur in Hageven-De Plateaux, a Dutch-Belgian nature reserve. A walk here leads through woods and heathland and past fens and ingenious water meadows, a water system from the early nineteenth century.

Valkenswaard now has a new little miscreant! A mischievously delicious restaurant for a budget-friendly lunch and/or dinner. They serve mostly spicy grilled dishes. Their spare-ribs – prepared according to an authentic Cuban recipe – are truly divine!

Boundaries blur in Hageven-De Plateaux, a Dutch-Belgian nature reserve. A walk here leads through woods and heathland and past fens and ingenious water meadows, a water system from the early nineteenth century.

The Boschwachter is a great starting point or stopover for or during a hike or bicycle ride in the Leenderbos. The chef and his kitchen brigade love to surprise guests with new, inspiring dishes, and every six to eight weeks they change up the menu.

A wonderful and high-quality Chinese, Indian and Japanese restaurant. They serve Cantonese and Sichuan dishes and boast oriental cuisine & fusion, and offer live cooking.

Escape to the wild west in the outskirts of Hamont-Achel. At the Flaming Star Ranch, you can go for a horse ride at the riding school or in the surrounding area.

At LAGO Pelt Dommelslag you can have a great time. Enjoy hours of water fun in the swimming paradise with the whole family, relax in the spa or (learn to) swim in the sports pool!

The spectacular Tops International Arena, located in the beautiful surroundings of Valkenswaard (Netherlands) is the epicentre of equestrian sport in Europe. The breathtaking complex combines modern design & technology with traditional values.

The Wolfswinkel mill was a corn and oil mill. A fulling mill was added around 1606.

At Montana Snowcenter, you can ski on real snow all year round. Thanks to its location, south of Eindhoven, Montana Snowcenter is even easily accessible from Belgium. The slopes consist of a small and a large slope.

Landal Het Vennenbos is surrounded by forests and fens. With endless extensive facilities for young and old, the park is the ideal location for the whole family.