Locations

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

Boundaries are blurring in the Belgian-Dutch nature reserve of Hageven-De Plateaux. Start your visit at the visitors centre so you know what special plants and animals to look out for along the way.

An eatery that serves tasty dishes from Oriental and Mediterranean cuisine.

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.

A top-notch restaurant serving Greek cuisine. The ever cheerful and friendly owners and staff host a Greek evening with authentic live music twice a year. Tip: book in advance!

Along the river Dommel, nature is at its best! Between Neerpelt in Belgium and Valkenswaard in the Netherlands, you can paddle down the Dommel by canoe or kayak. You will then pass no less than two beautiful nature reserves.

Our top-notch serving staff welcome you with open arms for breakfast, lunch, high tea/wine/beer or dinner. The relaxed outdoor seating area has a great view of the Market Square and beautiful English courtyard garden.

Among oaks and pines, "Garden in the Woods" features a mini amphitheatre, namely the "Sandbox Theatre". There is room for about 40 visitors and is suitable for lectures, exhibitions, wedding venue, also for small-scale theatre performances, among other th

The Eindhovensche Golfclub is an 18-hole golf course in Valkenswaard. The course was designed by Harry S. Colt and has two loops of nine holes. From the clubhouse, you overlook the Galgenven, which is part of the golf course.

Just an ice cream out of hand for a quick enjoyment moment or a hefty ice cream sundae for the real lover. Mamma Mia Gelateria is the place to be! More in the mood for a good coffee or something refreshing? That's possible too!

A 3-hectare nature-inclusive food production company with a mission to connect people with nature through food. The premises include a food forest, perennial vegetable garden, edible flower picking garden, and a water feature, forming a unique environment.

Sportsmen and adventurers, beware! You will experience excitement at high altitude. You will complete, metres above the ground, a large climbing course while being encouraged from below.

A stones throw from Valkenswaard lies nature reserve De Malpie. The unparalleled beauty of this area led to Valkenswaard being voted “Hiking Municipality of the Year” in 2016.

For centuries, three watermills stood by the castle of the lords of Herlaer.

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

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.

One of the attractions of Genneper Parken is the cosy Pavilion Genneper Parken, where you can play miniature golf or 'pick up' a terrace in a beautifully landscaped garden.

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.

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.

It's finger-licking good!

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.

This mill was restored in 1900 and is still in operation.

The products on offer at the Catharinadal cheese dairy range from hard, soft and fresh cheeses to young, mature and old crumbly cheeses. Not to mention their sweet, tangy, spicy and sour varieties. In short: the place to be for true connoisseurs!