Locations

They were home to the customs officers of the cyclist brigade and their families.

The De Plaetse sheepfold is located next to the Strabrechtse Heide. A flock of over 350 Kempen heath sheep regularly resides here to graze Brabants heathlands.

Our speciality is a tailor-made canoe trip (in a kayak or multi-person canoe) to suit you and your party completely. As standard, you can choose between a Dommel trip of around 2 hours or 4.5 hours.

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.

Among the monumental buildings, in the most typical street of Maarheeze, you will find the very child-friendly and hospitable KikkerOp Drinks Bar.

Start your day well prepared, walk into VVV Valkenswaard first! We will be happy to inform you about all the possibilities Valkenswaard has to offer for active recreation or complete relaxation in beautiful nature.

Gametown is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the world of video games. Race in a simulator, have fun on the pinball machine and play role-playing games. Challenge family members to one of the many multiplayer games or work together to beat the game.

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

Sonse Watermolen, that no longer exists, was probably a double mill

Motoball is football on motorbikes, making it the fastest team sport in the world. Motoball combines the excitement of a football match with the speed of motorsport. It originated in France in the 1930s.

This watermill dating from 1208 was originally used as a grinding mill to crush oil from linseed, rapeseed and coleseed. It was later converted into a grain mill.

At our indoor play paradise, children can climb and scramble, crawl through tunnels, jump on the trampolines and slide down our slides. Play and romp in the ball pit or race on our go-kart track.

A mini-camping characterised by simplicity, comfort and convenience, located a stone's throw from the Belgian border. A place to enjoy peace, space and fresh air.

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.

Rents out electric and classic bicycles, making it an excellent place to start exploring De Groote Heide. Bicycles for children and a tandem are also available. Please note that an electric bicycle requires at least two days prior reservation.

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.

On sunny days, the outdoor seating area is brimming with cyclists, day trippers and other bon vivants who, from behind a frothy glass of Trappist beer, admire the steady flow of passers-by. In the evening too many patrons find their way to the bar.

The Neerpeltse Watersport Club offers you the opportunity to navigate the most beautiful part of the Dommel between Neerpelt and Valkenswaard by canoe or kayak.

After a briefing you will independently take 2 alpacas on a 3 km walk. Participation at your own risk; children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult.

You can find an extensive range of cycling and walking maps, (travel) books, packages such as the Heide Hapje, the Strabrechtse Smikkel, the Winterhapje and many more fun VVV products.

The watermill was probably built in the 12th or 13th century and served as a corn, oil and fulling mill.

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.

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! 

IN THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC STREET OF MAARHEEZE KikkerOp: an atmospheric daytime bar where you can relax