Locations

This is a small nature reserve on the banks of the Dommel.

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.

Prachtig binnen en buitenzwembad voor jong en oud De chloorvrije baden zorgen voor het ultieme zwemplezier. Ook is er gezorgd voor een goede horecavoorziening.

Fun and educational environment where humans and animals meet.

The current Belgian-Dutch border was laid down in detail and established officially in 1843. 388 cast-iron border posts were installed along the border.

Haanwijk Estate is near the spot where the River Essche Stroom flows into the Dommel.

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.

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.

For centuries, this ferry boat was a short connection between the village of Olland and the hamlet of Kasteren.

The Vresselse bos (forest) is on an old drifting dune right by the Dommel.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The Leenderbos/Groote Heide used to be a run-of-the-mill production forest. Nature has since been allowed to take its course and the vegetation is becoming increasingly more varied and therefore more attractive to various species. The Leenderbos/Groote He

Franciscushof consists of a petting zoo, ice cream parlour and bed & breakfast. It is also possible to take a pony ride from this spot in the Catharinadal. This pristine part of Belgian Limburg has a lot to offer!

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.

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

A prime party pub in the middle of the Market Square. They boast an extensive lunch and dinner menu, but are best known for their many speciality beers and cocktails.

Industrial and polder mill (Round stone mountain corn mill) from 1869 Rijksmonument.

Looking for some good advice on activities in and around the municipality of Cranendonck? Then just visit the towns VVV Tourist Information Office. They have the best hiking and cycling maps of the area and also sell local products and fun gifts.

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.