Locations

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.

The Leenderheide (or Groote Heide) is located east of Eindhoven, nestled between the A67 and A2 highways. Part of the area is known as the Groote Heide, identical to the name of our nature border park.

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.

Built in the 14th century, it was once a corn mill. The farmers from the surrounding area were forced to have to harvests ground here.

The Aalsterhut, better known as “De Hut van Mie Pils” (Mie Pils’ cabin) or simply Mie Pils, is the perfect stopover for hikers, cyclists, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. This tavern is located at a junction of hiking and cycling routes in the middle

At ice cream parlour Pierre, they do not compromise on raw materials. For instance, the pistachios come from Sicily and the hazelnuts from Piedmont. The cocoa comes from Belgium and the milk, cream and yoghurt, of course, from the Netherlands.

... wow! Your first time breathing flames will give you an indescribable thrill! Your innate fear of fire will be transformed into bravery and determination. 100% Fun Day Guarantee. Duration: 2 hours.

In the centre of this heathland region among several remote fens lies the remains of what used to be a conventicle (a secret or unlawful religious meeting), during the period that lasted from 1648 to 1672.

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!

It is used to flood the Bossche Broek at high tide.

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.

All that shopping got you hungry? This sandwich shop is located right in the middle of the shopping centre. In addition to delicious freshly made sandwiches they also have burgers and sweet and savoury snacks.

Villa Cranendonck, the little white castle, was built in the early 20th century. It was privately owned for quite some time until the municipality became owner or the Cranendonck estate in 1938.

Bowling Valkenswaard is the cosiest bowling alley in the south. Our bowling has a cosy atmosphere where everyone immediately feels at home. We offer our guests an attractive programme with fun promotions every week.

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.

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.

A lunchroom with a unique location: a bookstore/post office.

Reference to measures taken by customs against motorised smugglers.

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.

Always a very warm welcome. Beautifully appointed rooms featuring French doors that open onto your own private garden or a large farm orchard. All the comforts of home.

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 beautifully appointed restaurant with ample outdoor seating located on Valkenswaard's main market square. A great place to enjoy an intimate and relaxed lunch, drink or dinner. At night the place transforms into a bustling café.

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.