Locations

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.

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 Strabrechtse Heide is a vast heath landscape with beautiful vistas that served as the backdrop for the work of various artists in the 1920s and 1930s. Get out there and discover for yourself what drew them to Heeze!

The idyllic centuries-old village square of Borkel & Schaft is home to a welcoming eatery. Here lovers of nature and life find the peace and quiet to enjoy ‘the good things in life’.

The Buulderbroek stream valley and adjacent Cranendonck wetland forest are two beautiful nature areas that are great to explore from the De Baronie nature gateway! Buulderbroek

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.

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

A lunchroom with outdoor seating in the heart of the shopping district.

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.

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.

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.

This adrenaline rush will take you to new heights! At the indoor climbing paradise, there are different climbing walls for all levels. Each wall poses a unique challenge. Do you dare try?

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.

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

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.

This is not simply a garden centre. A better description would be a place of inspiration for home and garden. Dare to dream of a more beautiful home life.

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

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

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

After the abolition of the medieval ban law by Napoleon, a few enterprising Teuten van Hamont built a windmill a few hundred metres outside the town walls of Hamont. AN XII of 1804 is written on the windmill in large white letters.

This is where you can paint your own creation in Delft Blue. Kiek organises basic workshops as well as customised courses. The Atelier sells unique, hand-painted tiles and gifts.

It's finger-licking good!

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

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