Locations

Fire destroyed the Volmolen or Waalrese Molen in 1962. A double mill stood on this spot in 1350.

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.

Valkenswaard now has a new little miscreant! A mischievously delicious restaurant for a budget-friendly lunch and/or dinner. They serve mostly spicy grilled dishes. Their spare-ribs – prepared according to an authentic Cuban recipe – are truly divine!

Kempense Plassen, also called the Philipvijver (Philips Pond), is on the westside of the Dommel.

One of the most gorgeous spots in Hamont-Achel is a secret that we only tell children. Behind the Domein De Bever area entrance lies the valley of the Warmbeek. Its nature is very beautiful, but it is above all a place for just running and playing.

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.

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.

A one-of-a-kind espresso bar with the tastiest selection of specialty coffees. No foodie can resist the fresh pastries, muffins, savoury snacks and lunch boards on offer. The pleasant outdoor seating area is situated in the middle of the market square.

In Leila's cooking studio, 12 people can simultaneously cook, eat, lounge, socialise, meet or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Up to 6 people can stay overnight and use the wellness with Moroccan hammam and sauna.

The Genneper Watermill (also called Gennepermolen) is a beautiful watermill in Genneper Park, which was captured by none other than Vincent van Gogh in one of his works.

This was originally a grain mill, but Dewerd was converted into a fulling mill in the 17th century.

Our municipality's foremost cheese and dairy store. The rich assortment of products are all sourced and produced locally, and the friendly staff is happy to provide personal advice.

Dive into the past and hike along the reconstruction of ‘Den droad’ (the wire). This so-called Death Wire was a 332 kilometre long wire fence constructed by the Germans during the First World War, spanning the border between Belgium and the Netherlands.

A visit to the De Malpie nature reserve is about making choices. There are many hiking and cycling opportunities here, but you can also head out in a canoe or explore the area on horseback.

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! 

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.

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!

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.

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.

The spectacular Tops International Arena, located in the beautiful surroundings of Valkenswaard (Netherlands) is the epicentre of equestrian sport in Europe. The breathtaking complex combines modern design & technology with traditional values.

In the tea shop at England's Pride, you will find everything related to the English High Tea. From different teas to cider, fudge, biscuits and the real clotted cream! Enjoy a real English High Tea in our tearoom.

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

This is one of the last inhabited castles in the Netherlands. A tour takes you along beautiful tapestries, the Roman bath, and the 18th-century interiors. It's the perfect setting for weddings, parties, and business meetings.

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