Locations

A standerdmolen is a mill that rests on a standard, as it were. When the wind comes from a certain direction, the whole mill is turned to catch the wind, and not just the hood with the blades.

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!

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

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.

A warm and jovial eatery, restaurant and café. The large outdoor seating area on Valkenswaard's main market square is a great place to recharge your inner batteries in summer. And in winter you can warm up next to the stove.

All-inclusive buffet with dishes from European and Asian cuisine.

It features an exhibition gallery with interactive tables with themes such as the history of the Dommel Valley and the importance of water.

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

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

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!

Hof van Huijbers is a regional shop, lunchroom and horticultural company. A unique place to go in the spring and summer period.

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

Nature reserve the Kolisbos, in the municipality of Neerpelt, has a fun play area for children. Hours of outdoor fun guaranteed

In 1960, a new customs office for both Belgium and the Netherlands was built at the Dutch border.

It is the starting point for a wonderful walking or cycling trip through the Leenderbos, the Groote Heide or the Beverbeekse Heide. From here, you can also easily reach the charming town of Hamont-Achel.

Fun and educational environment where humans and animals meet.

This Chinese/Japanese sushi & teppanyaki restaurant offers two dining concepts: ‘à la carte’ and ‘all you can eat’. Delivery and take-out also available.

Several noble families have lived here and at one time it was even owned by the Royal Family. Not much remains of the original castle, which was built around 1250. On its spot now rises a beautiful villa that is available as a wedding location.

The Dommel rises in the highest point of the Kempens Plateau, in an area called Siberia.

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.

Inside, the pool has a twenty-five-metre competition pool and an instruction pool. In summer, you can go outside in the two leisure pools, which are surrounded by a sunbathing lawn with play equipment.

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.

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