Locations

There is no better place to meet up with a friend or two and catch up over a nice drink than this traditional pub with beautiful outdoor seating area on the Statie. At the Statie they regularly host comedy nights and live music.

The Recreatie Riestenblik mini camping/group accommodation is located in a wooded area just outside the picturesque village of Leenderstrijp. You can also book many group activities here.

This café is not to be missed! Why? Because the people working the bar are always entertaining and enthusiastic, the beer list is extensive, and the music is excellent (and regularly live).

Nothing compares to playing outside. Children are free to enjoy themselves to the fullest at the Scoutsrally playground in Pelt. Long slides, climbing equipment in all shapes and sizes, swings and seesaws, while you watch from the outdoor café.

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.

For centuries, three watermills stood by the castle of the lords of Herlaer.

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.

The poplar trees, sandy paths and wet marsh grounds together form the well-known De Meierij ‘peppellandschap’ or ‘poplar landscape’.

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.

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.

IN THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC STREET OF MAARHEEZE KikkerOp: an atmospheric daytime bar where you can relax

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

Access Gate De Plaetse near Heeze is the starting point for a walk or bike ride through the Strabrechtse Heide; an immense heathland area with numerous fens, forests and shifting sands.

Sportsmen and adventurers, beware! You will experience excitement at high altitude. You will complete, metres above the ground, a large climbing course while being encouraged from below.

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.

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.

Haviksoord membership is available to any practitioner of golf. Guest players are welcome. The golf course is in good condition. There is a cosy compact clubhouse where you can go for a snack and a drink.

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.