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.

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.

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.

Since 1988, riding school De Boschhoeve has been the place to be for good instruction, great activities and unforgettable holidays on horseback.

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.

A visit to familia Hernandez's tapas restaurant is always a good idea!

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.

For lovers of beer and walks, there are several trappist routes through the green land of Achel and the urban area of Hamont, including one that is wheelchair accessible. Of course, the route leads you past many excellent places to sample a local pint.

The Soerendonks Goor is located west of Soerendonk in the municipality of Cranendonck. This source area of the Strijper Aa river was cultivated in 1957.There is a bird- watching hut at the edge of the pond where you can get a good view of the birds.

The one and only specialty beer pub of Valkenswaard! With regular live music, pub quizzes and jam sessions.

Gametown is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the world of video games. Race in a simulator, have fun on the pinball machine and play role-playing games. Challenge family members to one of the many multiplayer games or work together to beat the game.

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

South of the small Heuvelse Putten nature reserve, agricultural land has been transformed to create new countryside.

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

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

At LAGO Pelt Dommelslag you can have a great time. Enjoy hours of water fun in the swimming paradise with the whole family, relax in the spa or (learn to) swim in the sports pool!

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

Heeze's tourist information point is located in bookstore and office stationer's Lektura on the J. Deckersstraat. They offer a wide range of cycling and hiking maps, (travel) books and package deals, including fun tourist promotions.

An eatery that serves tasty dishes from Oriental and Mediterranean cuisine.

A wonderful and high-quality Chinese, Indian and Japanese restaurant. They serve Cantonese and Sichuan dishes and boast oriental cuisine & fusion, and offer live cooking.

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

"A shared meal is oil for the gears of friendship." A fine family restaurant with a large outdoor seating area and playground, located next to the Philips de Jong walking park.

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.