Locations

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’.

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

It is used to flood the Bossche Broek at high tide.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

At our indoor play paradise, children can climb and scramble, crawl through tunnels, jump on the trampolines and slide down our slides. Play and romp in the ball pit or race on our go-kart track.

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!

Escape to the wild west in the outskirts of Hamont-Achel. At the Flaming Star Ranch, you can go for a horse ride at the riding school or in the surrounding area.

Get to know smuggling in the border region at the museum. The region, situated on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium and bordering on Limburg, is known for its many smuggling practices in former times.

A prime party pub in the middle of the Market Square. They boast an extensive lunch and dinner menu, but are best known for their many speciality beers and cocktails.

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.

Hit the road on nostalgic American bicycles with fat tires, armchair saddles and big, wide handlebars. The set route takes you on a 2 to 2.5 km drive.

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

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

A square post with ‘Barony of Hees and Leen’ on one side and ‘Barony of Cranendonck’ on the opposite side, Bergbosweg, Budel.

"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.

The Vresselse bos (forest) is on an old drifting dune right by the Dommel.

A top-notch restaurant serving Greek cuisine. The ever cheerful and friendly owners and staff host a Greek evening with authentic live music twice a year. Tip: book in advance!

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.

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

Playground Stadspark houses various play equipment for the little ones and the older children. From the cosy terrace of HTC Bistro, you have a great view of the play area for the little ones.