Locations

A monumental building in the middle of the main market square of Valkenswaard is the venue of a modern art gallery. The outdoor seating area is a great place to lounge and enjoy the good life.

Jack talks passionately about their fully organic market garden, orchard, ornamental garden and animals. The tour lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

A lunchroom with outdoor seating in the heart of the shopping district.

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.

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.

The watermill was probably built in the 12th or 13th century and served as a corn, oil and fulling mill.

Reference to measures taken by customs against motorised smugglers.

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! 

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.

These riding stables are beautifully located on the edge of the Leenderbos. De Molenberg offers numerous activities for horse lovers. But of course everyone is welcome in the beer garden or at the bar for a nice snack or refreshing drink.

For centuries, this ferry boat was a short connection between the village of Olland and the hamlet of Kasteren.

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 most places, it is forbidden to go into nature with a dirt bike. Cranendonck has a place where you can cross-country ski for a fee.

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

Group accommodation located near Valkenswaard's extensive sports grounds. A perfect place for clubs, schools and groups of friends. Basic bedrooms and sanitary facilities with a large common room and outdoor seating area.

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.

't Wilgenhof is a cosy family campsite where it is nice to stay. Located in natural surroundings near beautiful cycling and hiking trails. As a day guest, you can enjoy lots of water fun. The various pools guarantee fun for young and old.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.