Locations

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.

The Wolfswinkel mill was a corn and oil mill. A fulling mill was added around 1606.

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

Order as many of their 85 international bite-size dishes as you want for 3 hours for a fixed price.

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

TOF activities are both sporty, interactive and recreational. Common activities include: outdoor laser combat, canoeing, mountain bike tours, fun XXL games, shooting programmes and much more.

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.

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

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

This mill was restored in 1900 and is still in operation.

The Meulendijks Riding Stables is located on the edge of the Strabrechtse Heide, with not only cycling and hiking routes, but also bridle paths and carriage routes. A wonderful base for a day of horseback riding!

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

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!

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.

... wow! Your first time breathing flames will give you an indescribable thrill! Your innate fear of fire will be transformed into bravery and determination. 100% Fun Day Guarantee. Duration: 2 hours.

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.

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

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

Hotel de Boskar Pelt is a comfortable 3-star hotel located in a beautiful, historic mansion, in the center of Overpelt.

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! 

This could be the oldest watermill in the Benelux. In 1756, the mill house was replaced by the stone building that is still standing today.

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

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 centre of the smallest residential area of the municipality of Cranendonck, where many residents were involved in smuggling on both a small and large scale.