Locations

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

Admire a wide variety of carriages. During a personal and passionate tour, the nostalgia of the horse-drawn carriage and customs from the good old days will be told in a humorous way.

It is the starting point for a wonderful walking or cycling trip through the Leenderbos, the Groote Heide or the Beverbeekse Heide. From here, you can also easily reach the charming town of Hamont-Achel.

Franciscushof consists of a petting zoo, ice cream parlour and bed & breakfast. It is also possible to take a pony ride from this spot in the Catharinadal. This pristine part of Belgian Limburg has a lot to offer!

A grand café and restaurant with outdoor seating on the village square of Borkel & Schaft, and with a beautiful terrace garden on the banks of the Dommel. Located between the Malpie and Plateaux nature reserves, it is a perfect stop.

A visit to the De Malpie nature reserve is about making choices. There are many hiking and cycling opportunities here, but you can also head out in a canoe or explore the area on horseback.

'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.

All-inclusive buffet with dishes from European and Asian cuisine.

Warning, choice overload at Barcode! Their lunch and dinner menu is extensive. Barcode is located on the main market square of Valkenswaard and an excellent venue for socials or parties.

A journey 15,000 years back in time. In the Prehistoric Village in Eindhoven you can meet hunters from the Stone Age, farmers from prehistoric times and craftsmen from the Middle Ages. Have a chat and be surprised by the stories of their daily life.

The Buulderbroek stream valley and adjacent Cranendonck wetland forest are two beautiful nature areas that are great to explore from the De Baronie nature gateway! Buulderbroek

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.

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.

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.

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.

This “backyard” of Eindhoven is an excellent starting point for a visit to De Groote Heide. And when combined with a visit to the prehistoric village (preHistorisch Dorp) you are guaranteed to have a diverse and green day out!

In the centre of Heeze, you will find the special establishment "Eventjes Eten". All day long, you can choose from unusual sandwiches, poké bowls, homemade salads or wok dishes with potatoes, pasta, noodles or rice.

You can find an extensive range of cycling and walking maps, (travel) books, packages such as the Heide Hapje, the Strabrechtse Smikkel, the Winterhapje and many more fun VVV products.

Your best chance to spot wildlife in the Leenderbos is from behind the wildlife observation screen. This is where forest rangers regularly deposit the bodies of animals killed by traffic, such as deer. And that attracts all kinds of scavengers.... The wil

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

Enjoy snacks and drinks in an oasis of tranquillity. Rhododendrons stand in bloom in May, while in summer the large pond can be admired with its natural riparian vegetation. For art lovers, there is a varied selection of visual art.

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

As of 7 July 2023, Eindhoven officially has another nature reserve: the Klotputten.