Locations

Villa Cranendonck, the little white castle, was built in the early 20th century. It was privately owned for quite some time until the municipality became owner or the Cranendonck estate in 1938.

If you are planning a visit to the beautiful, border-crossing nature reserve of Hageven-De Plateaux, a good place to start is the Hageven/De Wulp Visitors Centre. Have a look inside first, so you are more aware of what to look for out there.

The Boschwachter is a great starting point or stopover for or during a hike or bicycle ride in the Leenderbos. The chef and his kitchen brigade love to surprise guests with new, inspiring dishes, and every six to eight weeks they change up the menu.

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

The Dommel, the Drongelens Canal and the Stadssingel (city canal) converge under the Vughterbrug.

A one-of-a-kind espresso bar with the tastiest selection of specialty coffees. No foodie can resist the fresh pastries, muffins, savoury snacks and lunch boards on offer. The pleasant outdoor seating area is situated in the middle of the market square.

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

Looking for some good advice on activities in and around the municipality of Cranendonck? Then just visit the towns VVV Tourist Information Office. They have the best hiking and cycling maps of the area and also sell local products and fun gifts.

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.

The old Bossche Broek marsh valley was an impregnable fortification in the Middle Ages.

Good food, good mood. This restaurant with large outdoor seating area can be found in the centre of the shopping centre. Rest up with coffee and cake, go for lunch or enjoy a smoothie or cocktail.

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.

Enjoy a first-class theatre performance while dining. From the moment you walk in the door, you are part of a performance where anything goes and everything is possible, if you want it to.

De Bosuil in Sint-Huibrechts-Lille is mainly known for its beautiful, large and well-kept playground. The playground is always accessible and entrance is free.

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.

Good times are guaranteed at this restaurant and outdoor café, whether for lunch, drinks with hapas & tapas, dinner, high tea, high wine or high beer.

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.

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.

The spectacular Tops International Arena, located in the beautiful surroundings of Valkenswaard (Netherlands) is the epicentre of equestrian sport in Europe. The breathtaking complex combines modern design & technology with traditional values.

The Venberg watermill is located south of Valkenswaard on the Dommel river. This mill, which used to have three functions under one roof (oil mill, bark mill and grain mill), is one of the oldest mills in history.

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.

Our municipality's foremost cheese and dairy store. The rich assortment of products are all sourced and produced locally, and the friendly staff is happy to provide personal advice.