Locations

A café where the patrons are laid-back and the outdoor seating is spacious. The offering is superb, including a beer menu with 120 speciality beers.

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.

This mill grinds in the traditional way for the small and large baker.

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

Several noble families have lived here and at one time it was even owned by the Royal Family. Not much remains of the original castle, which was built around 1250. On its spot now rises a beautiful villa that is available as a wedding location.

Gametown is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the world of video games. Race in a simulator, have fun on the pinball machine and play role-playing games. Challenge family members to one of the many multiplayer games or work together to beat the game.

Sonse Watermolen, that no longer exists, was probably a double mill

Reference to measures taken by customs against motorised smugglers.

How to process fresh produce from an organic market garden? If anyone knows, it is Wilma! She bakes all her cakes and pastry herself. And each slice is served with a carefully selected cup of coffee or tea. Of course she also grows her own mint leaves

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.

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

The products on offer at the Catharinadal cheese dairy range from hard, soft and fresh cheeses to young, mature and old crumbly cheeses. Not to mention their sweet, tangy, spicy and sour varieties. In short: the place to be for true connoisseurs!

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.

This 14th century mill belonged to the city of Peer and was hired as a soke mill.

Industrial and polder mill (Round stone mountain corn mill) from 1869 Rijksmonument.

Unique is Het Bossche Broek, which borders the historic centre of the city, within walking distance of the centre.

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

The beautiful Strabrechtse Hoeve is almost completely hidden in the greenery in Mierlo.

... 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.

You are welcome to purchase walking and cycling routes. You will also find free information leaflets and brochures about the villages of Heeze, Leende, Leenderstrijp and Sterksel.

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

Smugglers often used streams to smuggle goods across the border.

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.

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.