Hart van Brabant
The Hart van Brabant region has a varied range of recreational offerings for visitors and residents, making it an ideal destination for holidays and days out. The combination of culture and countryside, with historic cities, rural villages, stunning landscapes and good food and drink, makes the Hart van Brabant a unique destination for a wonderful and relaxing (multi-day) stay.
A weekend in the Hart van Brabant region - Be inspired by our surprising travel suggestions
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A long weekend of surprises in the heart of Brabant
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A mini-break for the whole family
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Experience the best of town and country in Oisterwijk
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A unique voyage of discovery through Tilburg
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Travelling the Pilgrim’s Path from ‘s-Hertogenbosch to Oisterwijk
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A weekend of city, safari and countryside
Spend the night in the Hart van Brabant region
Overnight options range from safari tents, train carriages, (farm) campsites in the middle of the countryside to stylish hotels, exceptional tree houses and luxury lodges.
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Efteling Village Bosrijk
Efteling Village Bosrijk
Come and enjoy a fantastic stay at Efteling Bosrijk, a generously proportioned holiday park located just a ten minute walk from the amusement park...
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Beekse Bergen Safari Resort
Beekse Bergen Safari Resort
You can stay overnight in the heart of the savannah at the Safari Resort. Fall asleep among the wild animals or come and join us for a delicious me...
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Lake Resort Beekse Bergen
Lake Resort Beekse Bergen
Lake Resort Beekse Bergen is located in the middle of natural countryside next to the extensive Lake Victoria. You can enjoy the ultimate outdoor l...
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Efteling Hotel
Efteling Hotel
No expense has been spared at this luxury four-star hotel located just a five minute walk from Efteling. Sleep like Sleeping Beauty in the Doornroo...
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Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centre
Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centre
Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum is located in the middle of the bustling centre of Tilburg, less than ten minutes from the Central Station. An ideal...
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Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk
Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk
Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk is in the middle of the rich countryside of Oisterwijk.
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Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village
Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village
Sleep in the middle of the countryside at Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village. You can look out across the tree tops and find cabins covered wit...
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Hostel Roots
Hostel Roots
With English as its working language and with several foreign employees, Hotel Roots in Tilburg receives many international tourists.
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Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen
Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen
Experience your safari as never before in Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen. Wake up among wild animals and enjoy a wonderful view of the extensive savann...
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Auberge du Bonheur
Auberge du Bonheur
At Auberge du Bonheur, just outside of Tilburg, you can get married, party, hold meetings, lunch or dine and stay overnight. Auberge du Bonheur’s m...
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Wilgenhart Recreational Farm
Wilgenhart Recreational Farm
Experience the charm of Wilgenhart, where nature, fun and care meet. Enjoy the cosy mini-campsite, the charming little shop and the soft alpacas 😊....
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Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel campsite and chalet park is currently undergoing a Marvilla upgrade to a five-star recreation park, with accommodation a...
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Hotel Bent
Hotel Bent
In the middle of the Oisterwijk forests and fens, you will find what may well be the most sustainable hotel in the Netherlands, and certainly in No...
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EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel
EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel
With the beauty of the Loon and Drunen Dunes National Park on the one side and the fabulous Efteling theme park on the other, EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel...
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Auberge de Hilver
Auberge de Hilver
Hotel restaurant Auberge De Hilver, a pleasant four star hotel is located on the edge of the Neterselse Heide heathland in Diessen-Baarschot.
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De Oude Boerderij
De Oude Boerderij
Just a kilometre from the centre of Moergestel, at the edge of Oisterwijk Forest, is De Oude Boerderij: a completely renovated 18th century farm of...
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Hotel de Leijhof Oisterwijk
Hotel de Leijhof Oisterwijk
Hotel De Leijhof in Oisterwijk combines luxury, gastronomy and countryside. Enjoy refined dining at Restaurant The George, relax in Perk’s Treasure...
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Van 't Zandeind
Van 't Zandeind
At the award-winning farm campsite Van ’t Zandeind, you can cuddle cows, build huts and have fun playing safely. It’s ideal for families with young...
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Natuurpoort van Loon
Natuurpoort van Loon
Begin exploring the Loon and Drunen Dunes at Natuurpoort van Loon. Enjoy Brabant charm, simple dishes and various themed routes. Ideal for cyclists...
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Herberg Sint Petrus/Sint Petrus Inn
Herberg Sint Petrus/Sint Petrus Inn
Experience the hospitality and culinary luxury at Herberg Sint Petrus on the Vrijthof square in Hilvarenbeek. Enjoy delicious dishes, fine wines an...
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GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
Situated within walking distance of theme park Efteling, the Netherlands’ most popular destination, GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel features a large,...
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Camping de Zwammenberg
Camping de Zwammenberg
As Zwammenberg accommodates not just a campsite, but a hotel, restaurant and cycle café as well, the grandparents can settle down in a comfortable...
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Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg
Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg
Ideally situated in central Brabant, Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg is the perfect base for a varied visit to Brabant.
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Bed en Boshuisjes
Bed en Boshuisjes
Stay overnight in an attractive treehouse or a luxury treehouse at Bed en Boshuisjes! Enjoy peace and quiet, nature and even a hot tub in the middl...
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Tips - Discover the Hart van Brabant through the eyes of Brabant residents
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15 options for waking up in the centre of the big city
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Eleven charming boutique hotels in North Brabant
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9 Romantic Overnight Stays in North Brabant
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12 unique overnight stays with the family in North Brabant
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7 things to do with children in North Brabant
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7 places to go in the Brabant countryside with children
A great day out!
Families can enjoy adventures and make memories at one of the two large theme parks: De Beekse Bergen and Efteling. But there are many more locations to discover on a day out.
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Doloris Meta Maze
Doloris Meta Maze
Doloris Meta Maze is Tilburg’s most unique and adventurous experience by far. Literally walk through works of art in the surrealistic 'Meta Maze'.
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Beekse Bergen Safari Park
Beekse Bergen Safari Park
Experience a safari like never before! Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and stand face to face with many wild animals.
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Vincents Tekenlokaal (Vincent’s Art Room)
Vincents Tekenlokaal (Vincent’s Art Room)
The young Vincent van Gogh received his first drawing lessons in Tilburg. You can see for yourself in the modern Vincent’s Art Room how Van Gogh’s...
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Efteling
Efteling
Efteling is the favourite place for a day out in the Netherlands, with no fewer than six roller coasters and 30 unique fairy tales. No wonder that...
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EKWC
EKWC
Artist-in-residence and research centre EKWC in Oisterwijk is the world’s most well-known knowledge and development centre for ceramics.
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Natuurmuseum Brabant
Natuurmuseum Brabant
Natuurmuseum Brabant has been chosen no fewer than five (!) times as Brabant’s best kidsproof museum, so it’s a perfect trip out for the whole fami...
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TextielMuseum
TextielMuseum
The combination of the extremely varied exhibitions and the accessible activities at the TextielLab make the Tilburg TextielMuseum a versatile and...
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Wilgenhart Recreational Farm
Wilgenhart Recreational Farm
Experience the charm of Wilgenhart, where nature, fun and care meet. Enjoy the cosy mini-campsite, the charming little shop and the soft alpacas 😊....
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LOC Brewery
LOC Brewery
Visit LOC Brewery, Tilburg’s only brewpub, and enjoy artisan beers, good food and a lovely living room atmosphere. It’s perfect to combine with a d...
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Kessels Museum
Kessels Museum
Discover music and heritage in Kessels Museum! History and instruments making come to life in workshops, a KidsMuziekLab and an impressive collecti...
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Van 't Zandeind
Van 't Zandeind
At the award-winning farm campsite Van ’t Zandeind, you can cuddle cows, build huts and have fun playing safely. It’s ideal for families with young...
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Andreas Schotel walking art tour
Andreas Schotel walking art tour
The Andreas Schotel walking tour takes you past his workplaces, artworks and stories out in the countryside. Start & end at the Schuttershof museum...
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Gourmet Market Central Station
Gourmet Market Central Station
Located right in Tilburg railway station, you’ll find just about every world cuisine you can think of, from oysters and champagne to Coca Cola and...
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Natuurpoort van Loon
Natuurpoort van Loon
Begin exploring the Loon and Drunen Dunes at Natuurpoort van Loon. Enjoy Brabant charm, simple dishes and various themed routes. Ideal for cyclists...
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The Shoe Quarter
The Shoe Quarter
This museum in the centre of Waalwijk connects the rich history of the leather and shoe industry with the future.
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De Gerrithoeve
De Gerrithoeve
De Gerrithoeve offers peace and quiet, Brabant hospitality and lots of activities! While the kids play indoors and outdoors, enjoy yourself on the...
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Museumbrouwerij De Roos
Museumbrouwerij De Roos
Visit Museumbrouwerij De Roos in Hilvarenbeek! Discover 19th-century brewing techniques, savour unique beers (such as Bikse Tripel) in the charming...
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B&B Zintuinen (B&B Sensory Gardens)
B&B Zintuinen (B&B Sensory Gardens)
Experience the peace and quiet of B&B Zintuinen (B&B Sensory Gardens), a green oasis only fifteen minutes away from Tilburg, close to North Brabant...
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Speelland Beekse Bergen
Speelland Beekse Bergen
Enjoy a day full of fun playing and splashing about in the water at Speelland Beekse Bergen. At Speelland Beekse Bergen children can have a wonderf...
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Groot Speijck
Groot Speijck
Groot Speijck nature gate is the starting point for an exploratory visit to the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens. Enjoy yourself on the sunny terrace, w...
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Ontdekstation (Discovery station)
Ontdekstation (Discovery station)
Ontdekstation013 in Tilburg is the place where children can discover their talents and develop their creativity. Discover technology and science in...
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Schrobbelèr
Schrobbelèr
If the idea of a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon learning about the history and production of Brabant’s most authentic herb liqueur appeals to you,...
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Rocks ’n Rivers Treetop Adventure Park
Rocks ’n Rivers Treetop Adventure Park
The Treetop Adventure Park is the climbing park in North Brabant. Climb among the treetops, experience a true free fall or explore the countryside...
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Museum de Dorpsdokter
Museum de Dorpsdokter
Museum de Dorpsdokter offers a unique journey through 200 years of healthcare. Admire the exceptional medical instruments and listen to the amazing...
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Dine out in the Hart van Brabant region
The local gastronomy is not to be forgotten, offering regional dishes in numerous quality restaurants, cafés and bistros.
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Doloris Meta Maze
Doloris Meta Maze
Doloris Meta Maze is Tilburg’s most unique and adventurous experience by far. Literally walk through works of art in the surrealistic 'Meta Maze'.
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Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk
Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk
Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk is in the middle of the rich countryside of Oisterwijk.
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Auberge du Bonheur
Auberge du Bonheur
At Auberge du Bonheur, just outside of Tilburg, you can get married, party, hold meetings, lunch or dine and stay overnight. Auberge du Bonheur’s m...
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Boshuis Venkraai
Boshuis Venkraai
Boshuis Venkraai is the most atmospheric cycle café in Oisterwijk and the surrounding pasture land.
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Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel campsite and chalet park is currently undergoing a Marvilla upgrade to a five-star recreation park, with accommodation a...
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LOC Brewery
LOC Brewery
Visit LOC Brewery, Tilburg’s only brewpub, and enjoy artisan beers, good food and a lovely living room atmosphere. It’s perfect to combine with a d...
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The largest terrace in the Netherlands
The largest terrace in the Netherlands
In recent years, three of Oisterwijk’s catering establishments have been awarded the accolades of best café in Brabant, best cafeteria in the count...
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Gourmet Market Central Station
Gourmet Market Central Station
Located right in Tilburg railway station, you’ll find just about every world cuisine you can think of, from oysters and champagne to Coca Cola and...
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Natuurpoort van Loon
Natuurpoort van Loon
Begin exploring the Loon and Drunen Dunes at Natuurpoort van Loon. Enjoy Brabant charm, simple dishes and various themed routes. Ideal for cyclists...
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Herberg Sint Petrus/Sint Petrus Inn
Herberg Sint Petrus/Sint Petrus Inn
Experience the hospitality and culinary luxury at Herberg Sint Petrus on the Vrijthof square in Hilvarenbeek. Enjoy delicious dishes, fine wines an...
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GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
Situated within walking distance of theme park Efteling, the Netherlands’ most popular destination, GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel features a large,...
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De Drie Vennen
De Drie Vennen
You will find the lovely restaurant De Drie Vennen amid the beautiful Oisterwijkse Bossen & Vennen nature area.
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Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg
Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg
Ideally situated in central Brabant, Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg is the perfect base for a varied visit to Brabant.
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De Gerrithoeve
De Gerrithoeve
De Gerrithoeve offers peace and quiet, Brabant hospitality and lots of activities! While the kids play indoors and outdoors, enjoy yourself on the...
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Eetcafé De Tijd
Eetcafé De Tijd
Featured in the top 100 of restaurant/cafes in the Netherlands for every one of the past ten years, including third place in 2015, De Tijd in Oiste...
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RAW
RAW
“We’d happily come back, despite having to drive more than 100km to get there,” reads one very positive review by an enthusiastic visitor to RAW in...
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bij Robèrt
bij Robèrt
Robèrt van Beckhoven and his team allow you to experience all of the facets of the baker’s craft. See, smell, taste, learn and enjoy!
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Restaurant De Zwammenberg
Restaurant De Zwammenberg
In addition to being an à la carte restaurant with a sun-drenched terrace, De Zwammenberg is also a boutique hotel and mini-campsite with 22 pitche...
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De Druiventros Hotel
De Druiventros Hotel
Featured on a show starring arguably the most famous Dutch TV chef, and with “Nothing is too much, anything is possible!” as its motto, the hotel,...
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Eetbar de Wagon
Eetbar de Wagon
Eetbar de Wagon in the Spoorzone, Tilburg: dine in a train carriage from the previous century and enjoy traditional dishes and Brabant hospitality....
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Cycling and walking in the Hart van Brabant
The many cycling and walking routes take you through picturesque villages with charming centres such as Oisterwijk, Hilvarenbeek, Goirle, Gilze, the fortified city of Heusden and De Langstraat. You’ll past woods, fens, heaths and meadows, with art studios and galleries, and many lovely outdoor cafes on the way.
Cycling and walking
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Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
2 hour 5 minutes 15.5 kmDiscover The Earthly Paradise from Jan van Gorp at Hilvarenbeek.
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The White Feather Gang
The White Feather Gang
3 hour 35 minutes 43 kmThe White Feather Gang (Bende van de Witte Veer) cycle route is an exciting 43-kilometre route in the De Langstraat region of Brabant. It will take...
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Waalwijk Leather Route | Made in Brabant
Waalwijk Leather Route | Made in Brabant
2 hour 30 minutes 30 kmLearn about leather and cycle 30 kilometres through the past and present of the leather and shoe industry in Waalwijk.
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Liberation route Gilze Rijen
Liberation route Gilze Rijen
3 hour 30 minutes 42 kmEven today, Gilze-Rijen is dominated by flying and by planes. Immediately after the occupation, in May 1940, the Germans expanded the existing airp...
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Vincent van Gogh cycle route Tilburg
Vincent van Gogh cycle route Tilburg
4 hour 48 kmOn 15 September 1866, Vincent van Gogh who was then thirteen years old, was registered in the council records in Tilburg.
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Cycling route: the western Langstraat
Cycling route: the western Langstraat
4 hour 10 minutes 49.8 kmGet on a bike and go on a culinary voyage of discovery in the beautiful area of the Langstraat in the Heart of Brabant region. These food routes ar...
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Cycling route: the eastern Langstraat
Cycling route: the eastern Langstraat
3 hour 40 minutes 44.1 kmGet on a bike and peddle the Fiets & FOOD Route (Cycle & FOOD Route) through the beautiful region of Eastern Langstraat. This route through Heusden...
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Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
2 hour 5 minutes 15.5 kmDiscover The Earthly Paradise from Jan van Gorp at Hilvarenbeek.
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TOP Scenic Walking Tour the Loon and Drunen Dunes
TOP Scenic Walking Tour the Loon and Drunen Dunes
4 hour 5 minutes 16.4 kmNowhere else is a walk as beautiful as in the Loon and Drunen Dunes National Park.
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Van Gogh NP walking tour Tilburg
Van Gogh NP walking tour Tilburg
4 hour 16 kmDiscover the area where the young Vincent took drawing lessons.
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Our Monastery Trail Stage 13 Berkel-Enschot – Biezenmortel
Our Monastery Trail Stage 13 Berkel-Enschot – Biezenmortel
4 hour 25 minutes 20 kmThis walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Berkel-Enschot and Biezenmortel. This route takes you from Koningshoeven Abbey in Be...
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TOP Scenic route Walk Oisterwijk Forests & Fens
TOP Scenic route Walk Oisterwijk Forests & Fens
2 hour 9 kmWalk this TOP Scenic Route along the fens and through the forests of Oisterwijk. A different experience every season.
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Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Tilburg
Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Tilburg
2 hour 30 minutes 11.5 kmOf all the cities in North Brabant, Tilburg has the highest number of (former) monasteries.
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Walk Andreas Schotel Route
Walk Andreas Schotel Route
2 hour 15 minutes 10 kmWalking in the countryside past beautiful works of art? Discover this 3 or 10-km walk in North Brabant.
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TOP Scenic Walking Tour Huis ter Heide
TOP Scenic Walking Tour Huis ter Heide
2 hour 30 minutes 11 kmThis tour takes you along the edges of the Huis ter Heide estate.
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On the map
The Hart van Brabant region consists of the municipalities of Alphen-Chaam, Baarle-Nassau, Dongen, Gilze en Rijen, Goirle, Heusden, Hilvarenbeek, Loon op Zand, Oisterwijk, Tilburg and Waalwijk. From Antwerp, the A58 gets you there in just under an hour.