4 Brabant cities for green and conscious enjoyment
Vintage shopping, sailing in an e-sloop, and enjoying seasonal dishes and organically brewed beers: in North Brabant businesses show that the good life is something to eat, drink, support and experience. Be inspired by a sustainable day out or weekend away in North Brabant with green addresses in 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda, Tilburg and Eindhoven.
1. The green heart of ’s-Hertogenbosch
One of the most sustainable whisky distilleries in the world
One of the most sustainable whisky distilleries in the world
Sleep on a boat made of recycled cardboard or drink sustainable whisky at a farm, you can in 's-Hertogenbosch. The gastronomic heart of the city beats in the Korte Putstraat.
You can explore the natural green surroundings of 's-Hertogenbosch in a sustainable and comfortable way either by boat or on an e-chopper. Heische Hoeve is a great place to stop for a break outside the city. This former pig farm has been transformed into a farm restaurant with one of the most sustainable whisky distilleries in the world.
2. Enjoy the outdoor life in Breda
Two new routes in Breda allow you to get to know the city and the entrepreneurs who are working hard to promote sustainability. Follow the Explore Creative Breda walking route from the city centre to the industrial Havenkwartier. Once of the places you will comes across here is STEK. It houses 25 conscious entrepreneurs, and you can buy gifts made of waste plastic, enjoy honest snack platters and even more tasty local treats.
The Explore Green Breda route takes you from the city centre to the south, with sustainable addresses along the route. These range from packaging-free concept shops to vegan proof lunchrooms. On the way, you also pass gems such as Valkenberg city park and the Willem Merkxtuin (gardens).
"Escape the bustle of the city. You can walk straight into the Mark valley from the Ginnekenmarkt. Follow the paths past the winding River Mark."
3. Unique and contemporary Tilburg
Once the industrial epicentre, now a culinary promenade
Once the industrial epicentre, now a culinary promenade
They do things that bit differently in Tilburg. Such as at the Piushaven: once the industrial epicentre, now a culinary promenade. Pick a pavement cafe at the quay, step into a canoe or go on board ProefLokaal 013. Hotspots such as Villa la Vida, Food Atelier, Gist and EetHuisTwintig are good places to get a vegetarian or vegan meal.
The outlying area of Tilburg also has plenty of places to enjoy something tasty with a good story. For example, at Abdij de Koningshoeven, you can drink a traditional and organically brewed Trappist beer. As the first organic distillery of the Netherlands, they purify wastewater and re-use it in the production process.
"Combine the best of both worlds by hopping on a bike at Abbey de Koningshoeven. Explore the surrounding areas of Tilburg with one of the four popular La Trappe cycling routes."
4. Green innovation in Eindhoven
Sustainable enjoyment is on the next level in Eindhoven. And that’s not surprising really considering the city is known as the most inventive city in the world. The eye-catcher is Strijp-S, recognisable from afar by the Trudo Tower, the first vertical forest in the Netherlands. This former Philips industrial site now houses innovative entrepreneurs with concept shops, vintage boutiques and restaurants in old factory buildings.
As well as lots of street art, the colourful Woensel-West district also has many great addresses for something to eat. Vegetables play the leading role in restaurant Frank Woensel West. Another recommendation is KEVN, with art studios, exhibitions and a bar in the natural greenery.
"Want to know more about the story behind one of the world's biggest electronics companies?You can at the PhilipsMuseum, located in the middle of Eindhoven in the old factory where Gerard Philips produced his first light bulbs in 1891."
Honest and delicious enjoyment on Brabant’s food routes
With the food routes in North Brabant, you discover Brabant’s rich eating culture, which centres on local and delicious enjoyment. On the Brabant Bodem cycle route, connoisseurs are taken past inspiring farming businesses in and around Nuenen, near Eindhoven.
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Food experiences from quayside to kitchen
Food experiences from quayside to kitchen
4 hour 10 minutes 50.1 kmThis varying route will take you past green fields, historic villages and the bustling activity of the Meierijstad region and surroundings. It’s a...
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From heathland to grassland
From heathland to grassland
2 hour 30 minutes 28.0 kmOn this route, heathlands, river valleys and marshes alternate with stately avenues, wide sandy paths and blooming agricultural businesses. See how...
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Cycling route: A taste of Van Gogh
Cycling route: A taste of Van Gogh
5 hour 50 minutes 70.0 kmThe Brabant life and landscape formed the basis of the work by Vincent van Gogh. Vincent was born, grew up and painted his first masterpiece in Bra...
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Cycle route: Past Grazers and Grass Lands
Cycle route: Past Grazers and Grass Lands
3 hour 10 minutes 38.1 kmSample the Maashorst with Inspecteur Löhnis, Early Rivers and the Udense Kers cherry. 125,000 years ago, the River Maas flowed through Brabant’s la...
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Endless enjoyment
Endless enjoyment
3 hour 38 minutes 45.4 kmThis route takes you through a beautiful rustic area along the Belgian border. Go past vast estates, alternated with shady forests and green fields...
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Cycle route: Culinary tradition and trendy bites
Cycle route: Culinary tradition and trendy bites
2 hour 10 minutes 25.8 kmDiscover how culinary tradition and new food concepts go hand in hand in and around ‘s-Hertogenbosch. This route takes you through the medieval cen...
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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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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...
