8 fun winter activities with children in North Brabant
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is going down but, in North Brabant, that is no reason to stay indoors. The most fun winter activities are waiting for you here. Be enchanted at Winter Efteling or visit a traditional Christmas market. Pull that warm winter coat out of the closet and go out with the entire family!
1. Winter Efteling - untill 26 January 2025
A festive season filled with fairy tales and adventure
A festive season filled with fairy tales and adventure
Experience a winter filled with magic, warmth and charm during a visit to Winter Efteling in Kaatsheuvel. Each year the largest amusement park in the Netherlands is transformed into a magical winter paradise. Follow the sparkling lights and explore the enchanting attractions. Savour a delicious cup of hot chocolate milk with the family while enjoying attractive music and shows. Winter Efteling is an unforgettable excursion for young and old!
Do you want a magical overnight stay?
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Efteling Hotel
Efteling Hotel
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Efteling Village Bosrijk
Efteling Village Bosrijk
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Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village
Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village
2. Light Safari at Beekse Bergen - untill 9 March 2025
Light Safari at Beekse Bergen takes you on a magical journey around the world. During this unique walking safari in Hilvarenbeek, you will encounter more than 5,000 luminous animals, plants and flowers. The route takes past various parts of the world, from South America to Oceania! Each gate you pass through reveals a colourful world. After the walking safari, it is time to meet mascot Djambo the elephant! The children can have their faces painted with paint that glows in the dark.
Are you ready to prolong your adventure?
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Beekse Bergen Safari Resort
Beekse Bergen Safari Resort
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Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen
Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen
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Lake Resort Beekse Bergen
Lake Resort Beekse Bergen
3. Magical winter walks
Winter time is perfect for exploring the Brabant countryside with children. Put on a warm coat, pull on your boots and the adventure can begin. Go, for example, to the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen (Oisterwijk Forests and Fens) or the Mastbos in Breda. Here you walk on fairy-tale paths through wooded areas and fields of heather with frozen fens. En route you hunt for tracks of animals that are active in the winter. End your winter outing with hot chocolate or a pancake at a cosy restaurant.
''The walking tour Jan van Gorp Sagen & Legenden (Jan van Gorp Sagas & Legends) carries you along in the story of the ‘wonderchild’ Jan van Gorp from Hilvarenbeek. Along the route, which is 5.5 kilometres long, you will wander through the Earthly Paradise he discovered. Can you find the Earthly Paradise as well?''
4. Visit a kidsproof museum
An informative adventure for young and old
An informative adventure for young and old
Rainy day? Then a visit to a museum is an ideal family excursion. North Brabant has plenty of kidsproof museums where learning and fun converge. The children live it up with interactive exhibitions and creative activities. Whether it involves nature, art or technique, there is something for everyone! For example, visit the Philips Museum in Eindhoven or the Oertijmuseum (Prehistoric Museum) in Boxtel. This will change a dull day into a learning adventure for young an old.
If you want to discover even more fun museums, check out this list with kidsproof museums in North Brabant.
5. Ultimate winter fun
The winter can be enjoyed thoroughly in North Brabant. Go for some old-fashioned ice skating on one of the fun artificial ice rinks (and this year, maybe, on natural ice). Would you rather ski down some slopes? At SnowWorld in Rucphen-Breda you can experience that ultimate mountain feeling during a day of skiing or snowboarding. For a true adrenaline experience, go ice karting in Rucphen-Breda. Race over the ice circuit in your kart. Have an exciting afternoon filled with action!
6. A magical Christmas atmosphere in cities and villages
During the month of December, it is possible to sample the enchanting Christmas atmosphere in North Brabant’s villages and cities. The streets are adorned with charming lights and Christmas decorations. Do you already have plans for Christmas shopping? Visit our major cities of Tilburg, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Breda or Eindhoven and be enchanted at a traditional Christmas market. Guaranteed you will find a unique Christmas present! In addition to all of this, various Christmas activities are organised during the festive period throughout all of North Brabant. Enjoy the festive feeling and make new memories together!
7. Explore the fairy-tale castles
Go on an adventure this winter and explore the magic of North Brabant’s castles! While participating in an exciting scavenger hunt you will discover all of the secret passageways and rooms in the castle. The castle gardens are perfect for a winter walk. It is easy to combine a visit to the castle with a nearby city. For example, you can combine a visit to Heeswijk Castle perfectly with an afternoon in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Ideal for an entire day out with the family.
If you are curious as to which other castles you can visit in North Brabant, we have made a list of the most beautiful castles for you.
8. The Chocolate Factory in Veghel - is opening its doors at Christmas 2024
Are you a real chocolate lover? Then you should definitely visit The Chocolate Factory at the Noordkade in Veghel. You will learn everything there is to know about the history and production of chocolate. Participate in workshops, demonstrations and tastings and discover more about this sweet delicacy. You can even make your own chocolate bar or package of sprinkles.
“If you simply cannot get enough of chocolate, you must visit the Bossche Bollen Belevenis (Bossche Bol Experience) in the centre of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. An interactive tour through this mini museum will teach you all there is to know about the Bossche Bol and, of course, you will not go home without having tasted one.”
