Vlijmen is a typical Brabant town just a few minutes away from 's-Hertogenbosch and close to Heusden. It is also situated in the vicinity of many national nature reserves. 's-Hertogenbosch is a historic fortress town that exudes the pleasant atmosphere of the Brabant countryside. Its small rivers, characteristic bridges, charming cobble-stoned streets, interesting shops, magnificent listed buildings, delightful cafés and fascinating gables guarantee plenty to do and see.
Picturesque villages
In the picturesque villages of Hilvarenbeek, Oisterwijk and Oirschot you will find quaint village squares, water pumps, charming churches and delightful cafés that will make you feel as if you have entered another time. The perfect places to relax completely and forget the day-to-day grind. Never been to an eel farm or a goat breeder’s? In Brabant you will find many farms that are open to the public!
Culinary capital of the Netherlands
Take your time and discover Brabant at your leisure either on foot, by bike or from the water. And don’t forget to try the food from time to time during your stay – you are after all in the culinary capital of the Netherlands!
Tips
- The four nearby large cities of Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg and Eindhoven each have their own character and tourist attractions.
- If you prefer not to visit large cities, Brabant offers you many charming small towns like Heusden, Geertruidenberg and Willemstad.
- This lovely region is also known as the 'Pearl of Brabant' because of its many tourist attractions including amusement and theme parks like the Efteling, Beekse Bergen Safari Park, Rosmalen Autotron, the Land van Ooit and also many museums.
- You can visit the two national parks the Biesbosch (which you can explore by boat and canoe) and the Loonse and Drunense Duinen where you can cycle and walk in peace and quiet to your heart’s content.
