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Eindhoven & North Brabant
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Homeland of Vincent Van Gogh, the founders of Dutch Design, and blessed with cities full of character, prize-winning theme parks and exciting events, Brabant has a lot to offer and is increasingly being discovered by international tourists. This makes perfect sense, because there is plenty of good accommodation in Brabant with favourable terms. Moreover, Brabant has quick and excellent connections to Amsterdam, Antwerp and Brussels (journey time about 60 minutes). Come and discover Brabant!
Strijp S - Eindhoven
Strijp S, a former Philips factory area called "The Forbidden City" is now a vibrant open creative design & technology hub full of design-, retail-, hospitality-, food- and leisure venues. Great locations to visit are Skateparks Area51, Urban Shopper, Food Market 't Veem, Yksi Design Expo, De Ontdekfrabriek ("The Discover Factory" for kids), 040BMX Park, MU Artspace, NatLab, Popei Music, Enversed VR Center and many more.
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Nature in Breda
Go out and explore the beautiful nature of Breda. Breda is situated in a very green area and from the historical city centre you are in the middle of nature in no time! Walk through the Markdal, get on your bike and discover the lovely local shops or enjoy a boat trip on the canals. Would you rather stay in the city centre? Be sure not to skip the Valkenberg park!
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Water activities – Breda
From the water, everything looks different. A unique and beautiful way to discover Breda from another side. The singels offer many water sport activities such as: suppen, water bikes, canoeing or renting a boat. Looking for cooling down on a hot day? Then the Galderse Meren are the place to be.
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Do & See
Havenkwartier - Breda
The Havenkwartier has been transformed from an industrial area into a trendy hotspot for living, working and experiencing. The area is constantly on the move, just like Breda. Be amazed by the creativity, industrial history and love of local entrepreneurs.
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Piet Hein Eek - Eindhoven
Piet Hein Eek is one of the most famous Dutch designers. Piet Hein Eek became world famous for his furniture made from scrap wood. Everybody is welcome to view the exhibits in the showroom and gallery, or simply pop in for lunch or dinner in this extraordinary restaurant.
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Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
The Frits Philips House of Music is the city's premier concert venue, hosting performances ranging from classical to pop, with both local and international performers. Be sure to check out what is on while you are town.
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The Evoluon
Lovers of modern architecture will not want to miss this unique, futuristic sight. The Evoluon used to be a science museum but is today a conference centre and one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
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Eindhoven Museum
At this historical open-air museum you can experience what life was like through the ages, from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages by baking bread, forging iron and minting coins. It is located in Genneper Parken, south of the city.
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DAF Museum
In 1928, Hub and Wim van Doorne opened the Van Doorne’s Trailer Factory (DAF), an interactive museum where visitors are transported back in time to the 1930s. The whole space showcases classical cars and trucks among old storefronts and an impressive replica town setting.
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De Tongelreep
The impressive swimming centre at De Tongelreep is a great place to spend a day for the whole family. There are classes for toddlers and the elderly, as well as snorkelling lessons, water polo, and many other activities.
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Falconcrest Roofvogel Park
Falconcrest Roofvogel Park is a fascinating wildlife park that showcases a large array of birds of prey, the star of course being the majestic falcon. Young ones always enjoy their visit to this educational centre.
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IJssportcentrum
The IJssportcentrum (Ice Sports Centre) in Eindhoven offers a huge array of activities for people of all ages and skill levels, from ice hockey and curling to skating lessons for beginners and spectator sports.
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Valkenswaard
Just south of Eindhoven lies the municipality of Valkenswaard, a beautiful area surrounded by nature and popular for its outdoor activities, which include kayaking, hiking, and if you're feeling adventurous, motocross.
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Golf & Country Club De Tongelreep
For many, golf is a party of the vacation, and sometimes it can be hard to combine with the rest of the family. De Tongelreep invites you to a fun and challenging 9 hole course.
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Van Gogh House - Zundert
The Vincent van Gogh House: a living arts centre in the birthplace of Brabant’s most famous artist ever, stands on the spot where Vincent van Gogh came into the world on 30 March 1853. The protestant Van Gogh spent his childhood years in catholic Zundert, not far from the Belgian border. A reticent and introvert boy, he was educated at home and it soon became clear that Vincent was ‘different’. In the Vincent van GoghHuis you can experience how his time in Zundert moulded him and eventually enabled him to mature to become a world-famous artist.
“A must see if you want to know Van Gogh”
Vincent’s life had a tough beginning. As the son of the minister Theodorus van Gogh, he quickly became an outsider in the catholic village. He could often be found in the large garden with his younger brother Theo. He would have a wonderful time outdoors, but could also take comfort in it. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why the countryside played such a large role in Van Gogh’s later work?
More than a museum
In the permanent presentation ‘Vincent van Gogh – the Roots of a Master’, Vincent will take you by the hand and lead you through a re-enactment of his youth and you can learn more about his struggle with faith. Changing exhibitions show the enormous influence of Van Gogh on 20th and 21st century artists, modern art enthusiasts are therefore very much catered for. In addition, the Van GoghHuis has an artist in residence scheme, where an artist can literally step, and live, in Van Gogh’s footsteps every day!
Heritage locations in Brabant
The Vincent van GoghHuis has its own VVV (Tourist Information) counter and is of course one of the five Van Gogh Heritage locations in Brabant. You can also get to the Van GoghHuis by bike via the Van Gogh Cycle Route that connects all the heritage locations in Brabant.
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City walks - Heusden
In the booklet 'Dagje Heusden' there are two self-guided city walks including a map of the fortress. The booklet gives you information about the history of the fortress and the historic buildings that you will pass along the way. The two routes can be walked independently. Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours.
The 'Through The City' (Door de Stad) walk starts at the Visitor Centre, taking you past the historic Catharijnekerk, by national monuments and beautiful old buildings in the town, alongside windmills and over the towns ramparts.
The second walk, 'Fortifications' (Vestingwerken) also starts at the Visitor Centre and goes along the bastions and fortifications, past the historic cannons, the windmills and the marinas.
Every Sunday afternoon you have the option to go on a guided tour with a “City Guide”. The guide will tell you about the town’s history, the fortifications, about the restoration of the city and the striking buildings. The start is always at 2:30pm at the Visitor Centre at Pelsestraat 17 in Heusden, and takes around 75 minutes.
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