North Brabant

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are popular cities and villages in North Brabant?

  Eindhoven, Den Bosch and Tilburg are popular cities to visit in the province of North Brabant. Eindhoven is a city full of creativity. Its combination of modern metropolis and typically Brabant ambiance means that Eindhoven is one of the most exciting cities in the Netherlands. Den Bosch is a wonderful city full of stunning monuments, with plenty of great shopping opportunities, attractive terraces, and great restaurants in the historic city center. Breda is a city with an attractive ambiance and a beautiful old city center, a vibrant nightlife, and excellent restaurants. Tilburg is also well worth a visit. This welcoming city in Brabant has a varied cultural offering, great restaurants, and a wide selection of shops.

• What are fun outdoor activities in North Brabant?

  Among the most popular areas for outdoor activities in the province of North Brabant is National Park De Biesbosch. National Park De Biesbosch is Europe’s biggest freshwater tidal estuary. It is a dynamic river delta that offers great opportunities for canoeing through a labyrinth of small rivers and creeks. It also makes for fantastic hiking and cycling tours. Moreover, it is a paradise for bird-watching amateurs and professionals. The Loonse and Drunense Duinen are a combination of forests, heathlands, and sand drifts. This ‘Sahara in Brabant’ offers a varied landscape where you can go for long walks or cycling tours on a regular bicycle or mountain bike. Another well-known nature reserve is National Park De Groote Peel. These moorlands are home to countless bird species. The park is spacious and water-rich and best experienced on foot.

• What are great attractions and museums to visit in North Brabant?

  The province of Brabant boasts a variety of museums and attractions. De Efteling in Kaatsheuvel is one of the leading amusement parks in the Netherlands. It is a beautiful park with lots of greenery and an eye for detail. There are plenty of different attractions, a variation that will appeal to young and old. Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek takes you on a safari through nature, coming face to face with wild animals. Take a bus, car or boat safari or go on foot and meet more than 150 different kinds of animals. Dierenrijk in Mierlo is another great outing amid the animals. There is a surprising variety of animals at this zoo, including elephants, rhinoceroses, chimpansees and much more. Noordbrabants Museum in Den Bosch is devoted to art and culture in the province of North Brabant. Within the impressive building of this museum, you will find works by artists like Van Gogh, Jheronimus Bosch, and Piet Mondrian. Van Abbemuseum can be found in Eindhoven. This is a contemporary art museum with a wide collection of works by famous artists, including Picasso, Kandinsky, and Chagall.