Hart van Brabant

  • Spoorzone Tilburg
  • Safaripark Beekse Bergen
  • Meertje in de Loonse-en Drunense Duinen
  • De Baron in De Efteling

The Hart van Brabant region has a varied range of recreational offerings for visitors and residents, making it an ideal destination for holidays and days out.  The combination of culture and countryside, with historic cities, rural villages, stunning landscapes and good food and drink, makes the Hart van Brabant a unique destination for a wonderful and relaxing (multi-day) stay.

A weekend in the Hart van Brabant region - Be inspired by our surprising travel suggestions

Spend the night in the Hart van Brabant region

Overnight options range from safari tents, train carriages, (farm) campsites in the middle of the countryside to stylish hotels, exceptional tree houses and luxury lodges.

  • Efteling Village Bosrijk

    Efteling Village Bosrijk

    Come and enjoy a fantastic stay at Efteling Bosrijk, a generously proportioned holiday park located just a ten minute walk from the amusement park...

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  • Beekse Bergen Safari Resort

    Beekse Bergen Safari Resort

    You can stay overnight in the heart of the savannah at the Safari Resort. Fall asleep among the wild animals or come and join us for a delicious me...

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  • Efteling Wonder Hotel

    Efteling Wonder Hotel

    The Efteling Wonder Hotel is the place where wonders and sleep converge. Relax in the dreamy atmospheres of the various premium rooms or fairy tale...

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  • Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen

    Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen

    Experience your safari as never before in Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen. Wake up among wild animals and enjoy a wonderful view of the extensive savann...

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  • Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk

    Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk

    Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk is in the middle of the rich countryside of Oisterwijk.

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  • Auberge du Bonheur

    Auberge du Bonheur

    At Auberge du Bonheur, just outside of Tilburg, you can get married, party, hold meetings, lunch or dine and stay overnight. Auberge du Bonheur’s m...

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  • Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk

    Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk

    Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk is in the middle of the rich countryside of Oisterwijk.

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  • Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village

    Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village

    Sleep in the middle of the countryside at Efteling Loonsche Land Holiday village. You can look out across the tree tops and find cabins covered wit...

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  • Hostel Roots

    Hostel Roots

    With English as its working language and with several foreign employees, Hotel Roots in Tilburg receives many international tourists.

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  • Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centre

    Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centre Brabant Bicycle Café

    Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum is located in the middle of the bustling centre of Tilburg, less than ten minutes from the Central Station. An ideal...

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  • Lake Resort Beekse Bergen

    Lake Resort Beekse Bergen

    Lake Resort Beekse Bergen is located in the middle of natural countryside next to the extensive Lake Victoria. You can enjoy the ultimate outdoor l...

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  • Van 't Zandeind

    Van 't Zandeind

    At the award-winning farm campsite Van ’t Zandeind, you can cuddle cows, build huts and have fun playing safely. It’s ideal for families with young...

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  • Duinhoeve Recreation Park

    Duinhoeve Recreation Park

    Next to the stunning Dunes of Loon and Drunen National Park, Duinhoeve Recreation Park is popular among families with young children and active peo...

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  • De Smulhoeve

    De Smulhoeve De Smulhoeve

    The charming menagerie of farm animals at De Smulhoeve lies a stone’s throw away from the Loon and Drunen Dunes and a ten-minute walk from the Efte...

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  • Camping Breehees

    Camping Breehees

    Have an unforgettable holiday at Camping Breehees! Ride a horse, have a great time playing and explore the countryside. Let the kids play in Goirle...

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  • GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel

    GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel

    Situated within walking distance of theme park Efteling, the Netherlands’ most popular destination, GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel features a large,...

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  • Natuurpoort van Loon

    Natuurpoort van Loon Brabant Bicycle Café

    Begin exploring the Loon and Drunen Dunes at Natuurpoort van Loon. Enjoy Brabant charm, simple dishes and various themed routes. Ideal for cyclists...

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  • Hotel Bent

    Hotel Bent

    In the middle of the Oisterwijk forests and fens, you will find what may well be the most sustainable hotel in the Netherlands, and certainly in No...

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  • Hotel de Leijhof Oisterwijk

    Hotel de Leijhof Oisterwijk

    Hotel De Leijhof in Oisterwijk combines luxury, gastronomy and countryside. Enjoy refined dining at Restaurant The George, relax in Perk’s Treasure...

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  • De Biestraatse Weide

    De Biestraatse Weide

    Peace and quiet and nature at De Biestraatse Weide B&B in Gilze! Enjoy modern studio apartments, a beautiful view and green bicycle and hiking...

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  • De Gerrithoeve

    De Gerrithoeve

    De Gerrithoeve offers peace and quiet, Brabant hospitality and lots of activities! While the kids play indoors and outdoors, enjoy yourself on the...

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  • Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg

    Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg

    Located in the heart of Central Brabant, the large Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg is an ideal base for exploring the rest of Brabant.

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  • Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel

    Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel

    Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel campsite and chalet park is currently undergoing a Marvilla upgrade to a five-star recreation park, with accommodation a...

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  • Hotel de Zwammenberg

    Hotel de Zwammenberg

    The family rooms and the large playground at the adjacent restaurant make you think that Hotel de Zwammenberg is predominantly aimed at families wi...

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Tips - Discover the Hart van Brabant through the eyes of Brabant residents

A great day out!

Families can enjoy adventures and make memories at one of the two large theme parks:  De Beekse Bergen and Efteling. But there are many more locations to discover on a day out.

  • Beekse Bergen Safari Park

    Beekse Bergen Safari Park

    Experience a safari like never before! Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and stand face to face with many wild animals.

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  • Doloris Meta Maze

    Doloris Meta Maze

    Doloris Meta Maze is Tilburg’s most unique and adventurous experience by far. Literally walk through works of art in the surrealistic 'Meta Maze'.

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  • Efteling

    Efteling

    Efteling is the favourite place for a day out in the Netherlands, with no fewer than six roller coasters and 30 unique fairy tales. No wonder that...

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  • Natuurmuseum Brabant

    Natuurmuseum Brabant Natuurmuseum Brabant

    Natuurmuseum Brabant has been chosen no fewer than five (!) times as Brabant’s best kidsproof museum, so it’s a perfect trip out for the whole fami...

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  • EKWC

    EKWC

    Artist-in-residence and research centre EKWC in Oisterwijk is the world’s most well-known knowledge and development centre for ceramics.

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  • TextielMuseum

    TextielMuseum

    The combination of the extremely varied exhibitions and the accessible activities at the TextielLab make the Tilburg TextielMuseum a versatile and...

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  • Van 't Zandeind

    Van 't Zandeind

    At the award-winning farm campsite Van ’t Zandeind, you can cuddle cows, build huts and have fun playing safely. It’s ideal for families with young...

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  • De Smulhoeve

    De Smulhoeve De Smulhoeve

    The charming menagerie of farm animals at De Smulhoeve lies a stone’s throw away from the Loon and Drunen Dunes and a ten-minute walk from the Efte...

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  • Kessels Museum

    Kessels Museum

    Discover music and heritage in Kessels Museum! History and instruments making come to life in workshops, a KidsMuziekLab and an impressive collecti...

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  • Natuurpoort van Loon

    Natuurpoort van Loon Brabant Bicycle Café

    Begin exploring the Loon and Drunen Dunes at Natuurpoort van Loon. Enjoy Brabant charm, simple dishes and various themed routes. Ideal for cyclists...

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  • De Gerrithoeve

    De Gerrithoeve

    De Gerrithoeve offers peace and quiet, Brabant hospitality and lots of activities! While the kids play indoors and outdoors, enjoy yourself on the...

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  • The Shoe Quarter

    The Shoe Quarter

    This museum in the centre of Waalwijk connects the rich history of the leather and shoe industry with the future.

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  • Gourmet Market Central Station

    Gourmet Market Central Station

    Located right in Tilburg railway station, you’ll find just about every world cuisine you can think of, from oysters and champagne to Coca Cola and...

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  • Ontdekstation (Discovery station)

    Ontdekstation (Discovery station)

    Ontdekstation013 in Tilburg is the place where children can discover their talents and develop their creativity. Discover technology and science in...

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  • Museumbrouwerij De Roos

    Museumbrouwerij De Roos

    Visit Museumbrouwerij De Roos in Hilvarenbeek! Discover 19th-century brewing techniques, savour unique beers (such as Bikse Tripel) in the charming...

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  • De Reuselhoeve

    De Reuselhoeve Brabant Bicycle Café

    Located in the province’s largest meadow bird area – lovely for walking, cycling and canoeing – De Reuselhoeve offers relaxing, sportive and playfu...

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  • Museum de Dorpsdokter

    Museum de Dorpsdokter

    Museum de Dorpsdokter offers a unique journey through 200 years of healthcare. Admire the exceptional medical instruments and listen to the amazing...

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  • B&B Zintuinen (B&B Sensory Gardens)

    B&B Zintuinen (B&B Sensory Gardens)

    Experience the peace and quiet of B&B Zintuinen (B&B Sensory Gardens), a green oasis only fifteen minutes away from Tilburg, close to North Brabant...

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  • Wilgenhart Recreational Farm

    Wilgenhart Recreational Farm

    Experience the charm of Wilgenhart, where nature, fun and care meet. Enjoy the cosy mini-campsite, the charming little shop and the soft alpacas. E...

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  • LOC Brewery

    LOC Brewery

    Visit LOC Brewery, Tilburg’s only brewpub, and enjoy artisan beers, good food and a lovely living room atmosphere. It’s perfect to combine with a d...

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  • Efteling Grand Hotel

    Efteling Grand Hotel

    The Efteling Grand Hotel gets you closer than ever to the Efteling theme park. The decor of the rooms and suites are inspired by the different view...

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  • Speelland Beekse Bergen

    Speelland Beekse Bergen

    Enjoy a day full of fun playing and splashing about in the water at Speelland Beekse Bergen. At Speelland Beekse Bergen children can have a wonderf...

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  • Schrobbelèr

    Schrobbelèr

    If the idea of a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon learning about the history and production of Brabant’s most authentic herb liqueur appeals to you,...

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  • Rocks ’n Rivers Treetop Adventure Park

    Rocks ’n Rivers Treetop Adventure Park

    The Treetop Adventure Park is the climbing park in North Brabant. Climb among the treetops, experience a true free fall or explore the countryside...

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Dine out in the Hart van Brabant region

The local gastronomy is not to be forgotten, offering regional dishes in numerous quality restaurants, cafés and bistros.

  • Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk

    Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk

    Holiday Park Klein Oisterwijk is in the middle of the rich countryside of Oisterwijk.

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  • Auberge du Bonheur

    Auberge du Bonheur

    At Auberge du Bonheur, just outside of Tilburg, you can get married, party, hold meetings, lunch or dine and stay overnight. Auberge du Bonheur’s m...

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  • GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel

    GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel

    Situated within walking distance of theme park Efteling, the Netherlands’ most popular destination, GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel features a large,...

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  • De Druiventros Hotel

    De Druiventros Hotel Brabant Bicycle Café

    Featured on a show starring arguably the most famous Dutch TV chef, and with “Nothing is too much, anything is possible!” as its motto, the hotel,...

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  • Natuurpoort van Loon

    Natuurpoort van Loon Brabant Bicycle Café

    Begin exploring the Loon and Drunen Dunes at Natuurpoort van Loon. Enjoy Brabant charm, simple dishes and various themed routes. Ideal for cyclists...

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  • Gourmet Market Central Station

    Gourmet Market Central Station

    Located right in Tilburg railway station, you’ll find just about every world cuisine you can think of, from oysters and champagne to Coca Cola and...

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  • Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg

    Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg

    Located in the heart of Central Brabant, the large Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg is an ideal base for exploring the rest of Brabant.

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  • De Graanhandel

    De Graanhandel

    De Graanhandel restaurant, located at Tilburg’s Piushaven, mixes creativity with Antwerp vibes. Enjoy (natural) wines, special beers and seasonal d...

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  • bij Robèrt

    bij Robèrt

    Robèrt van Beckhoven and his team allow you to experience all of the facets of the baker’s craft. See, smell, taste, learn and enjoy!

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  • Eetcafé De Tijd

    Eetcafé De Tijd

    Featured in the top 100 of restaurant/cafes in the Netherlands for every one of the past ten years, including third place in 2015, De Tijd in Oiste...

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  • Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel

    Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel

    Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel campsite and chalet park is currently undergoing a Marvilla upgrade to a five-star recreation park, with accommodation a...

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  • Wilgenhart Recreational Farm

    Wilgenhart Recreational Farm

    Experience the charm of Wilgenhart, where nature, fun and care meet. Enjoy the cosy mini-campsite, the charming little shop and the soft alpacas. E...

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  • LOC Brewery

    LOC Brewery

    Visit LOC Brewery, Tilburg’s only brewpub, and enjoy artisan beers, good food and a lovely living room atmosphere. It’s perfect to combine with a d...

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  • Restaurant De Zwammenberg

    Restaurant De Zwammenberg Brabant Bicycle Café

    In addition to being an à la carte restaurant with a sun-drenched terrace, De Zwammenberg is also a boutique hotel and mini-campsite with 22 pitche...

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  • Herberg Sint Petrus/Sint Petrus Inn

    Herberg Sint Petrus/Sint Petrus Inn

    Experience the hospitality and culinary luxury at Herberg Sint Petrus on the Vrijthof square in Hilvarenbeek. Enjoy delicious dishes, fine wines an...

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  • Eetbar de Wagon

    Eetbar de Wagon

    Eetbar de Wagon in the Spoorzone, Tilburg: dine in a train carriage from the previous century and enjoy traditional dishes and Brabant hospitality....

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  • Groot Speijck

    Groot Speijck

    Groot Speijck nature gate is the starting point for an exploratory visit to the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens. Enjoy yourself on the sunny terrace, w...

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  • Den Heijkant

    Den Heijkant Brabant Bicycle Café

    Want to escape the hustle and bustle? Then settle down at Den Heijkant in Moergestel, in the middle of the green outskirts of Oisterwijk.

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  • Boshuis Venkraai

    Boshuis Venkraai

    Boshuis Venkraai is the most atmospheric cycle café in Oisterwijk and the surrounding pasture land.

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Cycling and walking in the Hart van Brabant

The many cycling and walking routes take you through picturesque villages with charming centres such as Oisterwijk, Hilvarenbeek, Goirle, Gilze, the fortified city of Heusden and De Langstraat. You’ll past woods, fens, heaths and meadows, with art studios and galleries, and many lovely outdoor cafes on the way.

Cycling and walking

    • Oisterwijk Leather Route | Made in Brabant

      Oisterwijk Leather Route | Made in Brabant
      ( 1 hour 30 minutes ) 27 km

      Ride along with delivery boy Rien and explore the leather industry in Oisterwijk on this 27-kilometre cycle route.

    • Vincent van Gogh cycle route Tilburg

      Vincent van Gogh cycle route Tilburg
      ( 2 hour 40 minutes ) 48 km

      On 15 September 1866, Vincent van Gogh who was then thirteen years old, was registered in the council records in Tilburg.

    • Cycling loop Tilburg | Brabant Monastery Trail

      Cycling loop Tilburg | Brabant Monastery Trail
      ( 2 hour 25 minutes ) 43 km

      Cycle from Our Lady of Koningshoeven Abbey on a varied loop through the city, villages and countryside.

    • Battle in the Sky cycle route | Liberation Route Brabant

      Battle in the Sky cycle route | Liberation Route Brabant
      ( 2 hour 20 minutes ) 42 km

      Even today, Gilze-Rijen is dominated by flying and by planes.

    • Waalwijk Leather Route | Made in Brabant

      Waalwijk Leather Route | Made in Brabant
      ( 1 hour 40 minutes ) 30 km

      Learn about leather and cycle 30 kilometres through the past and present of the leather and shoe industry in Waalwijk.

    • Cycling stage 8: Berkel-Enschot – Klein-Zundert | Brabant Monastery Trail

      Cycling stage 8: Berkel-Enschot – Klein-Zundert | Brabant Monastery Trail
      ( 3 hour 5 minutes ) 56 km

      Cycle from Koningshoeven Abbey to the Abbey of Our Lady of Refuge in Zundert.

    • Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends

      Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
      ( 1 hour 50 minutes ) 15.5 km

      Discover The Earthly Paradise from Jan van Gorp at Hilvarenbeek.

    • The White Feather Gang

      The White Feather Gang
      ( 2 hour 25 minutes ) 43 km

      The White Feather Gang cycle route is an exciting 43-kilometre route in the De Langstraat region of Brabant. It will take you past places touched b...

    • Cycling route: the western Langstraat

      Cycling route: the western Langstraat
      ( 2 hour 45 minutes ) 49.8 km

      Get 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...

    • Cycling route: the eastern Langstraat

      Cycling route: the eastern Langstraat
      ( 2 hour 30 minutes ) 44.1 km

      Get on a bike and peddle the Fiets & FOOD Route (Cycle & FOOD Route) through the beautiful region of Eastern Langstraat.

    • More Routes in Brabant

On the map

The Hart van Brabant region consists of the municipalities of Alphen-Chaam, Baarle-Nassau, Dongen, Gilze en Rijen, Goirle, Heusden, Hilvarenbeek, Loon op Zand, Oisterwijk, Tilburg and Waalwijk. From Antwerp, the A58 gets you there in just under an hour.  

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