In & around Cromvoirt (English version) (under construction) by Margreet
Margreet
In & around Cromvoirt (English version) (under construction) by Margreet
Sights
A visit to Camp Vught National Memorial (2km) is very impressive. Camp Vught was the only SS concentration camp outside of Nazi Germany. Today you will find a memorial center at the former camp site. There are prisoner barracks, three guard towers and the original fences, as well as a reconstruction of cell 115 where a horrifying bunker drama occurred. The execution site was converted to a national monument in 1947, bearing the names of all 329 male resistance fighters who died here.
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Nationales Denkmal Lager Vught
600 LunettenlaanA visit to Camp Vught National Memorial (2km) is very impressive. Camp Vught was the only SS concentration camp outside of Nazi Germany. Today you will find a memorial center at the former camp site. There are prisoner barracks, three guard towers and the original fences, as well as a reconstruction of cell 115 where a horrifying bunker drama occurred. The execution site was converted to a national monument in 1947, bearing the names of all 329 male resistance fighters who died here.
The genie museum (2km) is especially recommended for those interested in the (history of the) Dutch army en its technology. Information in the museum is in Dutch, but can be found in German and English on the website of the museum.
Geniemuseum
102 LunettenlaanThe genie museum (2km) is especially recommended for those interested in the (history of the) Dutch army en its technology. Information in the museum is in Dutch, but can be found in German and English on the website of the museum.
Museum (9km) about prehistoric times and dinosaurs. You can experience the past while walking through the dinosaur forest, and watch live fossil preparation in the laboratories. Its party indoors and partly outdoors, so suitable for any type of weather.
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Das Oertijdmuseum
80 BosschewegMuseum (9km) about prehistoric times and dinosaurs. You can experience the past while walking through the dinosaur forest, and watch live fossil preparation in the laboratories. Its party indoors and partly outdoors, so suitable for any type of weather.
With its picturesque streets, age-old buildings, many studios and galleries, unique shops and top restaurants, the charming fortified town of Heusden (11km) is a great destination for lovers of art, culture, history and good cuisine. There are various windmills in this town too, as well as a playground on the ruins of an old castle.
Vestingstad Oudheusden
4 StadshavenWith its picturesque streets, age-old buildings, many studios and galleries, unique shops and top restaurants, the charming fortified town of Heusden (11km) is a great destination for lovers of art, culture, history and good cuisine. There are various windmills in this town too, as well as a playground on the ruins of an old castle.
This beautiful castle (14km) is one of four official Top monuments in Brabant. It is still decorated in the same way as it was left by the former elite. The castle is surrounded by Heeswijk Estate, which offers beautiful walks.
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Schloss Heeswijk
4 Kanaaldijk-NoordThis beautiful castle (14km) is one of four official Top monuments in Brabant. It is still decorated in the same way as it was left by the former elite. The castle is surrounded by Heeswijk Estate, which offers beautiful walks.
The castle of Ammersoyen (10km) is one of the best kept castles from the Mid Ages in Holland. It is absolutely beautiful and is also great for kids. For instance, there's a armor available that you can put on and of course you can sit down on the old toilets high above the water. Afterwards, you can have a something to drink/eat in the old carriage house, which also has a play corner for kids. Because the castle is on the other side of the river Maas, it will take you about 25 minutes to get there, but I believe it is definitely worth it!
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Schloss Ammersoyen
1 KasteellaanThe castle of Ammersoyen (10km) is one of the best kept castles from the Mid Ages in Holland. It is absolutely beautiful and is also great for kids. For instance, there's a armor available that you can put on and of course you can sit down on the old toilets high above the water. Afterwards, you can have a something to drink/eat in the old carriage house, which also has a play corner for kids. Because the castle is on the other side of the river Maas, it will take you about 25 minutes to get there, but I believe it is definitely worth it!
Day trips
Funpark (2km) with climbing forest near the sand dunes, which offers many activities for kids (of approximately 4 years and older). The climbing forest is challenging for older kids and adults. Admission is all inclusive, but the food is basic (soup, pizza, french fries, etc).
Duinoord
8 DuinoordsewegFunpark (2km) with climbing forest near the sand dunes, which offers many activities for kids (of approximately 4 years and older). The climbing forest is challenging for older kids and adults. Admission is all inclusive, but the food is basic (soup, pizza, french fries, etc).
's-Hertogenbosch (4,5km) is one of the oldest medieval cities in the Netherlands. The maze of narrow medieval streets and alleyways can be explored on foot. Another option is to marvel at the picturesque bridges and perfectly preserved historical buildings from a small boat: admire Den Bosch from its waterways, the Binnendieze. You will gain an entirely different perspective floating beneath the walls of the fortified city. When you visit the capital city of Brabant, make sure that the Den Bosch delicacy is on your menu. Find a table at one of the many outdoor cafes and order a ‘Bossche Bol’ (chocolate ball) with your coffee.
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's-Hertogenbosch
's-Hertogenbosch (4,5km) is one of the oldest medieval cities in the Netherlands. The maze of narrow medieval streets and alleyways can be explored on foot. Another option is to marvel at the picturesque bridges and perfectly preserved historical buildings from a small boat: admire Den Bosch from its waterways, the Binnendieze. You will gain an entirely different perspective floating beneath the walls of the fortified city. When you visit the capital city of Brabant, make sure that the Den Bosch delicacy is on your menu. Find a table at one of the many outdoor cafes and order a ‘Bossche Bol’ (chocolate ball) with your coffee.
The Efteling (13km) is the largest theme park in The Netherlands and enchants both young as old – all year round. It offers exciting rollercoasters, enchanting attractions and spectacular parkshows.
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Efteling
1 EuropalaanThe Efteling (13km) is the largest theme park in The Netherlands and enchants both young as old – all year round. It offers exciting rollercoasters, enchanting attractions and spectacular parkshows.
The Beekse Bergen (17km) is the largest wildlife safari park in the Benelux. You can surround yourself with lions, elephants, hippos and rhinos and imagine yourself on the African savannah. During the unique safari routes – by bus, boat, car or on foot – you become acquainted with the story and habits of more than 150 different kinds of animals. "Speelland Beekse Bergen" is adventure park which offers children all they could desire for a wonderful day of fun with water and playing.
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Safaripark Beekse Bergen
1 Beekse BergenThe Beekse Bergen (17km) is the largest wildlife safari park in the Benelux. You can surround yourself with lions, elephants, hippos and rhinos and imagine yourself on the African savannah. During the unique safari routes – by bus, boat, car or on foot – you become acquainted with the story and habits of more than 150 different kinds of animals. "Speelland Beekse Bergen" is adventure park which offers children all they could desire for a wonderful day of fun with water and playing.
Amsterdam can easily be visited from our guesthouse. A direct train brings you from 's-Hertogenbosch to Amsterdam within one hour.
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam can easily be visited from our guesthouse. A direct train brings you from 's-Hertogenbosch to Amsterdam within one hour.
Walks
Directly from our guesthouse you can already walk a wonderful walk around Cromvoirt (2.5-3.5 km). You walk on the old dikes of the historic village of Cromvoirt and partly between the beautifully landscaped golf course. The walk starts next to the Bernardus golf course, on the Deutersestraat. It is also enjoy possible to enjoy a coffee with Bossche bol or lunch/drink/dinner here at Noble Kitchen. For full instructions on the walk, please contact us.
Cromvoirtsedijk
CromvoirtsedijkDirectly from our guesthouse you can already walk a wonderful walk around Cromvoirt (2.5-3.5 km). You walk on the old dikes of the historic village of Cromvoirt and partly between the beautifully landscaped golf course. The walk starts next to the Bernardus golf course, on the Deutersestraat. It is also enjoy possible to enjoy a coffee with Bossche bol or lunch/drink/dinner here at Noble Kitchen. For full instructions on the walk, please contact us.
A walk around the lake "IJzeren Man" (about 4 km) is a wonderful walk. You can walk there from the guest house (about 1 km) or park in the free parking lot on the Boslaan. Just following the path as short as possible along the water will take you around. Especially at the end of the peninsula is a beautiful picnic/swimming spot; but there are also many nice places further on the route. Before/after your walk you can have a drink/eat at Restaurant Strandhuys (see restaurants section).
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De IJzeren Man
A walk around the lake "IJzeren Man" (about 4 km) is a wonderful walk. You can walk there from the guest house (about 1 km) or park in the free parking lot on the Boslaan. Just following the path as short as possible along the water will take you around. Especially at the end of the peninsula is a beautiful picnic/swimming spot; but there are also many nice places further on the route. Before/after your walk you can have a drink/eat at Restaurant Strandhuys (see restaurants section).
A beautiful walk (5km) around the Moerputten nature reserve. The highlight is the Moerputtenbrug, an old railway bridge across water full of water lilies. The bridge also takes on a beautiful color around sunrise and sunset. The walk is also fun for children. Just before you go on the bridge, you can take a path down to the left for a nice view & photo point. Please note: this walk includes stairs. The starting point is the parking lot on the Deutersestraat, about 300m before Deutersestraat 21 in 's-Hertogenbosch.
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Moerputten-Brücke
DeutersestraatA beautiful walk (5km) around the Moerputten nature reserve. The highlight is the Moerputtenbrug, an old railway bridge across water full of water lilies. The bridge also takes on a beautiful color around sunrise and sunset. The walk is also fun for children. Just before you go on the bridge, you can take a path down to the left for a nice view & photo point. Please note: this walk includes stairs. The starting point is the parking lot on the Deutersestraat, about 300m before Deutersestraat 21 in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Relatively small but very beautiful nature reserve with various fens (Lunetten) and with many hiking trails to walk around freely. In August/September the heather is in beautiful bloom. There is a separate path to the monument on the former execution site of Kamp Vught, an impressive place.
You can park at the free parking lot on the Loonsebaan, opposite Brasserie 155. At this restaurant you can also have a drink/eat before/after your walk (see restaurant section).
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Vughtse Heide
Relatively small but very beautiful nature reserve with various fens (Lunetten) and with many hiking trails to walk around freely. In August/September the heather is in beautiful bloom. There is a separate path to the monument on the former execution site of Kamp Vught, an impressive place.
You can park at the free parking lot on the Loonsebaan, opposite Brasserie 155. At this restaurant you can also have a drink/eat before/after your walk (see restaurant section).
In the National Park "Loonse en Drunense Duinen" are several marked circular walks from various departure points. For an overview, please visit the website of Natuurmonumenten. From our guest house I can advise you to drive (bicycle/car) to "Herberg De Drie Linden" in Giersbergen (6km). You can park here for free and various marked walks through the dunes start here, such as the white route of 4.3 km. At the restaurant you can have a (simple) drink/eat; here is also a play area for children.
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Drunensche Duinen
In the National Park "Loonse en Drunense Duinen" are several marked circular walks from various departure points. For an overview, please visit the website of Natuurmonumenten. From our guest house I can advise you to drive (bicycle/car) to "Herberg De Drie Linden" in Giersbergen (6km). You can park here for free and various marked walks through the dunes start here, such as the white route of 4.3 km. At the restaurant you can have a (simple) drink/eat; here is also a play area for children.
The Kampina is a beautiful nature reserve with forests, heather and many lakes. You can see many animals here, including the cattle, horses and sheep that graze in this area. A nice walk that crosses the entire area is the NS walk (18 km) from the train station in Boxtel to the train station in Oisterwijk, after which you take the train back. If you want to take a shorter walk, you can drive to the visitor center in Oisterwijk (11 km), from where various marked walks start. Here you will also find several dining options. An alternative starting point is the car park at Rhoond (10km), from where you can walk along the lakes and heather fields, which is especially recommended during the heather's blooming period (August/September).
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Kampinase Heide
2 RoondThe Kampina is a beautiful nature reserve with forests, heather and many lakes. You can see many animals here, including the cattle, horses and sheep that graze in this area. A nice walk that crosses the entire area is the NS walk (18 km) from the train station in Boxtel to the train station in Oisterwijk, after which you take the train back. If you want to take a shorter walk, you can drive to the visitor center in Oisterwijk (11 km), from where various marked walks start. Here you will also find several dining options. An alternative starting point is the car park at Rhoond (10km), from where you can walk along the lakes and heather fields, which is especially recommended during the heather's blooming period (August/September).
Bike tours
Cycling through the beautiful dunes and heather fields. Along the way, fresh regional products are also offered in various places, such as asparagus, fruit, cheese, meadow meat and eggs. The route (43km) officially starts at cafe De Rustende Jager, but passes close to Cromvoirt, so you can start close to the guesthouse.
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Drunensche Duinen
Cycling through the beautiful dunes and heather fields. Along the way, fresh regional products are also offered in various places, such as asparagus, fruit, cheese, meadow meat and eggs. The route (43km) officially starts at cafe De Rustende Jager, but passes close to Cromvoirt, so you can start close to the guesthouse.
This cycling route (68km) combines the most beautiful nature reserves in our region as it leads past the Oisterwijkse Bossen and Vennen, the Kampina, the IJzeren Man and the Loonse en Drunense Duinen. The route is easy to cut into shorter parts. The complete route description including nodes can be found on the website of Natuurmonumenten.
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Kampina
This cycling route (68km) combines the most beautiful nature reserves in our region as it leads past the Oisterwijkse Bossen and Vennen, the Kampina, the IJzeren Man and the Loonse en Drunense Duinen. The route is easy to cut into shorter parts. The complete route description including nodes can be found on the website of Natuurmonumenten.
The Van Gogh cycling route 's-Hertogenbosch (30km) goes past the IJzeren Man, through 's-Hertogenbosch and through the beautiful nature reserve Bossche Broek. The cycle route uses nodes of the cycle route network and is also marked separately. The route is part of the large Van Gogh cycle route of 435 km through Brabant, along all the places that inspired Van Gogh.
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Bossche Broek
The Van Gogh cycling route 's-Hertogenbosch (30km) goes past the IJzeren Man, through 's-Hertogenbosch and through the beautiful nature reserve Bossche Broek. The cycle route uses nodes of the cycle route network and is also marked separately. The route is part of the large Van Gogh cycle route of 435 km through Brabant, along all the places that inspired Van Gogh.
Swimming
You can enjoy swimming in the clear water of the IJzeren Man (1.5 km). You can swim from the beach side (paid), where there are also various facilities such as toilets, showers, catering, rental of beach chairs and a large playground. Access to this can be found near the parking lot on the Boslaan. You can also just swim in the lake from the forest side; this is free. Please note that there are hardly any parking spaces close to the unpaid part; cars parked in invalid places may be towed-away.
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De IJzeren Man
You can enjoy swimming in the clear water of the IJzeren Man (1.5 km). You can swim from the beach side (paid), where there are also various facilities such as toilets, showers, catering, rental of beach chairs and a large playground. Access to this can be found near the parking lot on the Boslaan. You can also just swim in the lake from the forest side; this is free. Please note that there are hardly any parking spaces close to the unpaid part; cars parked in invalid places may be towed-away.
Pool and Outdoor Center The Run
14 SportlaanLarge outdoor swimming pool in Drunen, 6.5 km from our guest house.
Other activities
Bernardus Golf
39d DeutersestraatBeautiful 18-hole golf course, right across the road.
The Loonse en Drunense Duinen are a great place for mountain biking. There is a 'green route' of 16 km which is also suitable for beginners and children. The 'black route' of 26 km is for the more experienced mountain biker. Mountain bikes can be rented at for example Herberg De Drie Linden (6km) and De Rustende Jager (6.5km). Please note: an MTB vignette is mandatory (for sale online or from bike rental companies).
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De Loonse en Drunense Duinen
The Loonse en Drunense Duinen are a great place for mountain biking. There is a 'green route' of 16 km which is also suitable for beginners and children. The 'black route' of 26 km is for the more experienced mountain biker. Mountain bikes can be rented at for example Herberg De Drie Linden (6km) and De Rustende Jager (6.5km). Please note: an MTB vignette is mandatory (for sale online or from bike rental companies).
A wonderful way to explore the Loonse en Drunense Duinen is on a horse. Horse Riding school Van Loon in Loon op Zand offers outdoor rides for both beginners and advanced riders.
Natuurpoort van Loon
119 KloosterstraatA wonderful way to explore the Loonse en Drunense Duinen is on a horse. Horse Riding school Van Loon in Loon op Zand offers outdoor rides for both beginners and advanced riders.
Do you like fishing? This is possible at the Drongelens Canal (900m).
Afwateringskanaal 's-Hertogenbosch-Drongelen
Do you like fishing? This is possible at the Drongelens Canal (900m).
At the IJzeren Man, there is a climbing course of more than 2 kilometers; the largest in the Benelux. From the highest point at 12 meters you have a beautiful view. Climbing is possible from 1.35m height and at least 8 years old. In addition, there is a large net park, where everyone (from 3 years and older) can clamber at great heights.
Klimbos IJzeren Man Vught
49 BoslaanAt the IJzeren Man, there is a climbing course of more than 2 kilometers; the largest in the Benelux. From the highest point at 12 meters you have a beautiful view. Climbing is possible from 1.35m height and at least 8 years old. In addition, there is a large net park, where everyone (from 3 years and older) can clamber at great heights.
Restaurants
Restaurant with Michelin star located on the beautifully landscaped Bernardus golf course, right across the road from our guest house.
Noble Kitchen
39b DeutersestraatRestaurant with Michelin star located on the beautifully landscaped Bernardus golf course, right across the road from our guest house.
Fantastic location, located at the beach of the lake De IJzeren Man, 2.4 km from our guest house. For children there is a playground on the beach outside. For breakfast, coffee, lunch, drinks or dinner; with or without children, this is a really nice place.
IJzeren Man Vught
49 BoslaanFantastic location, located at the beach of the lake De IJzeren Man, 2.4 km from our guest house. For children there is a playground on the beach outside. For breakfast, coffee, lunch, drinks or dinner; with or without children, this is a really nice place.
Pancake restaurant near our guest house (1km). Inside is a separate play area for children and outside there is a playground. For those who don't like pancakes, there are a few simple dishes for lunch and dinner.
Pannenkoekenhuis Het Wonderbos
7 LoverensestraatPancake restaurant near our guest house (1km). Inside is a separate play area for children and outside there is a playground. For those who don't like pancakes, there are a few simple dishes for lunch and dinner.
Enjoy delicious dishes at this (more luxurious) restaurant, located in a beautiful, quiet location in Vught (4 km). Recommended for foodies.
't Misverstant
80 KampdijklaanEnjoy delicious dishes at this (more luxurious) restaurant, located in a beautiful, quiet location in Vught (4 km). Recommended for foodies.
Ideally located for something to eat/drink after a nice walk on the Vughtse Hei (3km). The extensive menu varies from pasta and chicken satay to oysters and lobster and has something for everyone, although the prices are a bit higher.
Brasserie 155
155 LoonsebaanIdeally located for something to eat/drink after a nice walk on the Vughtse Hei (3km). The extensive menu varies from pasta and chicken satay to oysters and lobster and has something for everyone, although the prices are a bit higher.
Affordable and cozy cafe with a spacious terrace. Recommended is the “tasting” of small dishes (kind of tapas). Located on the main road in Vught (4km), but you hardly notice it.
Gereghthof
183 HelvoirtsewegAffordable and cozy cafe with a spacious terrace. Recommended is the “tasting” of small dishes (kind of tapas). Located on the main road in Vught (4km), but you hardly notice it.
Delicious high tea or dinner in a beautiful location. Higher price range, but worth it in my opinion! Located 5km from our guest house.
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Kasteel Maurick
3 MaurickDelicious high tea or dinner in a beautiful location. Higher price range, but worth it in my opinion! Located 5km from our guest house.
Nice place if you go out for dinner with children in good weather: while the parents enjoy Italian dishes on the terrace in the sun, the children can play on the grounds of the historic Isabella barracks in Vught (5 km). Inside less suitable for children.
Osteria Ciao Bella
55 OrthenstraatNice place if you go out for dinner with children in good weather: while the parents enjoy Italian dishes on the terrace in the sun, the children can play on the grounds of the historic Isabella barracks in Vught (5 km). Inside less suitable for children.