Sightseeing tips
Nature
One of my favorite spots to calm down and get in touch with nature. It’s very close to den Bosch, doable by bike or even public transport. You can walk over an old railway bridge which is out of order. The bridge is surrounded by a little lake containing countless lilies. Watch out, during dawn it’s crowded by mosquitos and other visiting bugs.
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De Moerputten
One of my favorite spots to calm down and get in touch with nature. It’s very close to den Bosch, doable by bike or even public transport. You can walk over an old railway bridge which is out of order. The bridge is surrounded by a little lake containing countless lilies. Watch out, during dawn it’s crowded by mosquitos and other visiting bugs.
Also called the “Brabantse Sahara”: Artificial dunes created in the middle ages by excavating peat. Since 2002 it’s national park. Definitely rent a bike and cycle around for a day, typical Dutch.
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De Loonse en Drunense Duinen
Also called the “Brabantse Sahara”: Artificial dunes created in the middle ages by excavating peat. Since 2002 it’s national park. Definitely rent a bike and cycle around for a day, typical Dutch.
It’s best to get there by car. It’s a lake where many locals gather during the hot summer days. You can pay for entrance, with all the supplied luxuries or app me for the locations where you can chill for free.
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De IJzeren Man
It’s best to get there by car. It’s a lake where many locals gather during the hot summer days. You can pay for entrance, with all the supplied luxuries or app me for the locations where you can chill for free.
Amusement park
In my opinion the best amusement park in the world. Started in 1933 as a playground is now the most popular amusement park in the Netherlands. It’s mesmerizing and great for small and big kids (read: adults). Tip for small kids: Visit the fairytales forest, you’ll find all the fairytales there including snow white, cinderella, pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel and many more. On the way out watch the “Aquanura” show when it’s getting dark. Even in the winter is an exquisite sight.
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Efteling
1 EuropalaanIn my opinion the best amusement park in the world. Started in 1933 as a playground is now the most popular amusement park in the Netherlands. It’s mesmerizing and great for small and big kids (read: adults). Tip for small kids: Visit the fairytales forest, you’ll find all the fairytales there including snow white, cinderella, pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel and many more. On the way out watch the “Aquanura” show when it’s getting dark. Even in the winter is an exquisite sight.
Swimming
It’s best to get there by car. It’s a lake where many locals gather during the hot summer days. You can pay for entrance, with all the supplied luxuries or app me for the locations where you can chill for free.
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De IJzeren Man
It’s best to get there by car. It’s a lake where many locals gather during the hot summer days. You can pay for entrance, with all the supplied luxuries or app me for the locations where you can chill for free.
Culture
A remnant and remembrance of the 2nd world war. The former concentration camp now functions as a museum. For more info, visit: https://www.nmkampvught.nl/english/
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Nationaal Monument Kamp Vught
600 LunettenlaanA remnant and remembrance of the 2nd world war. The former concentration camp now functions as a museum. For more info, visit: https://www.nmkampvught.nl/english/
Food & drinks
Best place to get a drink in the summer afternoon on Fridays and during the weekends.
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Uilenburg
UilenburgBest place to get a drink in the summer afternoon on Fridays and during the weekends.
There are countless places to eat. Go to the Frietzaak for the best Dutch fries and definitely try a “kroket” or a “frikandel”.
De Frietzaak
30 Hooge SteenwegThere are countless places to eat. Go to the Frietzaak for the best Dutch fries and definitely try a “kroket” or a “frikandel”.
10. Local treats are “Bossche Bol” which you can get at any street corner, although the real Bosch people will say the only real Bossche Bol is the one from “Jan de Groot pastry” located near the central station. Another treat is the so called “worstenbroodje”, literally translated: “Sausagesandwich”. It doesn’t come close to a sandwich, but when heated up they’re delicious. Go get one at the market on Saturday.
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Banketbakkerij Jan de Groot
24 Stationsweg10. Local treats are “Bossche Bol” which you can get at any street corner, although the real Bosch people will say the only real Bossche Bol is the one from “Jan de Groot pastry” located near the central station. Another treat is the so called “worstenbroodje”, literally translated: “Sausagesandwich”. It doesn’t come close to a sandwich, but when heated up they’re delicious. Go get one at the market on Saturday.
My sister in law has a brewery in the centre where she brews her own famous beer. She came several times on the national radio and brews only locally inspired beers. She open during the weekend. Go visit her at Uilenburg 1.
Brouwerij Boegbeeld
1 UilenburgMy sister in law has a brewery in the centre where she brews her own famous beer. She came several times on the national radio and brews only locally inspired beers. She open during the weekend. Go visit her at Uilenburg 1.
Bezienswaardigheden
This little fortified village has an amazing look. You can get there by car, public transport or even by boat from Den Bosch.
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Heusden
This little fortified village has an amazing look. You can get there by car, public transport or even by boat from Den Bosch.
On Saturday’s in the center, super busy. Go there for Dutch flowers, cheese and more.
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Markt
MarktOn Saturday’s in the center, super busy. Go there for Dutch flowers, cheese and more.
Nightlife
Nightlife isn’t the best in Den Bosch. Better go to Tilburg or Eindhoven. But if you go in Den Bosch it’s the best to pick a nice terrace and drink there till 23:00. Then I advise the following spots: Karrenstraat, Korte putstraat or “Plein ‘79”.
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Korte Putstraat
Korte PutstraatNightlife isn’t the best in Den Bosch. Better go to Tilburg or Eindhoven. But if you go in Den Bosch it’s the best to pick a nice terrace and drink there till 23:00. Then I advise the following spots: Karrenstraat, Korte putstraat or “Plein ‘79”.