Things to do in

North Brabant

Discover the old-fashioned charm of Bruges on this guided tour from Amsterdam. Ride in a comfortable and air-conditioned coach and See sights like the Minnewater lake, Gruuthuse Palace, and the Grote Markt on a guided tour and have free time to explore the sights on your own.  Depart Amsterdam and journey to Bruges to see the UNESCO World Heritage monuments with an English-speaking guide. Get an introduction to the history of Belgium as you visit attractions such as the "Lake of Love" (Minnewater) and 13th-century Begijnhof. Learn more about the beers of Belgium and admire the brick tower of the Church of Our Lady. Explore the charming area around the Djiver canal, and then stroll the cobbled square of Walplein.  Wander the narrow lanes of the Stoofstraat and discover the Gruuthuse Palace, Burg Square, and Basilica of the Holy Blood. End in the Grote Markt and get 3 hours of free time for lunch or to visit the chocolate and lace shops on your own.

Step aboard Waterbus and travel by water to explore beautiful destinations such as Dordrecht, Rotterdam, UNESCO World Heritage Site Windmill village Kinderdijk and discover the beautiful spots of the Biesbosch. Traveling with Waterbus is easy, fast, and comfortable. Take a seat in one of the indoor seats or stay on the outside deck with your hair in the wind and the sun on your face. The skyline of Rotterdam is beautiful from the water. And the beautiful historic Dordrecht is more than worth a visit. Stroll through the old center or enjoy a drink on a terrace. Of course, you will also visit Kinderdijk. Nothing better than a visit to the windmills over the water. Step into one of the windmills and dive into the history of the Netherlands in general. Discover the most beautiful spots and the many possibilities of the Biesbosch via hiking trips, cycling routes, per boat or with canoes. Take your bike or scooter on board and spend a day exploring and traveling across the water. Line 21 (operates 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM): Erasmusbrug – Capelle a/d Ijssel – Kinderdijk windmill village  Line 20 (operates 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM): Erasmusbrug – Capelle a/d Ijssel – Krimpen a/d Ijssel – Ridderkerk – Alblasserdam – H.I. Ambacht – Papendrecht – Dordrecht 

Arrive quickly and safely at your destination with a Eindhoven Airport Express ride from Eindhoven Airport. Book your transport in advance to forget about the hassle of last-minute travel arrangements. For your convenience, choose out of several drop-off locations in Eindhoven. Hop onto Bus 400 or 401, better known as Eindhoven Airport Express, upon arrival at Eindhoven Airport, for a fast ride in a modern electric bus with plenty of seats and room for luggage. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and charging ports to make your trip more pleasant and look for your stop on the onboard screens. Reach your destination with just a short walk by taking advantage of the multiple available drop-off spots: Bus stops 400: - Eindhoven Airport - Brainport Industries Campus - WoensXL/Ziekenhuis Catharina - Centraal Station Bus stops 401: - Eindhoven Airport - Flight Forum - Cargo Forum - Zandrijk - Meerrijk - Grasrijk - Landforum - P+R Meerhoven - Hurksestraat - Bredalaan - Evoluon - Cederlaan - Strijp S - Glaspoort - Philips Stadion - Piazza - Centraal Station

Be amazed Motion Imagination Experience is an immersive experience that takes the visitor into an imaginary world of images, sound and interaction. This unique combination stimulates your senses and lets you escape reality for a while. Discover, laugh and be amazed. Discover this new experience and be surprised by light shows with compelling music and huge floor projections. Are you ready for a new adventure?

Explore one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands on a sightseeing cruise through the waterways of De Biesbosch National Park near Werkendam. Then, head to Biesbosch Museum Island to learn about the natural and cultural importance of the area. Board a whisper boat and set sail through the narrow creeks and trenches of the reserve. Discover some of the park's most beautiful spots, like the Beneden Petrus trench, and keep an eye out for local wildlife as you travel, including beavers, eagles, and deer. See how the Dutch fought battles against the water, constructing polders in an attempt to tame nature. And discover how flood protection was ultimately achieved through depolderisation, giving areas of wetland back to mother nature. After your cruise, make your way to Biesbosch Museum Island. Explore the past, present, and future of the park as you visit the museum's permanent exhibition. Find out how the freshwater tidal area came to be after the St. Elizabeth flood of 1421. If you're visiting with your little ones, make sure to check out the Biesbosch experience, a scale model of the area including polders, dykes, and streams. This fun and educational exhibit explores the region's hydrological features and importance. Finally, stop at the museum café to refuel with a light snack and a drink, or pop into the museum shop to browse books, souvenirs, and locally made products. 

From Amsterdam you will go to Bruges by bus. During the tour you will have an introduction to the history of Belgium and cities near the route like Utrecht and Breda, both connected with Spanish history. This journey takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.  The city of Bruges was declared a World Heritage City in 2000 and is also known as the Venice of the North. Enjoy a guided tour and visit the most attractive and interesting places of this city. Begin at the Minnewater or Lake of Love. During the tour, see important places of the city such as the Markt Square dominated by the Belfry, the Brug Square and Town Hall, the Church of Our Lady where you can appreciate one of Michelangelo's masterpieces "The Madonna of Bruges," among others. At the end of the guided tour, the guide will indicate a collection point and time to return to the bus, after free time in the city. Have free time to eat, take a walk, or go shopping. Later, you will return to the starting point of this excursion, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam.

Experience the smooth and hassle-free connection that the NS trains offer between Central Eindhoven and Central Amsterdam with NS trains. Say goodbye to expensive taxi fares, which can typically cost around 150 euros, and the inconveniences of buses or private transfers. If you will eventually be heading back to your original destination, you can purchase a round-trip ticket, saving money and time. Board a modern train to leave your worries behind, and arrive on time at your destination. Staying connected with your friends with free WiFi. All trains are wheelchair and bicycle accessible and have a toilet on board. The train is the fastest connection between Eindhoven and Amsterdam. It departs every 10-20 minutes from 5:34 AM to 11:34 PM (it might be different for early and late trips) and the travel time is around 1-hour 15-minutes.

Immerse in nature at the Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek with these entry tickets. Meet animals from 150 species, varying from small mammals to large birds. Admire the expansive plains on foot, opt for adventure in your car, or relax on a boat safari. Put on your hiking boots and explore the vast natural surroundings of the largest wildlife zoo in the Netherlands' Benelux region. Take the walking trail to come face-to-face with lions, hyenas, elephants, penguins, and many more species. Discover Beekse Bergen from the water with a boat safari. Step aboard either the Livingstone or the Stanley safari boat and see ring-tailed lemurs out enjoying the sun, grazing rhinos, and swinging monkeys. Take a car safari in search of more adventure. Spot with lions, giraffes, sable antelopes, and many more wild animals. Set your own pace and admire the expansive savannas and forested areas. Join a park ranger on a bus safari for an educational experience. You can take 2 routes – one goes from the entrance to the Kongo Restaurant past zebras, ostriches, camels, rhinos, and cheetahs, and the other goes to the entrance past giraffes, Père David’s deer, African buffalos, and lions.

Enjoy precious moments with your loved ones on this family outing. With your day admission ticket you’ll step inside a fairytale world full of wondrous tales, delightful dreams and adventures at high speed. Glide through the enchanting world of fairies in the Droomvlucht dark ride. Huddle together during the exciting spectacular Raveleijn park show featuring stunt horse riders and a fire-breathing monster. End your day on a high at Aquanura, the biggest water show in Europe. The little ones will scamper joyfully in the Fairytale Forest and party around the world in Carnaval Festival. They’ll jump and dance along to the live entertainment, have endless fun on the children’s rides and escape from dragons and ghosts on spectacular rollercoasters. There’s the opportunity to set sail on a raging sea aboard the mysterious ghost ship De Vliegende Hollander and to shoot straight down a deep mineshaft at 90 kilometer per hour in the dive coaster Baron 1898. 

Pre-book your entry ticket to the PSV Museum in Eindhoven and immerse yourself in the most coveted prizes from the club’s history. Get a closer look at the Philips Stadium and experience the red and white feeling in an interactive way. Visit the Hall of Fame featuring some of the greatest players, including Jan van Beveren and samba star Romário. Walk through the displays and learn about the club’s historic moments. Take young visitors to the interactive exhibits, including a touch screen projection globe full of special places, a periscope that allows them to take a look inside the stadium, and the Phoxy Stadium where they can play a game of football. Choose to visit one of the two on-site restaurants: Eetcafé De Verlenging, the bar serving food; or Ikigai, a top-class Asian restaurant (at your own expense). The Philips Stadium is the home ground of PSV. This beautiful, modern stadium is located in the center of Eindhoven, in exactly the same place where the sports park was located when the Philips Sport Vereniging was founded in 1913. Known as one of the most beautiful stadiums in the Netherlands, the stadium is not only a football stadium but is also multi-functional with all kinds of congress and party facilities available.