Things to do in Tilburg

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. 

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.

Pre-book your ticket to Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch or Kamp Vught and visit the memorial centre that gives an in-depth insight into the origins of Camp Vught and the lives of the people imprisoned there. Take some time at the permanent exhibition "Camp Vught: Seven Seasons and 32,000 Stories". Gain an insight into the history of Camp Vught based on many personal stories and objects. Hear stories about people from 35 different nationalities, who each experienced WWII in their own unique way. Make your way outside to the outdoor area which includes a model of the former campsite, a reconstructed barrack, several watch towers, the original crematorium, and a memorial to the children’s transports of June 1943. Visit Barrack 1B, which is the last remaining original barrack from Camp Vught. Discover the exhibition ‘If Walls Could Speak’ which covers 4 periods: the concentration camp (1943-1944), the use of the site as a place of residence for German civilian evacuees, Dutch people suspected of collaboration, and Moluccan KNIL soldiers and their families. Make your way to the former execution site of Camp Vught is within walking distance of the museum, hidden in the woods. Pause at the monument which marks the actual site where 329 men were executed. Along the access road to the museum, following the line of the camp's former railway, are two restored freight wagons. These wagons, a worldwide symbol of persecution and deportation during the Second World War. On May 4th, National Memorial Day, the museum offers free entrance for all.

At Speelland Beekse Bergen, children will experience a day of spectacular fun and exciting water shenanigans! While the children entertain themselves in the various attractions, you can sit back and enjoy the sandy beach. We’ve got enjoyment for the whole family! There is so much to play with at Speelland, like waterslides, trampolines, minicars and even an adventure island! There is almost too much to choose from. And while the children are enjoying the many attractions at Speelland, you as a parent can just sit back and relax on the sandy beaches and the beach bar with all kinds of delicious refreshments.

Experience the smooth and hassle-free connection that the NS offer between Beekse Bergen and Amsterdam Central Station on NS trains and Arriva buses with connection stop at Bushalte Centraal Station, Tilburg. Say goodbye to expensive taxi fares, which can typically cost around 50 euros, and the inconveniences of buses or private transfers. 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 our trains are wheelchairs and bicycles accessible and have a toilet on board. Discover the natural wonders of Beekse Bergen effortlessly with our exclusive transport service designed to enhance your safari experience. Nestled in the heart of breathtaking landscapes, Beekse Bergen offers a unique blend of wildlife, adventure, and relaxation.