Camping in North Brabant
Why we love camping holidays in North Brabant
With five national parks, no end of sharply-designed museums and galleries, and a scattering of theme parks, North Brabant offers an object lesson in all that’s thrilling about the Netherlands.
Van Gogh was inspired here, and we think you will be too. Take a day to explore cultural and thrilling Eindhoven, get up close (not that close) to the animals at Beekse Bergen or hike through the glorious Biesbosch National Park: this is the Netherlands at its most welcoming.
The essence of North Brabant
Starry, starry nights
This area of Holland was hugely significant to Vincent Van Gogh. Pretty Nuenen, especially, had a big impression on him. Visit his cottage, alongside the beautiful pastor's house. Tilburg, too, is rich in history and culture - the man learned to draw here.
Design heaven
No culture fix would be complete without a visit to the design capital of Holland. Home of the Philips electronics firm, Eindhoven is an old city with vision ahead of its time – from the factory where the first electric light was made, to the futuristic Evoluon museum shaped like a UFO.
Water wonderland
Oosterschelde National Park in Sint-Annaland is the country's largest national park and a World Heritage site. This watery wonderland of mud flats and grassy islands can be explored via wooden boardwalks. See if you can spot seals in its salt waters!
Our favourite things to do in North Brabant
Fun days out
The Safari Park at Beekse Bergen is home to more than 1,000 animals including lions, rhinos, gorillas, hyenas and zebras. Spot them by bus, boat, or during feeding times throughout the day.
Efteling in Kaatsheuvel, Holland's biggest amusement park, offers a magical world of fairy-tale realms with unique rides and experiences. For a more serene experience, beer enthusiasts can visit brewery De Roos, one of the last-surviving village breweries in the country.
Getting active
The Van Gogh Cycling Route in Nuenen features 17 information pillars dotted along a beautiful trail, highlighting sites significant to the legendary Dutch painter who lived there in the 1880s.
Explore the Dunes of Loon and Drunen, known as the 'Brabant Sahara' – 30 square kilometers of shifting sands formed 10,000 years ago. For water lovers, the Biesbosch National Park offers numerous opportunities for hiking, cycling, canoeing or boat tours through its network of rivers and creeks.
Cultural hotspots
Experience Vincent Van Gogh's Holland from his first drawing classes in Tilburg to the landscapes of Nuenen that inspired a complete body of work. Try your hand at drawing in the digital classroom at the Vincentre in Nuenen.
The Philips Museum in Eindhoven pays homage to the world-famous Dutch electronics company, telling its story from the first carbon wire light bulbs to modern lighting systems. While in Tilburg, the Textiel Museum offers insights into the textile industry's past.
Our favourite things to see in North Brabant
Historic sites
Breda's beautifully preserved old buildings include the Great Church with its climbable tower offering superb city views, the picturesque Breda castle, and the Begijnhof old residential court.
In Den Bosch (also known as s-Hertogenbosch), medieval architecture and an ancient canal system provide glimpses into the past. The pastor's house in Nuenen stands as a shrine to Van Gogh lovers, representing his "dark period" of artistry, while the town also witnessed a crucial battle during WWII's Operation Market Garden.
Cities and towns worth seeing
Eindhoven, the vibrant design capital of Holland, is alive with museums, galleries, and craft centers. Don't miss 'The Blob', a futuristic architectural wonder. Den Bosch offers a lively calendar of festivals and family fun, a charming old town center, and a great Design Museum.
Tilburg combines history and culture with modern amenities and extensive parks like Leijpark and Reeshofpark. Breda balances historic charm with contemporary edge, featuring chic shops, boutiques, and a bustling market square.
Natural wonders
De Groote Peel National Park is an internationally renowned wetland area home to one of Western Europe's largest and most varied bird populations, with over 200 bird species.
Biesbosch National Park comprises about 8,000 hectares of small rivers and streams forming a unique freshwater delta; look out for beaver dams throughout the wetlands. The Oosterschelde National Park offers an extraordinary ecosystem where land meets sea, creating diverse habitats for marine and coastal wildlife.
Travelling to North Brabant
Nearest airports
- Amsterdam
- Eindhoven
Nearest train stations
- Tilburg
Nearest ports
- Rotterdam
- Hook of Holland
All parcs in North Brabant
HL055 Vakantiepark de Bergen
HL062 De Flaasbloem
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