A standout in Oudenbosch's historic centre

The French era-from the end of the 18th century-is an important moment for equality between religions in the Netherlands. Catholics are given - step by step - more space to live their faith and let church life flourish and they get their old churches back. In the predominantly Catholic south King Louis Napoleon ensured a balance between Catholic and Reformed; he ensures that Reformed church buildings. They were therefore called Louis' churches or Napoleon's churches. Often these are small buildings, because the faith communities in the south were not large were. In Oudenbosch, the small church building was already enlarged. If you look closely above the windows you can still see.

Enjoy a short but beautiful walk with the Ommetje Bosschenhoofd. Perfect for a relaxing trip through nature

Cycle or walk past historic villages and discover the charm of Oudenbosch and Hoeven with this varied route

Cycle through Halderberge's charming villages! This route takes you past history, nature and local conviviality

Look around carefully and you will see more than just a cemetery. Here - on the highest spot in Oudenbosch - once stood the church of St Agatha. This medieval church was demolished in 1882. demolished. Demolishing such an ancient monument would be unthinkable. But at the time, people simply thought it was too old, and especially too small for the large parish. Monument conservation hardly existed yet and the grand plans for the Oudenbosch's new parish church attracted more interest. There did come a small chapel St. Agatha made from the stones of the church. Moreover, the name lives lives on in the name of the Basilica Saint Agatha and Barbara.

Cycling route Franciscus Route Sprundel The Franciscus Route is an initiative of Beleef Sprundel. The Franciscus Route takes you along the five cores of the municipality of Sprundel and the religious heritage of the villages. The brochure can be viewed digitally or collected at Beleef Sprundel or the Oudenbosch Tourist Information Point. En route The Franciscus route does not follow the junction route and is [...]

As a religious centre, Oudenbosch was well known in Netherlands. As teachers, the friars of Saint Louis laid the basis for what in pedagogy is called 'vivid education'. That meant: not just offering theory textbooks, but letting pupils stand eye to eye with objects from all over the world. That was a progressive form of education.

Travelling at the beginning of the nineteenth century was still a arduous undertaking. Time-consuming, full of risks and difficulties. Until the railways came along. Oudenbosch got an early a train connection and a station (1854). It is, apart from one, the oldest railway station in the Netherlands. It is therefore very strategic between Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Oud-Gastels Ommetje walking route - 3.3 kilometres The special core of Oud-Gastel can be perfectly discovered on foot. With two museums, a beautiful church and the village forest on the edge of the core, you can get a breath of fresh air. At the historic market, it seems as if time has stood still. During your walk, step inside the [...]

Opposite the Arboretum, is the cemetery of the Brothers of Saint Louis. The first friars were still buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery, but soon soon they wanted their own cemetery.

A walking route connecting the whole of Halderberge, we didn't have one yet. So locals, and also hiking fanatics Arno and Richard, designed several routes to combine with each other. The 10 routes can each be walked separately, but do you connect them? Then you have 80 km later with all 5 Halderberg villages [...]

For cycling enthusiasts This route shows you all the beautiful spots in Halderberge in one day. From the beautiful heritage in Oudenbosch and the rivers to the forests and museums scattered throughout the area. En route The cycle route can be ridden in one day or split into two parts. Along the way, several [...]

Oudenbosch owes its origins to peat cutting. The peat traders here transferred their production from peat barges onto larger ships. These brought it further away. The modest peat harbour, constructed in 1300 by the Cistercians of Bernardus Abbey, suddenly became much more important in the Middle Ages, it suddenly became much more important.

Experience the outdoors with this scenic cycle route past Hoeven and Bosschenhoofd, full of nature and historical highlights

In 1858, the Catholic world experienced a miracle. In a grotto in Lourdes, Mary appeared to a young girl. This miracle caused a huge flow of pilgrims to Lourdes.

During this walk, you will enjoy the soothing views of the water and landscape. The route is ideal for a relaxing afternoon stroll. Perfect for nature lovers and culture vultures!

Cycling past local shops and farmers with the ZLTO Cycle Route How are strawberries grown? How do cows live? How do you grow the tastiest tomatoes? Get on your bike in Halderberge and find out for yourself! The cycle route takes you past 16 agricultural farms from the polders in the Hoevense Beemden to the sandy soils around the Pagnevaart forest. A spacious [...]

For cycling enthusiasts A compact route, plenty to see and yet not a whole day on the road. This route will keep you entertained! The route has a bit of everything. Winding dykes with views. Heritage sites in both Oudenbosch and Oud Gastel and, not unimportantly, great places to take a break. Along the way A route with a bit of everything. You pass several [...]

A Latin college was founded at the Market Square around 1830. In 1839, the college was taken over by the vicariate Breda (mission area to which the status of a diocese). It became a minor seminary, which is the preliminary training for the actual priesthood. The neoclassical building on the Markt became the house of the professors. In 1878, the Jesuit Fathers moved into the college and extended it with an imposing garden wing designed by architect Nico Molenaar. This architect was a pupil of Pierre Cuypers and everywhere in Tivoli, as this building is now called, you can see Nico Molenaar's great influence. Ornate brickwork, turrets, hoods and wrought ironwork. Both plenty of that can still be seen inside and outside.

For cycling enthusiasts This cycle route can of course be ridden all year round but is extra fun during the asparagus season from mid-April to mid-June! This is because the route goes to asparagus farm de Santspuy. Here, there are plenty of excursions and tastings you can book. En route The route goes around Etten-Leur with a stop at [...] halfway through.

In Oudenbosch, there is something for every visitor - young and old - to experience. War and the clash of arms, the space and peace of a green monastery garden, a church visit, a sampling of two centuries of architecture. Discover it during the walk along the 9 wonders of Oudenbosch. There are few villages in the Netherlands with so many [...]

The enterprising Willem Hellemons and father Vincent (J. Huijbrechts) founded Institute Saint Louis in 1840. With the aim: education and formation of the male youth.

A walking route connecting the whole of Halderberge, we didn't have one yet. So locals, and also hiking fanatics Arno and Richard, designed several routes to combine with each other. The 10 routes can each be walked separately, but do you connect them? Then you have 80 km later with all 5 Halderberg villages [...]

The Gastels Laag is a special piece of nature just outside Oudenbosch. The boot path is a short but beautiful walk, especially in spring. It is not called a boot path for nothing. There is no paved route so you will walk through mud here and there. The route consists of yellow posts marking the route. [...]

Life in schools and boarding schools was more than work and studying. Ample space was also made for being outdoors, sports and relaxation in parks and gardens. This created a wealth of greenery many places in Oudenbosch a wealth of greenery. And sometimes of course, that greenery could in turn help in teaching about living nature. Greenery was also plentiful around Saint Louis.

Even at war for the popes' territory in Italy, Oudenbosch came to the rescue. Once again, parish priest Hellemons stood up for Rome. He called on Catholic men as soldiers to defend the Papal state against the Italian nationalists of Garibaldi. They came from all over Holland via Oudenbosch to march for battle. Together they formed they formed the army of Papal Zouaves. The name Zouaves refers to a tribe from Algeria that the French Zouaves and wore a uniform that was adopted by the Papal Zouaves adopted.

Walking route through the polders A walking route through the Brabant countryside north of Oudenbosch. A walk through the polders, vast meadows and countryside. The walking route starts from the Basilica in Oudenbosch.

In the cemetery of St. Anna you can see a beautiful reflection of life in a congregation (monastic community). All sisters rest under equal grave crosses.

In Jesuit Square stands the carnival monument of 'ut Puitenol'. That is the name of Oudenbosch with carnival. Puit is a West Brabant word for frog. It was placed at the 44th anniversary of the Oudenbosch Carnival Foundation in 1995. With it, a deeply cherished wish fulfilled.

Education and vocational training was mainly a matter for boys in the nineteenth century. Until the year 1837. When Willem Hellemons asked the Franciscanesses, a congregation (monastic community) from Roosendaal, to also to come to Oudenbosch. The idea was to build a school for girls and a home for poor children. establishment. The sisters were asked to take on this care this care. Five sisters came to establish a convent. A convent under the protection of St. Anna, the mother of Mary, and traditionally a symbol of loving family care. A sandstone statue of St. Anna still still above the entrance gate.

Discover the beautiful Mark and Dintel on this cycle route. Enjoy nature, water and historical sites

The architectural style of the famous architect Pierre Cuypers can also be admired in nearby Hoeven. Indeed, there you can see the Seminary Bovendonk. Now a beautiful hotel and conference venue. Discover the Sint-Laurentiuskerk in Oud Gastel, a special church that stands out among the other West Brabant churches for its rich decoration. Old times come to [...]

For cycling enthusiasts A compact route, plenty to see and yet not a whole day on the road. This route will keep you entertained! The route has a bit of everything. Winding dykes with views. Heritage sites in both Oudenbosch and Oud Gastel and, not unimportantly, great places to take a break. Along the way A route with a bit of everything. You pass several [...]

Cycle through West Brabant and discover the historic fortified town of Willemstad with this beautiful 64 km route

It cannot be missed, the immense basilica. Its dome resembles that of the famous St Peter's. The front is inspired by the façade of St John of Lateran, another famous church in Rome. If you look at the Basilica of Oudenbosch then you are looking at Rome. This one here is as much as 16 times smaller than the world-famous St Peter's. Looking eyes at Rome, so did the founders of this church. by the way. The Rome of the popes was the source of inspiration for Oudenbossche parish priest Willem Hellemons. The famous Pierre Cuypers was commissioned for the design of the basilica.

Looking for the stories in Oudenbosch If you look really hard, you will find them! Even some small ones without a cube, right in the facade, on a tree or between the joints of one of Oudenbosch's old buildings. Find them and they will tell you a story about the place where you are standing, the [...]

Relive the liberation of the Netherlands with the Repatriation Route Oudenbosch. In the year 1945, the Netherlands was officially liberated from the German occupiers. A relief for Dutch people at home, but for many a long journey back from labour camps and concentration camps began. Oudenbosch was one of the National Reception Centres to which some of the 300,000 Dutch [...]

Hoevens Ommetje walking route - 7.8 kilometres Hoeven stood at the base of the reclamation of West Brabant, from Klooster Bovendonk. An outpost of the monks of Bernardus Abbey in Hemiksem. Discover this special village with the diversions.

Explore Halderberge by bike! This 45 km route will lead you past historic villages, nature and beautiful sights

Cycling through forests and polders From Oudenbosch, you ride south in a straight line. The route goes through several forest areas and past old moors where new nature has been created in recent years. The Pannenhoef is the turning point in this route and one of the most beautiful peat areas in the region. Along the way The [...]

On the site of Jan Gielenplein stood the old vicarage of Oudenbosch until about 1965. This presbytery was built in the early 17th century. In 1963, there were redevelopment plans for the centre. This included building a new presbytery on the east side of the basilica. On the site of the old presbytery came a town hall. This was demolished in 1995 after which the space was converted into a square.

Walking route Cultural walk - 3 kilometres Do you visit the centre of Oudenbosch and want to learn more about the special history of this special village? Then the cultural walk is for you! A walk inside and outside the village centre of Oudenbosch where the stories of the mansions, farms and also the railway station are told [...]

Cycle route round Rucphense Bossen - 46 kilometres Halderberge lies on the border of sand and clay. You can clearly see this in the landscape. To the north of Halderberge are the polders with clay soils, slightly to the south of Halderberge the sandy soils with rich and old forests. This route goes via Zegge to the forests near Sprundel, [...]

In the cemetery of St. Anna you can see a beautiful reflection of life in a congregation (monastic community). All sisters rest under equal grave crosses.

  What to expect? Participating catering/stopping places along the route Start locations and pick up directions Start can be made between 10.00 and 12.00 (a little later is also allowed, but keep in mind that you will be on the road for a while). Between 15.00 and 15.15, a Flypast of a number of aircraft will take place over Oudenbosch, Oud Gastel, Stampersgat, [...]