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Hoeven is known to many from the swimming paradise Bosbad Hoeven but also the annual four-day bike ride, former seminary Bovendonk and and the local brewery are a reason to visit Hoeven. In short, there is more than enough to do in Hoeven!
Hoeven is known to many from the swimming paradise Bosbad Hoeven but also the annual four-day bike ride, former seminary Bovendonk and and the local brewery are a reason to visit Hoeven. In short, there is more than enough to do in Hoeven!
Hoeven is one of the 5 cores of the municipality of Halderberge. Hoeven is best known for "Bosbad Hoeven" nowadays Splesj!. This water play paradise for young and old is located in the Pagnevaartbos between Hoeven, Bosschenhoofd and Oudenbosch. Every year, the well-known Hoeven four-day bike event is organised, attracting many visitors. Hoeven is therefore an ideal place to start cycling in West Brabant. Several restaurants with an excellent menu can be found in Hoeven and the Van Gogh cycle route also runs through Hoeven with a listening post in the centre.
There is first mention of Hoeven in 1282 when the Lord of Breda sold land to the Bishop of Antwerp. This territory extends over a large area between Bergen op Zoom and Breda and at that time consists mainly of marshlands. In Hoeven, a country house was built for the Bishop. From this place, the territory is cultivated and made usable for agriculture and cattle breeding. The country house grows into a priestly college for the diocese of Breda and remains so in modified form to this day. The same premises now house a restaurant and hotel.
Hoeven is a perfect base for sports enthusiasts who love bikes and hiking keep. The village is right on the border of sand and clay, so you will find polders and rivers to the north and heaths and forests to the south. This is what makes this region so varied. There is also plenty to see and experience for culture lovers. Grand Seminary Bovendonk is a national monument worth visiting. With a walk through the Pagnevaart forest go back to the time of peat shipping and walk along the paths where Vincent van Gogh also walked during his night walk to Zundert.
Besides hiking and cycling, you can also swim in the Pagnevaart forest, namely at water playground Splesj!. Did you know it is the largest water park in the Benelux! Perfect for young and old alike!
Inspired and want to stay in Hoeven for more than one day? A midweek, week or weekend, for example? Several B&Bs, hotels and campsites can be found in and around Hoeven. Spend the night in a monastery, a campsite in the middle of the woods or with a panoramic view of the polder. Several accommodations also offer great packages. View all accommodation options.
There are several highlights and museums to visit in Oudenbosch. But Halderberge has much more to offer during your visit to West Brabant. At the Tourist Information Point in Oudenbosch you will find all the information you need for your visit to Halderberge or West Brabant. Our hostesses and gentlemen will be happy to help!