The Living In Program is part of the Municipality of Eindhoven/ Holland Expat Center South. We help internationals to settle in and to feel more at home in the Eindhoven region. We work together with all kind of organizations in the region. This time I would like to give information about Nature and Recreation areas in the Eindhoven region! 

The countryside in the Eindhoven region is surprisingly green, and is a lovely area for those who like to bike, walk, or simply drink a beer on a picturesque terrace on a small Brabant village market square. There are various nature and recreation areas in the vicinity of Eindhoven to go out and about. Have fun as I do with my photo camera in these areas! 

Genneper Parken  

The Genneper Parken area is located in the south of Eindhoven along the rivers Dommel and Tongelreep, the latter of which in particular has managed to retain its natural character and meanders strongly. This stream valley area is part of the ecological main structure of the Netherlands. Various shorter walking routes have been plotted here and you can also walk along the Tongelreep to Aalst and further. 

Groote Heide  

Almost fifteen thousand (!) acres of gorgeous nature. Stretching from the green southern side of Eindhoven, past the Belgium-Dutch border and towards Hamont-Achel and Neerpelt. De Groote Heide is a diverse and varied area of natural beauty of exceptional importance on both sides of the Belgium-Dutch border. Due to its unique biodiversity, De Groote Heide ranks among the top 10 of nature reserves in Europe.  More info

Strabrechtse Heide 

The Strabrechtse Heide is approximately 1500 ha and is located in municipalities of Heeze-Leende, Someren and Geldrop-Mierlo. At first glance you think you see an immense plain of bush and heather, but nothing could be further from the truth. Around the fens - the Beuven is the largest fen in the Netherlands - special plants such as water spoon and carnivorous sundew grow.  

Visitors have access to most of the heath. The sandy paths are situated in such a way that animals and plants can lead an undisturbed existence. Due to the vulnerability of the area, only quiet forms of recreation are allowed. Also always nice to see how the shepherd and his inseparable sheepdog together tend the herd. More info 

De Peel  

De Peel is a largely excavated moor area on the border of the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg. It is a varied landscape with impenetrable peat swamps, open heathlands, vast plains, various lakes and fens, groves and sandy ridges. Countless special plants grow in this paradise for nature lovers and hikers and there is a rich bird area.  

The enormous diversity attracts over a hundred species of breeding and migratory birds, making De Peel one of the richest bird areas in Western Europe. Discover this beautiful nature reserve, surrounded by authentic Brabant municipalities such as Asten, Deurne, GemertBakel, Helmond and Laarbeek. More info 

The Living In Program is part of the Municipality of Eindhoven/ Holland Expat Center South. We help internationals to settle in and to feel more at home in the Eindhoven region. We work together with all kind of organizations in the region. For more information about the Living In Program, contact Josine Frankhuizen (Holland Expat Center South).