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CONTENTS
E S S E N T I A L C I TY G U I D E S
Contents
Foreword
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Arriving in Tilburg
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The Basics
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History
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Where to stay
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Beds for backpackers and business executives
Restaurants
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The Dutch have much more than cheese to offer
Cafs E27
Classic cafs, bakeries and high tea
Nightlife E28
Bars, pubs, clubs and cafs
Sightseeing
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Getting around
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Directory
Shopping
Lifestyle & Sports
Football: Willem II
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FOREWORD
Since its conception, Netherlands In Your Pocket has
expanded to five cities, each with its own full-sized guide.
s-Hertogenbosch was first, followed soon after by Utrecht,
while Amsterdam, Tilburg and Sittard-Geleen made
their debut in 2011. Although some of these cities may
seem like surprising choices to some readers, its In Your
Pockets aim to be your personal guide to Hollands undiscovered gems. This year our conquest continues within
the country with new guides to Groningen and Bommelerwaard and far beyond the borders of the Netherlands in
the former Dutch colonies of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaao,
otherwise known as the ABC islands.
By the time you read these words, in spring or
summer, the city of Tilburg will be in full blossom. Indeed,
the city is alive and you can sense it on every corner and
on every square and the thousands of local and international students that call this university town home only
enhance this feeling by making Tilburgs city centre roar
with life. Any visitor will find a lively dining scene, wild nightlife and a vibrant calendar of cultural events from concerts
to art exhibitions, not to mention a hip air of freedom and
vitality.
In this fifth edition of Tilburg In Your Pocket we offer a
varied and colourful range of independent reviews written
by our own researchers. Once again, theyve worked overtime to visit every single restaurant, bar, hotel, theatre,
museum and pub to bring you unbiased information. Have
a great summer with Tilburg In Your Pocket!
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Cover story
If you enjoy enormous fairs, you cant
afford to miss the Tilburgse Kermis,
shown on the cover of this issue. The
entire city centre will be closed to make
way for a 4.5km-long stretch of over
230 fairground attractions. Each year,
more than a million people visit this
colorful event. The Tilburg Fair will be
held from July 19 until July 28.
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ARRIVING IN TILBURG
These days any city in the Netherlands is relatively easy
to reach and that includes Tilburg. The central station
borders the city centre, while the smaller train stations
give access to the suburbs. From the two airports (Schiphol and Eindhoven) it takes an hour and a half or an hour
respectively to reach Tilburg by train. The public transport
system is fairly clear and well organised, however, many
people prefer to walk to the city centre. Changing money
is possible at the airports, but also at the central train
station in Tilburg.
By bus
Since travel by train is very efficient in the Netherlands, there
are no international bus connections in Tilburg. Veolia is a
company that provides bus service in and around the city.
When you exit the central train station, the bus station is to
your right. To find out everything you need to know about
routes and times, www.journeyplanner.9292.nl is the best
place to look.
By car
Tilburg can be easily reached via motorway A58 or other
provincial roads. In and around the city centre there are seven
indoor car parks; along the roads into the centre electronic
signs will show you the right direction and free spaces available. You pay when you exit the car park again. For drivers
with physical limitations there are disabled parking spaces
available at the indoor car parks at Koningsplein, Tivoli and
Pieter Vreedeplein. On many streets in the city centre, and
at the outdoor car parks, youll find ticket machines. Pay in
advance and place the ticket on the dashboard in a visible
place. The indoor parking options are cheaper.
By plane
If you arrive at either Schiphol or Eindhoven airport Tilburg
is only an hour away by public transport. A single trip from
Schiphol by train costs about 15, and from Eindhoven
Airport the bus followed by the train will cost you about 10.
Both routes will take just over an hour of travelling and youll
arrive at the Tilburg Central Station. Check www.9292ov.nl
for more information on schedules and prices.
The bus and train journey from Eindhoven Airport to
Tilburg costs about 9.00. A single train ticket from Schiphol
costs 17.00 and the journey takes about an hour and a half.
Be aware that when you travel from Schiphol to Tilburg, you
will have to change onto the train to Venlo in Rotterdam,
within 10 minutes of your arrival. From the central station
in Eindhoven you take the train that is headed for Den Haag
(The Hague). You can find more information on journeyplanner.9292.nl.
Tourist information
VVV Tilburg B-3, Nieuwlandstraat 34, tel. (+31)
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By train
Tilburg can be easily reached via its three train stations. The
central train station borders the city centre and the bus station. From the central station you can reach any corner of the
Netherlands, but if you want to get to Amsterdam, youll need
to change trains in s-Hertogenbosch. One kilometer from
the central station is the smaller Tilburg Universiteit station
where hundreds of students get off to quench their thirst for
knowledge. A two-minute walk is all they need to reach the
university from the train station. Finally, at the edge of the
city youll find the Tilburg Reeshof station that connects the
newest part of the city to the rest of the country.
To travel by train, youll need a ticket. If you travel without
a ticket youll be fined 35. You can purchase tickets at the
yellow machines that adorn all train stations or at the NS
Service desk on the right hand side of the central station in
Tilburg. When you buy a ticket at the service desk, you pay
50 cents extra in service charges. For more information in
English visit www.ns.nl.
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BASICS
Read on and find out why the Dutch allow people to smoke
joints, but not to operate a bicycle while intoxicated. Plenty of
other funny facts about the Netherlands are available here.
Alcohol
Tilburg has many cafs and restaurants so youre never far
from a glass of wine or a pint of beer. Heineken, Grolsch and
the Belgian Jupiler are the three most popular beers on offer
at most places in the inner city. Other tasty brews include
Brand, Bavaria, Hertog Jan and Amstel. Beer is served everywhere, but you must be able to prove that youre at least 16
years old (to drink beer or wine) or 18 for spirits. If you look
too young youll be carded, so always bring identification. This
holds true for supermarkets and off-licences, too. If youre
a little too tipsy youll probably be asked (firmly, yet kindly)
to leave the premises and if you dont cooperate you could
end up spending a night sobering up in a police drunk tank,
most likely followed by a decent hangover
Language
Dutch is an Indo-European Germanic language that is mostly
spoken in the Netherlands, Flanders and Suriname (South
America). It is closely connected to the Low German dialects
which by now have largely been flooded by official German.
These dialects managed to keep a number of proto-Germanic characteristics, and for this reason, Dutch as a language
is a living fossil. It represents a group of important dialects
that were spoken by the founders of the Frankish Empire
and the Saxons. The latter group were the founders of the
English language as it is spoken today, hence Anglo-Saxons.
Afrikaans, as it is spoken in South Africa, is descended from
the 17th-century version of modern Dutch. Most Dutch have
a more than fairly healthy command of the English language.
Many will also be adept at other European languages with
German being the most commonly spoken. Mastering the
Dutch language can be a terrifying ordeal, but learning a few
key phrases will make things easier.
Local time
From 28 March to 31 October, the Netherlands is in the
Central European Summer Time Zone, or GMT+2. The rest
of the year the clock ticks according to the Central European
Time Zone, or GMT+1.
National holidays
January 1 New Years Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)
March 29, 2013 Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday (Pasen)
April 1, 2013 Easter Monday (Pasen)
April 30 Queens Day (Koninginnedag)
May 1 Labour Day (Dag van de Arbeid)
May 4 Remembrance of the Dead
(Nationale Herdenking)
May 5 Liberation Day (Dag van de Vrijheid)
May 9 Mothers Day (Moederdag)
May 13 Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag)
May 23 - 24 Whitsun (Pinksteren)
June 20 Fathers Day (Vaderdag)
June 26 Veterans Day (Veteranendag)
September 21 Budget Day (Prinsjesdag)
December 5 St. Nicolas (Sinterklaas)
December 25 - 26 Christmas (Kerstmis)
December 31 New Years Eve (Oudejaarsdag)
Money
Since 2002, a large part of the European Union has adopted
the euro as its local currency and the Netherlands is no
exception. One euro contains 100 eurocents. There are
coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 eurocents, and also of 1 and
2 euro. Banknotes are available with the following values:
5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. Although a collection of
200 and 500 bills in your wallet might make you feel like
Bill Gates or some Russian tycoon bear in mind that theyre
almost never accepted in shops or restaurants. All Dutch
banks accept Visa and MasterCard at their cash dispensers. At the train station you can find a GWK Travelex shop
(open 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00).
Many restaurants, hotels, and shops accept Visa and
MasterCard, but to avoid disappointment, be sure to carry
some cash with you.
Phone numbers
All In Your Pocket guides in its European publishing empire
list country codes before all telephone numbers. The Dutch
country code is (+31), but of course, you only have to use
this if youre dialling from abroad. If youre already in the
Netherlands and want to call one of the numbers in this guide,
just ignore the (+31) prefix and dial the ten-digit number.
Roads
For a country as small as the Netherlands, there are a
ridiculously high number of asphalt roads and motorways.
The majority of Dutch drivers never break the speed limit,
and considering the severity of traffic fines, this seems wise
enough. If you exceed the maximum speed by 50km/h youll
lose your driving licence and be fined. Within city limits you
must drive 50km/h, outside city limits 80 and on motorways
100 or 120 (check the road signs!). In the Netherlands you
must drive on the right side of the road, and you are not allowed to cycle on motorways! You have no idea how many
tourists are plucked off the road by police each year.
Smoking
Since the introduction of the ban on smoking in public places
on July, 1 2008, smoking has become a lot less common
in Holland. These days you can have a wild night out and
come home without your hair and your clothes reeking of
cigarette smoke. However, thanks to unclear rules you may
suddenly find yourself in a pub where people are smoking.
This is usually in pubs with just a single staff member: the
boss. Or you may find yourself in a pub that flouts the ban
on smoking. This will not have any consequences for you:
if you light a cigarette in a pub and the manager tolerates
this, then the manager will receive a fine upon inspection.
Joints can only be smoked in coffeeshops and not in cafs.
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HISTORY
Tilburgs long history stretches back to the 8th century.
1232 - First
mention of the
church
Duke Hendrik I of Brabant
grants patronage rights to
the church of West Tilburg at
the abbey of Tongerlo. The
church had Saint Dionysius,
the first bishop of Paris,
as its patron. Its unknown
when Tilburgs first church
was built, but it was erected
at the location of the current
Heike Church.
1453 - Philips
own aldermen
Philip the Good of Burgundy
and the Duke of Brabant
grants Paulus van
Haestrecht the authority
to annually appoint seven
aldermen to oversee the
administration of justice in
his villages of Tilburg and
Goirle. From now on justice
will be meted out according
to the code of justice of sHertogenbosch.
1500 - A centre
for textiles
At this time Tilburg consists
of the villages of Goirke,
Heike, Heuvel, Hasselt and
Heikant. Many sheep are
kept on the vast heaths
surrounding these villages. The large quantities of wool
generated through this are ideal for the emerging of Tilburgs
textile industry. Many people in Tilburg find work as sheep
shearers, spinners or weavers. As time passes Tilburg grows
to become the Netherlands largest centre for textiles.
1746 - Painter
Grard van
Spaendonck is
born
Th e painter G rard van
Spaendonck is born. This
son of a future mayor of
Tilburg receives his training
as a painter in Antwerp
from Guillaume-Jacques
Herreyns. In 1769 he leaves
for Paris where he makes a name for himself as a painter
of flowers. Claude-Henri Watelet vouches for him and he is
appointed as a miniature painter at the court of Louis XVI.
In 1808 Napoleon grants him the title of Count. When he
dies in 1822, he is buried at
the Parisian cemetery Pre
Lachaise.
1809 - Tilburg
becomes a city
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1840 - Crowning
of King Willem II
O n 27 O c t o b e r P e t r u s
Donders is born in Tilburg.
Peerke, as he is called by
l o c al s, gra d u a te s fro m
seminary and leaves for
Suriname in 1842. Initially
he works as a chaplain
in Paramaribo. In 1855
h e b e c om es th e pri est
in a leper colony on the
Coppename river. Peerke
dies in 1887 and is later
buried in the Cathedral in
Paramaribo. After his death,
several miraculous healings
are attributed to him and the
house where he was born
becomes a place of pilgrimage. In 1982 he was beatified
in Rome and and in 2009 a museum was opened in his
honour in Tilburg: Peerke Donders Paviljoen, Museum voor
naastenliefde.
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Cinemas
Cinecitta C-2, Willem II Straat 29, tel. (+31) 135 42
Concert halls
013 D-2, Veemarktstraat
Air
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Jun
1 16:30 Sixties/rock n roll. De GinGin.
5
3 20:00 Jazz. JazzSwitch presentation of
jazz workhops Factorium Tilburg
& a jazz workshop by Paul van
Kemenade. Free admission
5 20:00 Rock. Joe Satriani. The
legendary faster-than-hisshadow guitarist. 42.50
8 20:30 Jazz. Schuimt. Free admission
9 16:30 Pop. MainStreet. 15
11 20:00 Metal. Coal Chamber. 37.50
12 20:30 NuMetal. American NuMetal
gods Korn will perform with
Hellyeah & Love and Death. 39
17 20:00 Rock. 3 Doors Down. 39
18 20:00 Hard rock. Whitesnake: Year of
the Snake. 53
19 20:30 Punk/hardcore. The Bouncing
Souls & Every Time I Die. 15
Sept
13 20:30 Jazz. The Cyro Baptista Group
(Brazil/USA). 15
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Exhibitions
Exhibition
The Making of Dinosaurs. How do we
know what dinosaurs really looked like? And
how did we find their bones? More of these
questions are answered for anyone with a
love of dinosaurs and paleontology. Open
10:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 17:00. Closed
Mon
Dino-Doe Zaal. Kids can experience
dinosaurs with crafts, painting, dressing-up
and more. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun
12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon
The Journey. An exhibition about the
extraordinary lives of animals. Open 10:00 17:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon
Brabant is Going Outside displays the
diversity of the landscape in Brabant as well
as its inhabitants. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Sat,
Sun 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon
TextilleLab. A peek behind the screens of
the current machinery at the Textile museum.
Open 10:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 17:00.
Closed Mon
ROUGH. Sculptures, installations and objects
celebrate the redevelopment of the first
floor of the Textile Museum. On display until
29.09.2013. Open 10:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun
12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon
Tales on the Table. Table linen from the 17th
century up to the latest Dutch designs. On
display until 03.11.2013. Open 10:00 - 17:00,
Sat, Sun 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon
Venue
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May
7 20:30 Classical. Szymanowski Quartet - TT
Souvenir chamber music series.
28.50
Jun
1 20:15 Opera. Opera Zuid performs
Puccinis Tosca. 16 - 37
TT
Venues
013 013
CCT City Centre of Tilburg
FW Festivalpark Werchter
LM Landgraaf Megaland
NB Natuurmuseum Brabant
NV De NWE Vorst
PA Paradox
SZ Spoorzone
TM Audax Textiel Museum
TT Theaters Tilburg
Live music
Bolle D-3, Piusplein 8, tel. (+31) 135 81 02 90, www.
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Festivals
Mar
Date Time Event
Venue
2, 9, 20:00 Festival Artdanth. An
NV
14,
international theatre exchange
22,
between Paris, Montral and
29
Tilburg. With five nights in March,
theatre lovers will be sure to
get their fix as T.r.a.s.h., Nicolas
Cantin, Fred Momotenko & Hans
Tuerlings, David Wampach and
Guilhemre Miottu perform at
NWE Vorst
24 14:00 Festival PUUR. World music from TT
klezmer and Cape Verdian pop
to Moluccan melodies and Latin
tunes. 9
Apr
18-21 15:30 Roadburn Festival. Stoner rock, 013
doom, psychedelica & avantgarde metal at 013 with Process
of Guilt, Teeth of The Sea,
Primordial, High on Fire, Electric
Wizard, Amenra, Godflesh, Cult
of Luna and many more. 185
May
3 18:00 Neurotic Deathfest: 10th
013
Anniversary. Carcass Repulsion,
Immolation, Vallenfyre,
Cryptopsy, Possesed, Exhumed
and more jolly old fellows on
stage at the biggest indoor
metal festival in the region.
45 - 90
30
Tilburgs Got Talent 2013.
013
Tilburg youths ranging from 12 to
15 compete for the title
Jun
14-16
29-30
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4-7
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Tickets
Tickets for events like music, sports, theatre, and festivals
are best bought at the venue itself or from TicketMaster
outlets (www.ticketmaster.nl). You can buy tickets by phone
or pick up reserved tickets from selected VVV Outlets and
TicketShops and the Free Record Shop at Heuvelstraat 111.
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Venue
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Theatres
Bosvreugd Cultuurbos H-5, Reeshofdijk 12, tel. (+31)
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134 63 35 31, www.bosvreugd.nl. Bosvreugd is a multicultural meeting place every Sunday afternoon. Surrounded
by two parks, the Wandelbos and the Oude Warande, Bosvreugd is located in the heart of the greenest part of Tilburg.
In the summer theres an outside bar on the large sidewalk
where you can order snacks and on weekdays you can hire
Bosvreugd for private parties. QOpen Sun 15:00 - 02:00.
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. T6EB
Cinecitta C-2, Willem II Straat 29, tel. (+31) 135 42
13 79, www.cinecitta.nl. This cinema shows films of
completely different calibre than the ones featured at the
big multiplexes, hence the absence of youngsters out to see
the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Although the big screen
occasionally shows some popular films, most are edgy arthouse films. QOpen 18:30 - 01:00.
De NWE Vorst C-3, Willem II straat 49, tel. (+31) 135 32
85 20, www.denwevorst.nl. This building has served various
functions since it was built in 1872, but today its a theatre. It
offers two stages, one large and one incredibly small where
youre practically sitting in the laps of the actors. QOpen 10:00
- 18:00, Sat 15:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Sun. TJHGK
Theatres Tilburg B-4, Louisbouwmeesterplein 1, tel.
(+13) 135 43 22 20, www.theaterstilburg.nl. Theaters
Tilburg consists of a monumental theatre, a strikingconcert
hall, a studio and intimate arthouse cinema. A cultural spot
with a wide range of performing arts and film. Enjoy more
than 300 performances and
concerts and 600 movies
this year. Also many Dutch
musicals have premiered
an d youn g tal en ts from
the neighbouring Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (Art
College) regularly perform
here. Quality and service
are paramount, even their
Dont miss Tango Extremo
own restaurant Lucebert.
performing Tango Novo on
Q Open 12:00 - 01:00.
April 26 at Theaters Tilburg
GBK
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WHERE TO STAY
Finding a place to stay in Tilburg takes some planning.
There are few low budget hotels and hostels, so, unfortunately, most options are more expensive accommodations. If youre a business traveller who can abuse the
companys expense account, then youre in luck. All prices
listed below include VAT and many offer breakfast, but
often for a hefty fee.
Upmarket
Auberge Du Bonheur H-5, Bredaseweg 441, tel. (+31)
134 68 69 42, www.bonheurhorecagroep.nl. The small
Auberge du Bonheur hotel has a beautiful, classic Jaguar
parked in the driveway, which is characteristic of the luxury
and style you can expect here. Auberge du Bonheurs is, after
all, the most chic hotel in Tilburg and each of its 26 rooms is
uniquely designed with rural themes. The villa in which the
hotel is housed is just outside the city centre, but theres
enough to do close by. The hotel has an outstanding restaurant and hikers can take advantage of the nearby woods, de
Oude Warande, where you can go on long walks. The hotel is
a short distance from Tilburg University and its suitable for
bon vivants as well as for hardworking businesspeople. Q 26
rooms (doubles 129). PHALGBKXW hhhh
134 63 63 35, www.depostelsehoeve.nl. De Postelse Hoeve is located on the edge of the city near many motorways,
so its ideal for business travellers and free parking is another
perk. It looks more like an American motel, however, than a
Dutch four-star hotel, because of its layered architecture.
Despite the fact that the interior is somewhat dated, it still
has plenty to offer. The dark rooms and corridors give the complex a 1970s look, but all have been upgraded with modern
conveniences like wireless internet. The hotels restaurant,
which happens to serve the best lobster in the Tilburg area,
is reason enough to spend a cosy night here. Q 35 rooms
(97 - 195). PTHALGBKXW hhhh
Mid-range
Bastion Hotel Tilburg J-6, Kempenbaan 2, tel. (+31)
Symbol key
P Air conditioning
C Swimming pool
H Conference facilities
F Fitness centre
6 Pets allowed
L Guarded parking
K Restaurant
D Sauna
95 56 50, www.derooipannen.nl. The unsuspecting tourist who happens across this former convent will no doubt be
surprised by the relatively low prices of its rooms. All of its
accommodation from standard to super deluxe rooms are
modern, comfortable, incredibly clean and are equipped with
excellent beds. The reason for all this quality is that De Rooi
Pannen is an educational institution for HoReCa students
learning the hospitality trade in a practical setting. So dont
be surprised if an instructor openly discusses a mistake
made by the receptionist. The rooms on the ground level have
been furnished by the large, well-known hotel chains, while
the rooms above are designed to look like luxurious five-star
rooms. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 19 rooms (3star 49, 4-star 59, 5-star 74). PTHALGKXW
Ibis Tilburg H-6, Dr. Hub Van Doorneweg 105, tel. (+31)
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Berlicum, tel. (+31) 735 21 75 75, www.bedandbreakfastberlicum.com. This rural B&B is a small paradise in
Berlicum, a village half an hour away by car from Tilburg. Ine
van Heereveld is the friendly manager of its two comfortable,
stylishly decorated rooms that include televisions, private
bathrooms, free internet and coffee and tea. The beautiful
view from a very spacious garden (4000m2!) across the fields
and a babbling brook makes this an ideal place for relaxation.
Q (59 per room). TULGBX
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De 2 Linden I-5, Kerkstraat 122, Oisterwijk, tel. (+31)
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With a population of thousands of international students,
Tilburg isnt exactly a Mecca for foodies and gourmets,
but local restaurants do cater to pretty much every ethnic
taste. Its possible to sip margaritas at siesta time and savour souvlaki for supper. And compared to other European
cities, typical tourist traps are relatively rare. By the way,
tipping isnt mandatory, but its a nice gesture to leave
10% for good service. Prices that appear in parentheses
indicate the average cost of a main course only.
Symbol key
P Air conditioning
E Live music
S Take away
T Child friendly
I Fireplace
X Smoking section
Arabic
Sarban I-5, Besterdring 2, tel. (+31) 135 35 35 67,
Asian
Easy Wok & Go D-3, Juliana van Stolbergstraat 23, tel.
Belgian
Anvers B-3, Oude Markt 8, tel. (+31) 135 83 35 33,
Child friendly
Etenstijd J-6, Professor van Buchemlaan 4, tel. (+31)
Chinese
I Pin Ke H-5, Bredaseweg 105, tel. (+31) 135 43 41 05,
Dutch
Boerke Mutsaers H-5, Vijverlaan 2, tel. (+31) 135 90
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Bommel Beer H-6, OIympiaplein 1, tel. (+31) 135 82
70, www.cafeslagroom.nl. Caf Slagroom is an oldfashioned Dutch farmers kitchen with a checkered floor
and small cur tains lining the ceilings and the kitchen
shelves. You could almost imagine a family with nine children sitting at the table being served kale with sausage
from a large, orange casserole dish. Thankfully, Slagroom
has modernised and its menu extends beyond traditional
Dutch cuisine. You can come here for homemade stews,
pork tenderloin with brie or even a European catfish
with smoked bacon. And where women may entertain
themselves with a Tilburg-style high tea that includes
traditional koetjesrepen (a kind of chocolate), men will
enjoy i ts beer selection, greasy dishes and football.
Q Open 10:00 - 02:00, Mon, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. (14 19). JGBKX
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Puur Mercure D-3, Heuvelpoort 300, tel. (+31) 135 35
Lya Cattel
European
Auberge du Bonheur H-5, Bredaseweg 441, tel. (+31)
French
Hofstede De Blaak H-6, Dussenpad 1 - 3, tel. (+31)
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Le Bistro C-3, Juliana van Stolbergstraat 6, tel. (+31)
Greek
Zorba de Griek D-2, Heuvelring 33, tel. (+31) 135
Grill
Bosporus A-4, Korvelseweg 188, tel. (+31) 135 35 90
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Health food
Indonesian
Historic taverns
International
Aan Tafel! J-5, J.P. Coenstraat 71, tel. (+31) 135 77 11
Ice cream
Corne Hannink
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Prise dEau F-6, Gilzerbaan 400, tel. (+31) 134 67 23
Italian
Eataly D-3, St. Josephstraat 136, tel. (+31) 135 44 28
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Mediterranean
Maana D-3, Zwaanstraat 18, tel. (+31) 135 45 34 37,
Mexican
Tortillas D-3, Heuvel 47, tel. (+31) 135 45 41 55,
www.tortillas.nl. Close the front door and youll think youre
in a tropical paradise surrounded by decorations with strong
and vibrant colours like parrots, traditional dishes, Mexican
rugs and all kinds of bits and pieces which contribute to the
restaurants atmosphere. The menu is good and affordable
and all the dishes are mouthwatering including the Cocoloco
dessert. The restaurant boasts a big, beautiful courtyard
garden which provides lots of privacy from the city in summer.
If you prefer people watching take a seat on the terrace. Mind
you, it gets busy - so dont be late. Make sure to try the fruity
sangria, guaranteed to put you in a good mood. QOpen
17:00 - 23:00. (13 - 18). JABK
Out of town
Boslust M-7, Schoorstraat 37, Udenhout, tel. (+31)
135 11 18 72, www.brasserieboslust.nl. In the wooded
area surrounding Udenhout youll find Boslust, a caf that
was founded in1897, which is now a real tourist attraction.
Play mini-golf, visit the playground with your children or take
a bike ride through the Loonse and Drunense Duinen (natural
dunes). The menu has something for everyone including
food for kids and vegetarians. Boslust is also an ideal point
of departure for anyone who wants to explore the citys rural
surroundings. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon. (14 - 18).
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Pancakes
De Pannekoekenbakker C-3, Heuvelstraat 40, tel.
Corne Hannink
Seafood
Tapas
Spanish
El Caso B-3, Heuvelstraat 122, tel. (+31) 135 44 21 03,
Steak
De Renie D-3, Heuvelring 220, tel. (+31) 135 36
Thai
Jasmine I-5, Molenstraat 136, tel. (+31) 135 81 07
Surinamese
Turkish
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CAFS
Cafs in Tilburg offer much more than just a cup of coffee
with a pastry or a cup of tea. Most offer soups, salads and
sandwiches, so the border between restaurants, pubs and
cafs is very thin. Pick one from this list that is just right for
your mood or occasion. Eet smakelijk!
Bakeries
Soups & Shakes B-2, Tuinstraat 114, tel. (+31) 135
Classic cafs
De Burgerij B-2, Noordstraat 87 - 89, tel. (+31) 138
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(+31) 135 36 29 40, www.neoliet.nl. The view of a motorway and an empty square isnt one of the most picturesque
in Tilburg, but the vast majority of Neoliets patrons couldnt
care less. Built in 1994, this climbing centre, which houses
several climbing walls dozens of metres high, is heaven on
earth for mountaineers. But make sure youre not in a hurry
if you want a drink as the barman doubles as a climbing
instructor. The small sports canteen offers several kinds of
beer, some small snacks and paninis and to make up for the
rather bleak surroundings, colourful Tibetan prayer flags as
well as climbing gear serve as decoration. If you find yourself
without entertaining company, you can always browse through
the magazine rack for such riveting titles as Alpinist. QOpen
13:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. TLG
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NIGHTLIFE
Tilburgs brilliant nightlife scene includes dimly lit jazz and
blues bars, groovy strip clubs, cosy pubs and a vibrant underground music scene. Although closing times are strictly
regulated, some bars and pubs stay open until the last
group of customers have stumbled out. Most night spots
are concentrated around the area by Old Town square,
with the Korte Heuvel and the nearby Piusplein being alltime favourites of locals and students. The town is small
enough to cover on foot, though as the night gets longer,
so does the distance between places. Some places refuse
entrance to anyone in scruffy jeans and trainers, so make
a bit of an effort before going out to the glitzier venues.
Symbol key
P Air conditioning
E Live music
S Take away
T Child friendly
I Fireplace
X Smoking section
G No smoking
Bars
Clancys D-3, Heuvel 44-45, tel. (+31) 135 45 18 37,
63 39 80, www.stapperijdekorenbloem.nl. De Korenbloem is located at Tilburgs busiest intersection and yet you
hear little of the traffic rushing by on its spacious terrace. Due
to the many offices and businesses located in the vicinity, the
crowds mostly come in for lunch or after work. Suits, ties and
scarfs of both genders come to this old-fashioned cocktail bar
to unwind, especially at the end of their exhausting week. The
evening menu will definitely fill you up, especially the tasty Argentinian steak, but theres limited seating inside. Fortunately,
in summer the sliding doors are opened up and the terrace
tempts hungry or thirsty passers-by. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00,
Sat, Sun 15:00 - 01:00. (11 - 16). LGBKX
628 23 65 48. Both drunk and sober pub lovers often literally fall into this pub, thanks to the steep steps leading down
from the street level entrance. Although the facade of the
building on the Heuvelring is pleasing to the eye, once inside
the interior seems to be on the decline and in dire need of a
fresh layer of paint. De Lamme Goedzak is frequently the last
stop for the regiment of inebriated locals looking for another
drink after most other pubs have closed their doors. QOpen
21:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 21:00 - 04:00. JGX
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NIGHTLIFE
NIGHTLIFE
Jacks C-2, Tuinstraat 81, tel. (+31) 135 42 63 22,
www.pollymaggoo.nl. Since the 1960s renowned model Polly Magoo has been a true phenomenon in art cinema and Caf
Polly Magoo, located in the centre of Tilburg, is also an institution in its own right. In fact, whole generations of students have
grown up in this place. Even now, the sultry-eyed Polly watches
over all of her patrons from her life-size film poster on the wall.
Her staff are friendly, theres room to dance to good music in the
back of the pub and the lunches are quite tatsy. To top all this,
Polly Magoo recently came up with a new concept that makes
this place the best hamburger joint in Tilburg and beyond. The
Trappistenburger made with quadrupel Trappist beer is simply
fantastic, but the all American classic is also nothing to sneeze
at. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00, Mon 12:00 - 02:00, Thu, Fri, Sat
10:00 - 04:00. (11 - 17). PJEGBKX
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Traditional bars
Alt Wien I-5, Wilhelminapark 40, tel. (+31) 135 36
Beer bars
Caf Hoegaarden D-3, Piusplein 2, tel. (+31) 137
20 06 22, www.hoegaardentilburg.nl. This caf named
after the delicious milky beer calls itself the Best Beer Pub in
Tilburg and in capital letters no less. The latest owners took
over at the end of 2011 and still have to prove themselves
given such local competition as Kadinsky and Buitenbeentje
(Maverick). That said, the big bar looks fantastic with its
many stained-glass windows, wood panelling and original
tile work and the toasted sandwiches made with Turkish flat
bread are excellent, but it still has to work on that characteristic Belgian ambience to win over the locals. Dont leave
without trying the heavenly taste of an Urthel Samaranth
brew. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Mon 12:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri
11:00 - 02:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 14:00 - 24:00. (15
- 20). PTJGBK
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Gay & Lesbian
Midnight munchies
Out of town
Live music
Cul de Sac D-3, Heuvel 48, tel. (+31) 135 81 01 10,
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Pubs
Babbus D-3, Heuvel 46, tel. (+31) 135 45 35 39. On
www.cafebrandpunt.nl. Brandpunt has been making students happy for decades. Its one of the few real student pubs
in town where you can spend an evening drinking special beers
on draught. Other draws include the large outdoor terrace and
its affordable food, not to mention cheap specials and good
offers like steak Tuesday and spare-rib Wednesday. But five
nights a week the place is cleared and the stage is littered
with boasting, slurring students and the air-conditioning
seems to be out of order, which means that the clammy air
quickly reeks of beer and sweat. On Friday night the average
age drops so drastically that if youre 21 youre already a walking fossil. On Sunday nights hockey players and their beautiful
fans take control of the dance floor. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00,
Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 04:00. JGBK
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NIGHTLIFE
Kandinsky C-2, Telegraafstraat 58, tel. (+31) 135 44
stoffel.nl. If there were an election for the cleanest establishment in the restaurant business in Tilburg, Caf Stoffel
would win by a landslide. Over the years the management
has placed an emphasis on its food and a child-friendly
atmosphere. You can have a great lunch or dinner here
for a reasonable price, but its definitely not the place to
go dancing. The caf is better suited to a lazy afternoon
playing games. In fact, there are shelves loaded with board
games and you can play scrabble, chess and even Risk on
specially painted tables. When the weather is nice the sliding doors are opened bringing the outdoor terrace and the
pub together. If, however, we were to choose one thing that
wed like to change here it would have to be the ghastly wall
paper! QOpen 10:00 - 02:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 04:00.
(15 - 20). PTJ6EGBKW
Student clubs
Boekanier C-3, Stadhuisstraat 11, tel. (+31) 135 43
19 03, www.cafedeboekanier.nl. The ambiguous slogan
Pijpen? Een Euro! has put De Boekanier on the map among
students. Pijpen for which one euro is charged could refer to
anything from pipes, narrow glasses or bottles of beer to a
blow job. In this case, its not the latter, so dont expect any oral
sex on the menu. The slogan in fact refers to a narrow glass of
Jupiler beer which can be purchased for only 1.10 on Thursdays. Other slogans include geen kakje zonder zakje near the
toilets (which refers to scooping up dog crap) and No Feeding,
Please above the DJ booth. QOpen 19:00 - 02:00, Thu, Fri
15:00 - 04:00, Sat 14:00 - 04:00. Closed Sun. JGBX
Wine bars
Square D-3, Heuvelpoort 324, tel. (+31) 135 36 53 71,
www.squaretilburg.nl. Heartbroken? Square is the place for
you. The saccharine voices of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston commiserate with your heartache from the loudspeakers,
the precarious tiles on the ceiling look like they might release
you from your pain at any moment and the view of the side
of the McDonalds and bus station is guaranteed to depress.
On the other hand, the affordable prices, friendly service and
delicious snacks make up for many of these shortcomings.
All this modern looking place needs are a couple of lounge
chairs and youll be able to take your next date here! Hopefully
your ex will be somewhere else. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Mon
11:00 - 18:00, Thu, Fri 09:00 - 23:00, Sat 09:00 - 24:00, Sun
16:00 - 23:00. (5 - 10). PJBKW
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WHAT TO SEE
Tilburg has more history and more old buildings than most
Dutch people are aware of. Indeed, there may not be any
canals with accompanying canalside houses like they have
them in Utrecht and Amsterdam, and no prehistoric megaliths like in Drenthe. But Tilburg still has many old things
which grace the town. Tilburg especially owes King William
II and Pater Donders much for the tourist attractions they
left behind. And there are also plenty of amusement parks
in the area with Efteling being number one, followed by
Beekse Bergen, Oliemeulen and Dierenpark Nuenen.
Essential Tilburg
Koningshoeven Abbey J-5, Eindhovenseweg 3, tel.
www.013.nl. Pop Stage 013 is a combination of three concert halls and is the largest music temple in southern Holland.
The large Dommelsch Hall alone can offer space for at least
2,200 visitors. The building itself stands out because of the
round shapes on its exterior that make it look like its covered
with hundreds of CDs. 013 is conveniently located right on
Korte Heuvel, which means that many of the bands that play
here have a beer or whisky in one of the nearby cafs after a
gig. The Fun Lovin Criminals, Moby and members of Faithless
have all been spotted at pubs and clubs not far from here.
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wedding photos have been taken on the stairs of the PalaceTown Hall. King William II had the place built in 1847 as a
country retreat in his favourite town, but he died in 1849
only 22 days before its completion. In 1864 the Rijks Hogere
Burger school was established in the palace and its most
famous student was none other than Vincent van Gogh, who
studied there for two years. In the south wing of the palace
youll find a reconstruction of Vincents art room. Between
the years 1934 and 1936 it was converted into the Town
Hall. As the building had several purposes throughout the
years, theres not much left of the original design. Windows
were replaced and the entrance has been decorated in Art
Deco style. Today its part of the Town Hall and its connected by a footbridge to the black box. A marble statue of
King William II is located in the main entrance hall and an
Art Deco staircase with stained windows can also be seen.
A large book market is held on the square in front of the
palace each year on the last Sunday of August. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. J
meesterplein 1, tel. (+31) 135 43 22 20, www.theaterstilburg.nl. Voted one of the most beautiful buildings in the
Netherlands by a group of four leading Dutch architects in
2009, this theatre is literally a brick ode to the sixties. The
edifice perfectly fits its surroundings and still has a modern
look despite its age. Naturally a lot of rebuilding and renovating has taken place throughout the years, but much of the
decor is still from the 1960s, such as the benches that were
designed by the architect Bijvoet. Even the chairs inside the
theatre are originals. Q J
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WHAT
The Water Tower I-6, Bredaseweg 207. Since 1897, Til-
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Memories of war
All of the Netherlands
including Tilburg was
occupied by the German army during World
War II. Today, numerous monuments have
been erected in honour
of the wars victims and
heroes, its resistance
fighters and liberators.
The two best known
are the Memorial of
the 15th Scottish Division created in 1989
and the Royal Dutch
Princess Irene Bri gade Memorial from
1955, both of which
can be found at Stadhuisplein (town Hall Square).
They honour the memory of the soldiers who liberated
Tilburg in October 1944.
Every year on Remembrance Day (May 4) flower
wreaths are placed at the bronze statue of a Scottish
bagpipe player, known as The Piper, and the soldier.
The Dutch Resistance was also active in Tilburg and
there are two memorials that honour these brave
freedom fighters including Coba Pulskens, the best
known liberation fighter from Tilburg. One is located
at the Diepenstraat and one at the Coba Pulskenslaan. Jacoba Pulskens (1884 - 1945) offered lodgings
to Jews, members of the resistance and stranded
Allied pilots. On July 9, 1944, just months before the
liberation of Tilburg, the Gestapo carried out a raid
on Pulskens house and killed three pilots in hiding.
Pulskens was arrested and taken to the Ravenbrck
concentration camp where she was gassed in 1945.
The Helga Deen Garden on Willem II Straat is
named after a Jewish girl from Tilburg who died in
the Sobibor death camp. She kept a diary during
her detention in an SS concentration camp (Camp
Vught National Memorial). There are also a number
of general memorials to other victims. The Carillon
Tower (1965) next to Central Station is an example.
Due to its remarkable shape the tower is nicknamed
the Clothespin. At the Jewish cemetery theres also a
monument to Jewish victims.
Individual victims havent been forgotten either.
There are memorials for six members of the staff of
the railways work room (Dn Atelier at NS Square),
the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Memorial (1945,
Ringbaan-Zuid) for the neighbours of the Broekhoven
estate who were killed, a plaque in Central Station
for W. van Kuijk and one in the Koning Willem II College
(Grammar School Koning Willem II; 1947) for students
who were killed (amongst them Helga Deen and Ren
Norenburg).
Inside the Palace-Town Hall a stain glass window
commemorates the liberation of Tilburg and the
restoration of the legitimate authorities, the distress
suffered by the people and the rebuilding of the city.
Additionally, the Indies Memorial from 2001 by
Gerard van Swietenstraat honours soldiers killed in
the former Dutch Indies and a Hiroshima Memorial
is located at the Vijfsprong. Naturally, war graves
are located at several local cemeteries. Photo of the
Tilburg Monument to the 15th Scottish Division.
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Churches & Religious buildings
Hasselt Chapel H-5, Hasseltplein, tel. (+31) 134 68
(+31) 135 35 03 92, www.suleymaniye.nl. The architecture of Tilburgs biggest mosque is a combination of modern
and Islamic styles. The roof of the building resembles a
half moon, with a star on top, but this isnt really visible
from the ground. The star protrudes slightly to indicate
the direction of Mecca. If youd like to see the interior you
have to make an appointment. Tours are on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. Q G
Monuments
Monument to the 15th Scottish Division C-4, Stadhuisplein. This monument was erected in honour of the 15th
Scottish Division. This division of the Scottish army liberated
Tilburg from German occupation on October 27, 1944. The
sculpture represents a bagpipe player. Q J
Museums
Brabant Museum of Nature B-2, Spoorlaan 434, tel.
Modern architecture
Appartementenvilla I-5, Bisschop Zwijsenstraat.
The apartments and villas on the corner of the Primus
van Gils Park and the Bisschop Zwijssenstraat prove that
contemporary architecture and its stern lines can be very
attractive indeed. This inhabited work of art was developed
as a pavilion and offers a 360 degree panoramic view of
Tilburgs city centre. Q
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Out of town
Beekse Bergen Safari Park M-8, Beekse Bergen 31,
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Hilvarenbeek, tel. (+31) 135 05 31 19, www.likeurfrismuseum.nl. In Hilvarenbeek, southeast of Tilburg, they
know everything about making spirits... and soft drinks. After
all, some drinks are better with a good mixer or at least a
chaser. This museum, which is interesting for both young
and old, will teach you that both drinks happen to have the
same ingredients including water, sugar and flavourings and
the only real difference between them is the alcohol. This
fascinating museum also has the most extensive collection
of liqueurs in Europe. The old distillery and an avocat (egg
liqueur) factory from 1833 are the main attractions and although the museum may seem a bit corny and old-fashioned
to seasoned sightseers, it offers an interesting historical
picture of both drinks. QOpen 13:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon.
Open April - October 13:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. Admission:
adults 6, children 4 - 16 years 5 including a soft drink or
liqueur for adults. TJU
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Museum of Religious Art Vorstenburg 1, Uden, tel.
beek, tel. (+31) 135 05 40 93, www.museumdedorpsdokter.nl. The past has been coming to life at the Village
Doctor (De Dorpsdokter) museum in Hilvarenbeek for over
25 years. The historic building under a picturesque mill has
been split into two exhibits. Woolly mammoth bones give a
hint at prehistoric times and the rich Roman Catholic culture
of the area is illustrated through a variety of antique items,
but its really the country doctors medical odds and ends that
deserve the most attention here. Apart from a collection of
fascinating medical pictures and books, there are a number of
horrific instruments guaranteed to give any visitor the creeps.
These days a skilled carpenter could use these saws and pliers to build a beautiful house, but only a century and a half ago
these were the standard tools of the trade used by a country
doctor who often had to serve as a surgeon, gynaecologist,
dentist, midwife, ophthalmologist and pharmacist all in one.
Unfortunately, the explanations of the implements are only
available in Dutch. QOpen , Mon 13:00 - 16:00. Closed
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. In July and August opened from
Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00-17:00. Op Sundays in May,
June and September opened from 13:00-17:00 uur. Admission: adults 2, children 5 - 12 years 1. TJL
ing star forest and one of the oldest baroque forests in The
Netherlands. The German prince Wilhelm Von Hessen-Kassel
had it designed in 1712. The lanes crossing the forest come
together in the centre forming a star pattern. The four different
parts each have their own pattern: square, circular, diamond
shape and octagonal. The forest covers 60 hectares and it
boasts several works of art, including one by Rien Claessen
called Inanitas, which means open space. The latest addition
is Pavilion Grotto, designed by Australian artist Callum Morton.
The Old Waranda is a relaxing place thats ideal for running
and youll see many people doing just that. Q
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Peerke Donders Statue I-5, Wilhelminapark. Petrus
Places of interest
Old Town Square D-2/3, Heuvelplein. De Heuvel is the
Sightseeing tours
Stadsgidserij www.stadsgidserij.nl. If you want to dis-
Statues
King Willem II Needle C-4, Stadhuisplein. King William
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Theme parks
Efteling M-7, Europalaan 1, Kaatsheuvel, tel. 09000161, www.efteling.com. This theme park is divided into
four sections: the Adventure Realm, the Fairy Realm, the
Alternative Realm and the Travel Realm. A great way to get
the lay of the land is to take the train that traverses the park.
In the Alternative Realm youll find rides with a specific theme.
Like most parks this one can get insanely busy so if you want
to beat at least some of the crowds go as early as possible
and on a weekday. Bus No.169 from Tilburg take you here in
less than half an hour. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. One-day ticket:
32, children under 4 free. THAULGBKXS
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GETTING AROUND
Getting around Tilburg is pretty simple, but here are a few
tips and suggestions. The old town is in fact so small, that
you can easily get everywhere you need to go on foot. If
you have to go a bit further, we recommend renting a bike.
Travelling to farther destinations by bus or train requires
an OV-chipkaart.
Public transport
The OV-chipkaart is the allows you to use the entire public
transport system in the Netherlands. The smart card is
the size of a bank card and contains an invisible chip. The
OV-chipkaart can be loaded with credit in euros with which
you can travel anywhere within the country, or with another
travel product such as a single or season ticket. You can
also choose a personal, anonymous or disposable card. The
personal OV-chipkaart can be purchased online or from the
city public transport company. The anonymous OV-chipkaart
can be bought at the ticket office and vending machines at
the station. The disposable card can be purchased at the
station vending machine. This card allows the holder to travel
immediately, but it cant be re-charged with another than the
original travel product.
You have to check in at the gate of the tram or bus by
holding your OV-chipkaart up to the screen. The sound and
light signal indicates your card has been read. The credit on
your OV-chipkaart should be enough to cover the boarding
rate or you wont be allowed to go through the gate. At the end
of your journey, you check out by holding your card up to the
gate screen. The sound and light signal once again indicate
that your card has been read. If you are traveling using the
OV-chipkaart e-purse, the actual travel costs, based on the
distance travelled, minus the boarding rate is deducted from
or added to the e-purse. Checking in and out is required
when you transfer from any one form of transport to another,
except when you transfer from one train to another.
Buses
Tilburg has eight city buses, two district buses, and various
regional buses that will transport you to various places. The
city centre is more easily manageable on foot, however. With
line 169 you have a direct connection to entertainment park
De Efteling. And at night there are two nightliners going
through Tilburg from the Spoorlaan, which deposit people,
more or less drunk, as the case may be, safely at various
places.The bus transportation is managed by Veolia Transport Brabant which starts to the right of the central train
station. A large sign with place names and departure times
can be found at the edge of the bus station, and the service
office is located on the other side of the bus station in the
Tilburion apartment complex.
For those who only make a brief visit to the textile city,
the bus driver sells day tickets on the bus, that allow you to
travel throughout the province of Brabant for 3/person,
all day long. They do appreciate it if you can provide exact
change. For more information visit www.9292ov.nl.
Taxis
Ordering a taxi by phone will get you better service and
lower rates for longer distances. The following companies
are among the most reliable of the bunch. And please note
that all licensed cabs in all of the Netherlands have special
licence plates. A pricelist and the starting rate should be
clearly visible behind the window. And in case if you have a
terrible or rude driver, its easy to pinpoint him, as his personal
licence should be displayed near the radio.
Bicycles
The city has a substantial network of cycle paths, known as
the star net-route or the red cycle paths, which criss-cross
their way through the city. The network enables students (and
their professors!) to cycle to the university quickly and safely.
You can rent a bicycle at the central station at Fietspoint
Derks for 7.50/day. The bicycles have handbrakes and
gears which allow you to decide how hard you want to pedal.
Taking a bike on the train will cost you 6 for the whole day.
The city has five free guarded indoor bicycle parks: Heuvel,
Concertzaal, Katterug, Pieter Vreedeplein and Stappegoor.
Heuvel has the longest opening hours, i.e., Sunday through
Wednesday until 02:30 and Thursday through Saturday until
04:30. We dont recommend the bicycle parking at the central
train station. Its always filled to bursting, and its not guarded,
so city workers arent the only people confiscating bicycles.
shof.nl.
Trains
Tilburg has three train stations: Central Station, Tilburg
Universiteit and Tilburg Reeshof. The facade of the Central
train station faces the city centre and to get to where you
want to go all you need to do is cross the street and turn
left or walk straight.
For waiting travellers there are two kiosks, a shop with
coffee and cakes, a bookshop and a Sushi restaurant within
the station. Outside you will also find a kebab shop and a tiny
supermarket. You can purchase train tickets at the service
desk in the hall or at one of the ticket dispensers. Note that
the ticket dispensers do not always accept foreign bank
cards, so make sure you have plenty of coins with you to
operate them. Close to the entrance you can change foreign
currencies into euros and vice versa. Tilburg Universiteit
and Tilburg Reeshof can only be reached by a stoptrein (a
train which stops at all small stations). Tilburg Universiteit
is a small way station with three tracks and is located close
to Tilburg University. Tilburg Reeshof has two tracks and
connects to the most westerly part of Tilburg, a new estate
called Reeshof.
For more information visit www.ns.nl. Taking a bike on
the train will cost you 6 for the whole day.
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GETTING
TILBURGAROUND
NOORD
Tilburg Noord (North) is a residential area north of the Wilhelmina Canal that flows through Tilburg. The neighbourhoods in the district were built in the 1960s and 70s and
the Moerenburg Landscape Park is also part and parcel of
Tilburg Noord. The area is home to a population of 23,400
inhabitants.
Shopping
Wagnerplein I-4, Wagnerplein, www.wagnerplein.nl.
This is the largest shopping centre in Tilburg Noord. Musicians and artists frequently perform here and sometimes it
hosts small-scale festivals. There are a handful of shops that
are also open on Friday nights. QOpen 09:30 - 18:00, Mon
13:00 - 18:00, Fri 09:30 - 20:00. TU
Sightseeing
The Peerke Donders Pavilion: Museum for Compassion J-4, Pater Dondersstraat 20, tel. (+31) 134 55
Where to stay
Buitenom J-5, Broekstraat 4, tel. (+31) 646 42 88 77,
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SHOPPING
While Tilburg isnt exactly a shoppers paradise in the traditional sense, its arty reputation makes it a great place
to pick up antiques, artwork and jewellery. Tilburgs most
popular shopping area is the pedestrian street of De Heuvel. The citys main department stores are also located
here. Enough patisseries and delicatessens are available
along the way to recharge from any shopping spree.
Antiques
De Refter B-3, Nieuwlandstraat 23 - 25, tel. (+31) 135
43 12 29 , www.refter.nl. If youre in the market for religious
art, furniture, religious books or antique monastic objects,
than this is the place for you. QOpen Fri 12:00 - 18:00, Sat
11:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun.
Fashion
Crown Store I-5, Heuvelstraat 137A, www.crownhead-
Flowers
Bloom! B-3, Nieuwlandstraat 5, tel. (+31) 135 81 21
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SHOPPING
SHOPPING
Gifts & Souvenirs
PickAlily B-2, Tuinstraat 106, tel. (+31) 135 35 68 88,
Markets
Besterd Market I-5, Besterdplein. No, it has nothing to
do with the similarly spelled English word. This fabric market at
the Besterdplein is one of the biggest and best such markets
held in the entire region. Vendors also sell fruit, vegetables,
fish and dried goods. Q Open Wed 08:00 - 12:00.
Secondhand shops
Sam Sam B-2, Noordstraat 82, tel. (+31) 135 42 17
Shopping centres
Emmapassage C/D-3, Emmapassage, www.emma-
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Speciality shops
De Feestspecialist B-3, Schouwburgring 157, tel.
Sweets
De Soete Inval B-3, Nieuwlandstraat 58a, tel. (+31)
135 43 36 71, www.desoeteinval.com. De Soete Inval
sells 700 different kinds of both traditional Dutch and modern sweets. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00, Sat
10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J
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Dance schools
Factorium C-4, Koningsplein 11A, tel. (+31) 135 35 40
Dentists
G.H.M. van der Zand B-2, Spoorlaan 378, tel. (+31)
135 80 18 88. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Fri 13:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sat, Sun. J
Doctors
Brands en Taminiau D-3, Heuvelring 138, tel. (+31)
135 42 37 34. Q J
DVD rental
Cinematheek C-2, Willem II straat 6-A, tel. (+31)
Football: Willem II
Date Time Match Venue
Mar
30 12:30 Willem II - FC Groningen W2
Apr
06 20:45 Willem II - PSV W2
20 19:45 Willem II - Roda JC W2
May
12 14:30 Willem II - AZ W2
W2 - Willem II Stadion, I-6, Goirleseweg 34,
www.willem-ii.nl.
Golf
Prise dEau Golfbaan (Golf course Prise dEau) F-6,
Hospitals
St. Elisabeth Ziekenhuis (St. Elisabeth Hospital)
J-6, Hilvarenbeekseweg 60, tel. (+31) 135 39 13 13,
www.elisabeth.nl. This hospital is the place to go in an
emergency. Q PZTULGK
Karting
De Voltage I-6, Groenstraat 139-391, tel. (+31) 135
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Massage
Pure L C-2, IJzerstraat 15, tel. (+31) 135 42 14 61,
Pharmacies
Mediq Apotheek Julianastaete (Mediq Pharmacy
Julianastaete) D-3, Heuvelring 212, tel. (+31) 135 42
63 52, julianastaete.mediq-apotheek.nl. A centrally located pharmacy with all the medicine and vitamins you might
need. QOpen 08:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun. PJA
Sports centres
Dolfijn I-5, Ringbaan Oost 2a, tel. (+31) 135 42 43 80,
www.tilburg-dolfijnbowling.nl. The Dolphin has 10 bowling alleys, but air hockey and billiard enthusiasts can also
have a great time here. Its shop offers all the professional
equipment you could possibly need to bowl a strike and kids
will have the time of their lives at its disco parties where you
can bowl under flashing lights. QOpen 14:00 - 24:00, Sat
12:00 - 01:00, Sun 13:00 - 23:00. GK
Skish Indoor Ski + Squash M-7, Gen. Eisenhowerweg
7, Berkel-Enschot, tel. (+31) 135 33 90 88, info@skish.
nl, www.skish.nl. If youve never skiiied before, this is an
ideal way to learn. You can pick up the basics on two small
tracks, each 6m-wide and 10m-long. Due to the large mirrored
wall youll be able to copy the movements of the instructors
quickly and be ready for the real slopes in no time. QOpen
17:00 - 23:00, Wed 10:00 - 23:00, Fri 14:00 - 21:00, Sat
09:00 - 14:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Introductory lessons:
18. TJL
Squashcentrum De T (Squash center De T) A-2,
Boomstraat 85, tel. (+31) 135 36 39 39. Youll find this
sports centre with four squash courts along the picturesque
Boomstraat. QOpen 09:45 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 09:45 - 18:00,
Sun 09:45 - 13:00. J
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Tattoos
Totem Tattoo I-5, Veldhovenring 1, tel. (+31) 135 45
Useful addresses
De Sleutelmaker I-4, Wagnerplein 65, tel. (+31) 134
Water parks
Swimming pool Stappegoor I-6, Stappegoorweg 1,
tel. (+31) 135 32 59 00, sport@tilburg.nl. The Stappegoor swimming pool is small for a city like Tilburg, but children
want for nothing here with whirlpools, steam cabins and and
the wild rapids slide, which is fun for adults, too. It offers a
pool for competitions, one for recreation and a small outdoor
pool. QOpen 07:00 - 21:30. TGBKC
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Sightseeing
Church of St. John the Beheaded M-7, Oranjeplein
Kaatsheuvel, tel. (+31) 416 53 02 30, www.restaurantdemolen.nl. This windmill was built in 1849 by Couwenbergh,
a local miller. Unfortunately, the mill was severely damaged
during World War II. In 1994 it was sold and then completely
restored by its new owners, who also converted the neighbouring warehouse building into a restaurant. The mill is still in
use, but only for milling flour to bake bread for the restaurant.
The windmill is accessible via a small entrance from the
restaurant. Take the stairs up three flights for a view of its
inner workings. QOpen 12:00 - 21:30. T
Where to stay
Hotel de Kroon M-7, Gasthuisstraat 140, Kaatsheuvel,
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Dutch words and phrases
Useful phrases
How are you? Hoe gaat het met je?
Pleased to meet you Leuk kennis met je te maken.
Do you speak English? Spreek je Engels?
Where is the nearest shop, hotel, restaurant, caf, bar
or toilet?
Waar is de dichtstbijzijnde winkel, hotel, restaurant, caf,
bar of toilet?
Whats your name? Hoe heet je?
My name is Ik heet ...
What time is it?
Hoe laat is het?
How much? Hoe veel kost dit?
This costs too much! Dit is veel te duur!
Greetings
Hello
Hallo
Hi
Hoi
Good morning
Goedemorgen
Good evening
Goedenavond
Goodnight (greeting) Goedenacht
Goodnight (sleeping) Welterusten
Goodbye (Dutch) Tot ziens
Bye (Dutch) Dag
Bye (in Tilburg) Halleee!
Yes Ja
No Nee
Maybe Misschien
Cheers! (as a toast) Proost!
All the best! Het beste!
Thank you Dank je wel
Elzenhof A2
Elzenstraat A2
Emmapassage C3
Emmastraat D3
Enschotsestraat E1
Esdoornstraat=4 A2
Fabriekstraat A2
Fleminghof E3
Flemingstraat E3
Fraterstraat A1
Galeipad D4
Galjoenhof E4
Galjoenstraat E4
Gardiaanhof A4
Gasthuisring A1
Girostraat C3
Goudenregenstraat E1
Harmoniepark B2
Helga Deentuin
C2
Hendrikhof C3
Heuvel D2
Heuvel, Achter de E2
Heuvelpoort=1 D3
Heuvelring D2
Heuvelstraat B3
Hoogvensestraat E3
Huzarenstraat E3
IJzerstraat C2
Jasmijnstraat E1
Jolstraat E4
Josephstraat, Sint E3
Kapelhof B3
Karrestraat C2
Kazernehof E3
Kerkpad C3
Klipperplein D4
Kloosterstraat B4
Koestraat D1
Koggeplein E4
Koningsplein C4
Koopvaardijstraat D4
Korte Schijfstraat A2
Korte Tuinstraat
B3
Korvelseweg A4
Kotterstraat E4
Kurassiersstraat E3
Laagstraat A2
Lanciersstraat E3
Landsteinerstraat E2
Lange Schijfstraat A4
Langestraat B2
Leliestraat E1
Lochtstraat A1
Madeliefstraat E1
Magazijnstraat C2
Mariastraat B3
Mattheushof, Frater A4
Mauritshof D4
Monumentstraat C3
Nazarethstraat A4
Nieuwlandstraat B3
Noordhoekring A3
Noordstraat A2
Ns-Plein D1
Oranjestraat D3
Ordonnansenstraat E3
Oudedijk B4
Oude Markt
B3
Paleisring D3
Pasteurhof E2
Pasteurstraat E2
Paulownahof, Anna C4
Paulussehof, Frater B3
Piushaven E4
Piusplein D3
Piusstraat D4
Poststraat B2
Rankenstraat B3
Roemerhof B3
Romboutshof, Frater A3
Rozenplein E1
Rozenstraat E1
Salkplantsoen E2
Schoenerstraat E4
Schoolstraat A3
Schouwburgpromenade
B4
Schouwburgring B3
Sebastiaanstraat, Sint
D4
Seringenhof E1
Sonstraat, Van
A4
Sophiastraat C3
Spoorlaan B1
Stadhuisplein C3
Stadhuisstraat C3
Stadstraat C4
Stationsstraat B2
Stolbergstraat, Juliana
van D3
Telefoonstraat C3
Telegraafstraat C2
Telexstraat C2
Tivolistraat E2
Tjalkstraat D4
Trouwlaan A4
Tuinstraat B2
Tulpstraat=5 E1
Utrechtsestraat A2
Veemarktstraat D2
Vincentiuspad B3
Vincentiusstraat A3
Vorstenhof D4
Vreedepad, Pieter C2
Vreedeplein, Pieter C2
Vreedestraat, Pieter C3
Vrouweplein, Lieve A4
Wagenstraat D1
Wilgenstraat A3
Willem II Straat
C3
Willemsplein C4
Wingerdhoek B3
Zomerstraat B4
Zuid-Oosterstraat E1
Zwaanstraat D3
Zwijsenplein C4
Zwijsenstraat, Bisschop
C4
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