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Eersel is the Pearl of De Kempen, a place full of go-getters, hard workers and passionate entrepreneurs.
You can see it. You can feel it. You can taste it. This place is brimming with everything you need for a great day out.
What are the absolute must-sees in Eersel and the surrounding area? The highlights will help you get started!
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Festive Opening of the Information Point
On 14 July 2026, the refurbished Visit Eersel information centre was officially opened with a celebration. Councillor Yvonne Cune and Ingrid van den Broek, manager of Visit Eersel, addressed those present.
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8x the best indoor activities with children in the Kempen
Is the rain pouring down or is it simply too chilly to romp around outside? No worries! Even if the weather is not cooperating, the kids will not be bored for a moment in (the vicinity of) Eersel.
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Heritage Days
What a fantastic review of the Open Monuments Days in the municipality of Eersel! It was the first time the event was organised on this scale and it was an instant success.
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Recipe routes
Would you like to enjoy a delicious meal that is sustainable, fresh and full of flavour? Then choose one of Visit Eersel's recipe routes!
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Cheers party
The annual Proostfeest will descend for the 12th time on 6 September in the beautiful brewery garden of Beerze, in Vessem. The Proostfeest is a fine-scale festival where live music, special beer, BBQ & good company take centre stage.
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Ice cold the tastiest
What could be nicer on a hot day than a delicious, cooling ice cream sundae? In Eersel, we know better than anyone how to turn a simple scoop of ice cream into a real treat.
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Fancy the upcoming summer
Summer is upon us again and that means only one thing: Eersel's calendar is again bursting with entertaining events! From vibrant music festivals to atmospheric markets, there is something for everyone.
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Eersel: quirky free for 700 years!
Imagine the Middle Ages. A time of knights, castles and. freedoms? Yes indeed! And in the heart of the Kempen, where cosy Eersel now lies, the inhabitants were given a very special status some 700 years ago: that of "freedom".
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Winter Village Eersel
Eersel has a new winter tradition! This year, the doors of Winter Village Eersel opened for the first time, an atmospheric winter experience right in the heart of Brabant. With an indoor ice rink, cosy catering facilities and plenty of activities!
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Eersel fashion show
Last Sunday, 29 September, the centre of Eersel transformed into a catwalk for fashion lovers to indulge in. The annual fashion show was again a great success, with a mix of style, entertainment and conviviality.
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Eersel Tourist Days 2024
What a fantastic edition of the Tourist Days we had again! For three Thursdays, Eersel was all about cosiness, good food, unique products and, of course, lots of entertainment.
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Relax In The Woods - Eindhoven Backyard
From soothing the wind in your hair and the sun on your face during a Beach Yoga Session to getting your breathing under control in an ice bath with thirty kilos of ice cubes. The Relax In The Woods event was held on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June.
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48 hours in the heart of Eersel
What can you discover during a 48-hour trip in our beautiful Eersel? We, at Visit Eersel, are only too happy to tell you! Read along?
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NK Cross in Eersel
On 16 and 17 December 2023, the Dutch Cross Country Championships took place on the E3 strand in Eersel. It was a sporty & successful weekend!
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Christmas market Eersel
When you think of Christmas and Christmas markets, you quickly think in clichés. Beautifully lit stalls, fire pits, mulled wine, lights, music, hot chocolate, decorations and nostalgia. It was all there on Sunday 10 December in Eersel and it was fantastic.
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Fun outings in Eersel with kids during the summer holidays
The summer holidays are in full swing & many parents are looking for fun activities to keep their kids busy. But how can you make the holidays fun without raiding your wallet? No worries, in this blog we take you through municipality Eersel!
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7x what to do in the centre of Eersel
In this blog, we take you on a journey of discovery through the centre of Eersel. Enjoy a tasty high tea or slide into one of your favourite restaurants in Eersel. Do you prefer going into nature? Put on your walking shoes and be enchanted...
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Network meeting Accommodations de Kempen
Last Thursday, on 30 March 2023, the first network meeting of the cooperating Visit organisations within the Land van de Brabantse Kempen took place. The theme of this meeting was 'Out of the Box', and did we go? Yes indeed!
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How old traditions can also keep a guild young
Many Kempenaeren still remember from their childhood the sound of the drum when the Guld arrived in the distance, singing "der hedde de Guld, der heddde de Guld, der hedde verdomme de Guld".
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On the road with 'Het Snoeperke
Culinary enjoyment, that's what you do in the Brabant Kempen. We thought that was a good reason to test out 'Het Snoeperke'!
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The culinary game season has begun!
Autumn.....time of crisp days, dark evenings, warmth in the home and tasty hearty meals. Game lovers eagerly await this period as the culinary game season begins!
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Cycling routes along historic buildings
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September are dedicated to Open Monument Day. During this weekend, you can take a look at several cultural-historical buildings. We developed two cycling routes around these buildings.
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Eersel tourist days
Finally the time had come again, the tourist days in Eersel could take place again! Three sun-drenched Thursdays transformed Eersel's Markt, het Hint and the Nieuwstraat into the cosiest fair in Brabant.
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Pilgrimages in Vessem
Monastic life has brought much to North Brabant. Get to know the life and work of Brabant's monastics, then and now, while walking. The Pelgrimsherberg Kafarnaüm in Vessem is one of the highlights.
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Wish - Growth - Maps
Eersel has new greeting cards! Would you like to congratulate someone, thank them, wish them strength or send them a message? Send a special greeting card. It will grow if you plant it.
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Glowing Cycle Route
Some 200 years ago in Brabant's Eersel, people were poor but happy and content. They liked to gather with friends and family in the evening. Then they would tell each other scary stories. Especially the story of the 'Gloeiige' was liked to be told.
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On Visit(e) at Dinee Cafe De Kempen in Knegsel
Are you out and about? Whether cycling or taking a stroll in the woods. Then lunch or a cosy drink at Dinee Cafe De Kempen is highly recommended. A friendly café located in the centre of Knegsel.
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SterrenStrand TerSpegelt
At the SterrenStrand at Recreatiepark TerSpegelt , your children will play all day in, on and around sand and beach. The SterrenStrand is just a five-minute drive from the centre of Eersel, making it an ideal outing for the whole family.
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Activities with children in the area
In the Eersel area, there is a lot to do when you want to go out with your family. In the immediate region around Eersel, you can choose from several large amusement parks especially for children of different ages.
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The Eight Beatitudes
A collective name for the eight cosy and picturesque villages in the Dutch Kempen region. One of these villages is Eersel, but Duizel, Hulsel, Knegsel, Netersel, Reusel, Steensel and Winterle are also part of this historic designation.