Holiday apartment in Haaren: Culture, hiking trails and rural discoveries
Accommodation in Haaren
Haaren particularly reveals its character where culture, trails and regional produce come together. The Roman Catholic Sint-Lambertus Church was built between 1912 and 1914 in Neo-Gothic forms, based on a design by the architect W. Th. van Aalst. The Groot-Seminarie of the Diocese of Den Bosch stood in Haaren from 1839 to 1967. These two architectural and educational traces alone give the town different historical points of reference. When choosing a holiday apartment in Haaren, your stay can therefore be combined with cultural discoveries and active days.
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Churches, remembrance and historic buildings
The Kamp Haaren Memorial Site commemorates the events of the Second World War that took place in the former Groot-Seminarie Haaren and in its buildings and surroundings. The Oude Toren is the surviving part of the St. Lambertus Church, which dates from 1472. The tower is closed to the public; the area around its foundations has been designed as a resting place for passers-by. Kasteel Nemerlaer was originally a medieval castle and is situated on an extensive estate. The range therefore extends from a place of remembrance and a closed tower with a resting area to a castle complex on historic grounds.
Hiking through Kampina and Nemerlaer
Those who want to discover Haaren on foot will find several routes with different layouts. The Heide- en Hertogen wandelroute is 15.5 kilometres long and follows the green-and-yellow signs from one hiking junction to the next. It passes through the varied landscapes of Kampina and the Nemerlaer estate in Haaren. One section of the Pelgrimspad ends in Haaren after 19 kilometres. In addition, section 4a of the Marikenpad passes through Haaren on the route from Den Bosch to Tilburg. The different lengths and routes provide a clear basis for planning active days at your preferred pace.
Garden, cycling and nature walks
At Het Kruidenrijk, guided tours are open to everyone; they lead through the garden and orchard. The Oisterwijk Leather Route takes cyclists into the rural surroundings of Haaren. For those interested in nature, IVN Oisterwijk organises a nature walk on the last Tuesday of every month from March through October inclusive. This allows you to choose between a guided tour, a walk and a cycling tour when planning your activities.
White asparagus from Haaren
The white asparagus from Henk and Hannie van Empel is also part of the local character. It is grown in Haaren on the Brabant sandy soils in a nature- and environmentally conscious manner. From March to June, it is freshly harvested from the fields every morning and then sorted, washed and peeled on the farm. This seasonal speciality complements the historical and landscape impressions with a distinct taste of the region.
If you would like to choose a focus for your holiday apartment in Haaren, the options range from historic sites and hiking and cycling routes to regional asparagus. You can discover further destinations with Biezenmortel and Helvoirt.
To the overview of the wider travel region: Haaren.
