Discover the surroundings of Tiny House Alba
In nature
Walking or cycling? You've come to the right place.
Tiny House Alba is located in the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, one of the finest walking and cycling municipalities in the Netherlands. Nearby you'll find the nature estate Landgoed De Utrecht, and you're right in the heart of the Brabantse Kempen, one of the most beloved regions in the country.
Start at a Natuurpoort (nature gateway) or choose your own path via the node network. You decide how far you want to walk or cycle. Handy apps like Komoot and AllTrails will help you on your way.
Landgoed De Utrecht
A vast nature area with ponds, forest, heathland and meadows. Thanks to the varied landscape, many plants and animals live here. There are several marked walking and cycling routes. A place where every season brings something different.
Andreas Schotel Art Walk
A short or long walk (3 or 10 km) past sculptures in the landscape, artists' easels in the field, and stories about farm life of old. Nature and art come together in this special corner of Brabant.
Observation tower D'n Flaestoren
Take a walk of around 9 km (about 2 hours) to the Flaestoren and enjoy the peace of the forest along the way. From the tower you can see far across the landscape. Round off with something tasty at Herberg In den Bockenreyder.
A stroll around the park
Fancy a little wander? Walk around Chaletpark Kempenbos and discover the mix of houses, from tiny to quirky and grand. Time for sunset? Stroll to the edge of the park and look out over the fields. Fancy something sweet? Get a soft-serve ice cream at BoerdeRijnen (open from April).
Discover Hilvarenbeek
Stories, nature and food come together in the area around Tiny House Alba. Follow a route through the landscape of Jan van Gorp and his 'Earthly Paradise', with historic buildings, climbing forests and charming terraces along the way. Taste the pastry specially created for him with passion fruit, raspberry and meringue, available at De Nieuwe Hoef.
Cycling from Tiny House Alba
Bring your own bike or hire one at the neighbouring park Summio. With the node networks of Kempenland and Hilvarenbeek nearby, you can choose a different route every day. Through forests, fields, villages and quiet lanes.
Day trips
Discover the places around Tiny House Alba. Fancy an outing during your stay? Around Tiny House Alba you'll find special spots, from organic farms to artistic pick-your-own gardens, from windmills to nature reserves. Big or small, nearby or a little further away: there's plenty to discover.
Boerderij 't Schop
An organic farm on the edge of Hilvarenbeek. You'll find a lovely farm shop full of organic vegetables, dairy, bread and other regional products. Perfect for picking up something delicious for your stay at Alba.
Molen De Doornboom
A working grain windmill in Hilvarenbeek. Every Saturday, when the wind allows, the mill turns and you can go inside. Next to the mill and museum De Dorpsdokter there is a small garden full of medicinal plants. Freely accessible and lovely to wander through.
Restaurant Pikaar
Ready for a special evening out? Treat yourself to a refined experience at Restaurant Pikaar in Hilvarenbeek. Awarded a Michelin star, but without pretension. Here it's all about attention, flavour and savouring a meal that stays with you.
Pick-your-own garden and studio Corien Veron
From June you can pick flowers here again. In Corien Veron's pick-your-own garden you put together your own field bouquet. Check her website for current opening hours or a creative workshop in the studio.
Oirschot, a Living Heritage Village
About 20 minutes' drive from Alba lies Oirschot: a charming village where history, nature and hospitality come together. Stroll past listed buildings, discover small boutiques or settle on a terrace at the square. Oirschot breathes Brabant history, and yet everything feels lively and welcoming.
De Efteling
A classic, and less than half an hour away. For those who fancy fairy tales, roller coasters and a day full of wonder.