Bergen op Zoom Noord-Brabant
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Bergen op Zoom is a city in province
of North Brabant in the south of the Netherlands. It lies close
to the border with Belgium and is about 25 kms north of the city
of Antwerp. The main A58- E312 highway bypasses the town. The
old fortified city of Bergen op Zoom developed along the banks
of the river Schelde and was a remarkable natural defensive site,
surrounded by marshes and easily-floodable polders. During the
17th century three forts were built surrounding the city and
a canalized diversion of the Scheldt acted as a ditch around
its walls. The fortifications were dismantled in 1867, and the
town was occupied by the Germans during World War II. Buildings
of interest still stand, such as The Markiezenhof Palace, built
in the 15th and 16th centuries, housing a cultural centre and
a museum with a picturesque courtyard, paintings, period rooms,
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Places to visit in Noord-Brabant |
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North Brabant is a large province
of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered
by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River in the north, Limburg
in the east and Zeeland in the west, centrally positioned between
the port cities of Rotterdam and Antwerp and the German Ruhr
area. Its capital is ’s Hertogenbosch. North Brabant is
mostly flat, but nearly every part of it is above sea level,
therefore there are not as many canals as in the lower parts
of The Netherlands. While most of the population lives in urban
areas, the province is scattered with villages and most of the
land is cultivated. Forests, heathlands and dune areas can be
found, where cycling and walking are popular. There are theme
parks at Safari Beekse Bergen or Speelland, Efteling theme park,
full of breathtaking attractions, fairy tales, natural beauty
and spectacular shows, and nature parks like the Loonse and Drunense
Duinen, Kampina or the Oisterwijkse woods and Fens. |
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Where is Bergen op Zoom? |
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Bergen op Zoom is about 145 kms from
Amsterdam and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Bergen op Zoom is about 70 kms from
Rotterdam and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Bergen op Zoom holiday homes - Accommodation in or
close to Bergen op Zoom Holland
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De Molen
City:Hoogerheide
Region:Noord-Brabant
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 Up to 30 Persons.
This simple but cosy, child friendly accommodation (200m2), peaceful
situated, adjoining the forest of Hoogerheide, adjacent to a
manege. A paradise for children! The accommodation borders with
the forest and is freely accessible, by foot, cycle as well as
horse. There is much to see and enjoy in the surrounding. Within
several minutes walk, you will find a beautiful swimming pool
in the town, with outdoor pool, suntan area and well equipped
sauna. Stable on request, at a cost. The historical Bergen op
Zoom lies within a 10km distance. |
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