Helmond Noord-Brabant
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Helmond is a city in the province
of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands. It lies along the
Aa River and the Zuid-Willems Canal east of Eindhoven. The centre
of Helmond has a castle which was built by Jan III van Berlaer
around 1350. Helmond has many textile companies, the Vlisco factory
is located next to the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal which runs through
the city. Its textile factories and iron foundries have suffered
in recent decades, and the town is now dependent on the service
sector. A 15th-century castle formerly housed the local government,
which moved out in 1982 and was replaced by a small museum and
an art gallery. There are several wildlife preserves and other
castles in the vicinity. |
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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 Helmond? |
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Helmond is about 128 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Helmond is about 126 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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Helmond holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Helmond Holland
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Bospark
City: Mierlo
Region: Noord-Brabant
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 Up to 6 Persons.
The park: Woodland park of Wolfsven is a large park, located
in the dense woodlands surrounding Mierlo. The park is especially
notable for it's copious presence of water and the lovely natural
setting. Centrally located in the park is the lake and the fishing
river. Accommodation: Detached bungalows (completely renovated
in 2005) with patio and garden furniture. One child's bed per
bungalow is provided as a standard item. An extra baby package
(play pen, camping cot [excl. linens and duvet], child's high
chair and child's bath) or a toddlers package (camping cot [excl.
linens and duvet] and child?s high chair) to rent, ? 22 per weekend/midweek/week,
respectively, ? 10 per weekend/midweek/week. Pets only accepted
on request (4? per animal per day). End of stay cleaning charge
is mandatory. |
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