Camping De Spaendershorst

Get out into this green and peaceful land: from the site you can easily reach the Rovertse Heide nature area about five kilometres from the Belgian border, just the ticket for all sorts of Kempen region outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, canoeing and horse riding. Hiking routes of three, seven and seven and a half kilometres start from the car park opposite the house of Oranjebond, less than a kilometre away; for cycling or lengthier active days, take your wheels along the 31-kilometre Gorp and Roovert Route, the 46-kilometre Smokkelaarsroute or the 57-kilometre Aa-valleiroute, all accessible from the VVV tourist office in Hilvarenbeek. Take under-12s to the amusement park of Speelland Beekse Bergen for a family day out among rides, water rides, pedalo boating, racing, pony riding and regular events such as pirate or cowboy days – all on a parkland space that includes a large sandy beach if you need a bit of a breather. The park is run by the same company as the nearby Safaripark Beekse Bergen: buy a combo ticket for both to get the best deals. About half an hour away there's the Efteling fantasy theme park, with rides, attractions and live entertainment in a fairyland setting populated by elves, trolls and other fantastic beings.