Enjoying summer
in the Land van de Peel
Summer activities in the Land van de Peel
Summer in the Land van de Peel means being outdoors. Take a dip in a natural swimming spot or find a terrace by the water. Choose what suits your day below.
Summer holiday with the kids?
Six weeks off, and something different every day in the Land van de Peel. Walk barefoot through the mud at Toon Kortooms Park. Talk to a mammoth using AI at Museum Klok & Peel in Asten. Or get knighted at Museum Helmond, housed in Kasteel Helmond. The best family days out are waiting for you.
Plan your summer holiday
Kies je zomeractiviteit
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Swimming
Swimming
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Cycling
Cycling
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Hiking
Hiking
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Watersports
Watersports
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Grab a terrace
Grab a terrace
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Ice cream
Ice cream
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PeelPeuzelen
PeelPeuzelen
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Parks and gardens
Parks and gardens
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Markets
Markets
Get the most out of summer - Seven ways to enjoy summer in the Land van de Peel, from tasting to slowing down.
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Taste summer straight from the land
Skip the supermarket and drive past the farm shops in the Land van de Peel. Buy artisan dairy at the Martina Hoeve in Helmond, or a fresh soft-serve ice cream from the vending machine at Loei Lekker in Asten.
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Toast a long summer evening
Settle in at Havenplein in Helmond or the Markt in Deurne. On Ridderplein in Gemert, you'll enjoy your drink with a castle view.
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Take it a little slower
Walk a short loop such as the Aa Dal in Asten, along a babbling stream, or challenge yourself with a long-distance trail like Ons Kloosterpad. On foot, you reach the most beautiful spots in the Land van de Peel.
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Cycle with the wind in your hair
Cycle along the famous garden path from the song "Het Dorp" near Museum De Wieger, or taste local produce along one of the food routes. From a relaxed ride to full speed on the mountain bike trails.
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Take in culture, indoors and out
Follow the art route through the centre of Helmond, past sculptures and open galleries, or step inside Museum De Wieger in Deurne, a gathering place for artists for almost a century. On hot days, the museums of the Land van de Peel are a cool retreat.
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Stay the night in the Land van de Peel
Sleep in a cabin among the Lieropse woods, or choose a glamping tent next to the alpacas in Mariahout. That's how a day trip turns into a long weekend.
Join the Land van de Peel Summer Challenge
The best summer memories are often in the small things. Eating an ice cream at the farm, walking barefoot, or discovering something new together. The Summer Challenge turns small outings into a big adventure. Share a photo of your challenge on Instagram with #ZomerinLandvandePeel and #LandvandePeel. Who knows, we might share your story.
Veelgestelde vragen
You can swim outdoors at Natuurbad Nederheide in Milheeze and at Recreatieplas Berkendonk in Helmond, which is free to enter. Looking for an outdoor pool with a slide? Head to Zwembad De Diepsteeckel in Zwembad De Diepsteeckel in Someren Someren or Zwembad De Schop in Asten. See all swimming spots in the Land van de Peel.
Duck into a museum: visit Museum Helmond, Castle Helmond, ring the bell yourself at Museum Klok & Peel in Asten, or play retro games at the HomeComputerMuseum. Find more inspiration on the Castles and museums page.
Yes, dogs are welcome in the nature reserves of the Land van de Peel, on a lead and on the marked paths. During the breeding season (15 March to 15 July) and the bird migration season (15 October to 30 November), parts of the nature reserves are closed to the public. Check the signs on site.
Usually not yet at the start of the holiday, since the heather blooms from mid-August to mid-September. Plan your heather walk, or the 30-kilometre Strabrechtse Heide cycling route from Someren, towards the end of the holiday. Prefer to go on foot? Choose a route via Hiking in the Peel.
Free live music plays for eight Friday evenings at the Kasteeltuinconcerten in Helmond. The Nirwana garden festival in Lierop bursts into life in mid-August with pop and rock. For something calmer, join a brewery tour at Bavaria in Lieshout or visit the castle garden in Gemert. In Asten, Museum Klok & Peel shows the exhibition Uitgeleefd! Animals and bones, with finds from Brabant soil. See all dates in the agenda and filter by municipality.
Settle in at Havenplein in Helmond or the Markt in Deurne. On Ridderplein in Gemert, you'll enjoy your drink with a castle view. See more places to enjoy Burgundian dining in the Land van de Peel.
Pick up the free Peelpaspoort for children aged 4 to 12. They collect stamps at kid-friendly locations and solve a mystery. Available at participating locations and at the tourist information points.