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Guided tours

in Asten

een groep mensen daalt van de trap van de molen af naar beneden

Guided Tours Asten

The Asten tourist office organises various guided tours led by a tourist office guide. Visit, for example, De Oostenwind windmill, the castle ruins of Asten-Heusden, the Church of St. Mary Presentation, the Procession Park in Ommel, or take a village walk through the centre of Asten. Looking for a fun activity for a family day or staff outing? Then Asten is the place to be! *

More information about prices and reservation can be found near the bottom of this page.

Procession Park and statue of Mary

In Ommel, next to and behind the church, you will find the Mariaoord Ommel Procession Park. This park was laid out in 1913 because of the many pilgrimages to Ommel. 
The park contains 14 Stations of the Cross and six chapels in which the history of the statue and the rescue of Jan van Haven is depicted through unique sandstone sculptures. The park also features a Calvary and a Marian grotto. The monumental park will be completely restored in 2022/2023 and equipped with beautiful wheelchair-friendly paths. In addition to the park, the tour will of course also focus on the statue of Mary located in the church. This is a Byzantine statue that was found around 1400. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. The church is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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De Oostenwind windmill

The windmill in Asten is a so-called post mill or standard mill, the oldest type of windmill in our country. It is not known exactly how old the windmill is, but the year 1506 can be found in the post, and according to old writings, there was already a windmill there before that time.

Are you curious about this mill and the miller's work? Then come to De Oostenwind mill for a guided tour. If there is enough wind, the mill will turn and possibly grind grain.

The mill is open on Saturdays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (from November to March, it is only open in reasonable weather). When open, the mill is in operation and the miller is present to provide explanations. Advance reservations are not necessary. Admission is free. A small contribution towards the maintenance of the mill is greatly appreciated.

The mill is currently operating every Wednesday- and Saturday-afternoon. In the winter months operation may be suspended in case of bad weather. When the mill is in operation, millers are on hand to provide information. Group visits for other days can be offered on request.

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Bell village Asten

In the 15th century, a man who called himself Jan die smet vander Diesdunc, after a hamlet near Asten, lived in the centre of Asten. Almost six centuries later, traces of Jan are still present. In the Holy Mary Presentation Church hangs a bell from 1447 bearing his name, and on Koningsplein you will find a statue of him.

Curious about the history of Asten, its most beautiful sights and most striking places? Then come to Asten for a guided tour.

bronzen beeld van man (smid) met klepel gemeentehuis op de Markt met blauwe lucht een pleintje met huizen met de sfeer van een hofje

Maria Presentatiekerk

At the end of the 19th century, Asten was a fairly wealthy village with many factories and affluent dignitaries. It was time for a new church, so between 1896 and 1898, a church was built in the then modern neo-Gothic style. This impressive building was designed by architect Caspar Fransen from Roermond. The church was officially consecrated on 19 September 1898.

Would you like to learn more about this church, its beautiful murals, the main altar, the Stations of the Cross, the statues of the Calvary group and the church museum in the choir loft? Then come to the Church of the Presentation of Mary for a guided tour. The church is open to visitors every day.

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Art walk

During this short route a guide leads participants past beautiful and sometimes hidden works of art in the centre of Asten. Along the way, the guide provides more information about the history, meaning and symbolism of each work of art.

The art walk takes place every third Saturday of the month. For groups, the tour can also be booked at other times on request.

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Prices and reservation

Various guided tours available in Asten. The guides from Toeristisch Asten will be delighted to tell your group all about e.g. the Procession Park or the windmill, the church or the village and all its monuments, as well as the many works of art to be found here. Guided tours cost € 5,- per person, with the exception of the Procession Park, which you can enjoy for just € 2,50 per person. The guided tours last 60–90 minutes. Booking is essential and can be made by calling +31-493-629999 or emailing winkel@toeristisch-asten.nl. You can also contact us with any other questions, such as your required group size. For many of the tours multiple guides are available.

Guided tours for the castle ruins should always be booked through www.kasteelasten.nl. See below.

 

Castle ruins

On the edge of the Peel, hidden behind lush vegetation, lie the romantic remains of the more than 600-year-old castle of Asten. The idyllic ruins evoke an eventful past of land reclamation, wars and witch hunts. The last war proved fatal for the castle. In 1944, an attack on the castle reduced the building to ruins.

For guided tours we refer to the website
www.kasteelasten.nl.

een groep mensen staat in een dakloze kamer van de kasteelruïne

* Participation in guided tours is at your own risk.

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