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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!

Procession Park and statue of Mary in Ommel

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 Ommel 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.

For information and to register for a tour, please contact VVV Asten. Email winkel@vvv-asten.nl or call +31 493 629 999.

Guided tours for groups on request:

  • Per guide: 1-25 people (multiple guides available)
  • Cost: €2.50 per person (minimum €50 per guide); children up to 7 years old free of charge
  • Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours

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.

Guided tours for groups are also available outside the opening hours on request:

  • Per guide: 1-25 people
  • Cost: €5 per person
  • Duration: 1 hour
 
 

 

 

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.

Guided tours for groups on request:

  • Per guide: 1-15 people (more guides available)
  • Cost: €5 per person
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

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.

Register via VVV Asten, winkel@vvv-asten.nl or call +31 493 692 999.

Guided tours for groups on request:

  • Per guide: 1-15 people
  • Cost: €5 per person
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

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.

It is currently not safe to give guided tours. The castle is also not open to individual visitors. Keep an eye on our website for news!

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