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Tilburg The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Tilburg, excitingly challenging

With its lively cultural climate and numerous students, Tilburg really feels like a hospitable city, fully future-proof. The water and the pier in the Piushaven make a great setting for the many events to be found in Tilburg. You can enjoy live concerts, dance and club evenings and festivals where you can celebrate late into the night every week at Poppodium 013, the largest pop music venue in the Netherlands.

Tilburg played a leading role in the textile industry in the Netherlands. You can learn all about it in the Textielmuseum. But there’s more, in the adjacent TextielLab work by national and international designers, architects, artists and students is on display. They research the potential of fabrics, innovative techniques and traditional skills.

Be sure to also visit Museum De Pont. This museum, housed in a former windmill, has been a treasure chest full of modern art since 1988. The collection comprises over 600 works by more than 60 renowned national and international artists.

Roots Tiny House

Roots Tiny House

Roots Tiny House. A folding table with two stools, a small shower room with toilet and bed where you should not fall out. It is considerably increased so that there is a lot of space to store things. In the smallest hotel in the city (25 square meters) it is a bit difficult, but that is the charm of it.

LocHal

LocHal

Right behind the train station of Tilburg stands the impressive LocHal. This former train workshop has been transformed into a cultural hotspot. Here you will find the Library, where you can not only borrow books. You can also take a look at the various labs, visit one of the many activities or settle down at one of the workplaces. Kunstloc Brabant is committed to art and culture and they have an exhibition space at the LocHal with work of artists from Brabant. Companies and entrepreneurs can visit Seats2meet in the LocHal. Here are several spaces for rent where you can organize an event, congress or meeting. CAST als resides in the LocHal. This is Tilburg’s center for architecture and town planning.

Doloris

Doloris

Doloris is Tilburg’s most unique and adventurous experience by far. Literally walk through works of art in the surrealistic 'Meta Maze', and once you have found your way out, relax and discuss your experience in the Rooftop bar. Culture lovers of all ages and travel enthusiasts alike will enjoy these more than 40 rooms with surrealistic art, designed and built by the makers of Karmanoia. Immerse yourself completely in a mysterious world and allow yourself an unforgettable experience in this trendy hotspot in the centre of the city. The bar/restaurant on top of the maze, aptly named Rooftop, offers food and drinks and the possibility to enjoy a beautiful view over the city, even from inside. Accessible to everyone, and the perfect place to exchange thoughts on the cool maze you just experienced below. Relax on one of the many seats, benches or rocking chairs and share worldly dishes with your friends while you watch the sunset from the roof terrace.

Spoorpark Tilburg

Spoorpark Tilburg

Very close to the train station and the city centre, the ‘Central Park’ of Tilburg is located. This former train workshop area has been transformed via a citizen initiative into a beautiful green city park (almost 10ha). Here you will find a city camping, a Grand cafe called T-Huis, a panorama tower, urban sports facilities, public toilets, beach volleyball facilities and much more. You can go for a walk, dance under the water fountains or sit in the grass and relax whilst drinking a cup of coffee.

Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum - Tilburg

Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum - Tilburg

Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum. This grand 4 star hotel is situated in the heart of Tilburg. Right in the center of the shopping, dining and nightlife. Facilitating it’s own sport and wellness accommodation and two restaurants.

Van der Valk Hotel Tilburg

Van der Valk Hotel Tilburg

The newest Valk Exclusive hotel just opened with 160 rooms, restaurant and bar. But don’t be schocked because they also have a modern fitness and a lovely swimming pool. That’s not all! They also have a wellness, beauty salon a roof terrace and casino! Located right on the A58, exit Kempenbaan and Leijpark. In the vicinity of the area is the Beekse Bergen, the Efteling and Abbey Koningshoeven.

De Pont

De Pont

De Pont museum is a museum full of contemporary art. The museum is in a former will-spinning mill in Tilburg where it has been converted into a unique space for the contemporary art. You can see artworks from various artists, at their website you can find an extensive list of all the artists featured at De Pont.

Shopping - Tilburg

Shopping - Tilburg

Shopping in Tilburg, delicious! Tilburg has one of the most modern and compact inner cities of the country with something for everyone. In the media it is already compared to Berlin in terms of atmosphere! You will find several smaller shopping areas here, each with its own atmosphere.

Textielmuseum

Textielmuseum

The Textielmuseum is a museum that showcases textile design. It's located in a former textile factory, which is a very important part of the history of Tilburg. What makes this museum unique though, is that it is still a working factory.

Carnival - Tilburg

Carnival - Tilburg

This is the best time of the year for a lot of people participating in the carnival and it’s only just around the corner (you know how time flies). It’s the 55th edition of carnival in the Kruikenstad, so it promises to be another big one. If u can’t wait any longer, then start looking for your outfit now. There’s an extensive programme for the next carnival, so be sure to keep checking back to the website as the time draws closer.

Korte Heuvel & Piusplein - Tilburg

Korte Heuvel & Piusplein - Tilburg

If you feel like dancing, you can’t go wrong with the ‘Piusplein’ and ‘De Korte Heuvel’. These streets have got the greatest bars and pubs. There is a place for everyone, and everyday something you like is opened.

Het Pastorielokaal - Tilburg

Het Pastorielokaal - Tilburg

The Pastorielokaal can be found at the harbor area. It’s the perfect spot if you need a gift for someone else or for yourself. They’ve got great accessoiries for your home; from lamps to cutlery and from posters to cups. They also have a nice collection of postcards and small gifts for special moments. Inside the Pastorielokaal you can find Zoete Moed where Yvette sells here homemade cakes and other sweets. She also makes very good peanut butter by the way!

Natuurmuseum Brabant - Tilburg

Natuurmuseum Brabant - Tilburg

A perfect museum to visit with children and the whole family is Natuurmuseum Brabant. It aims to encourage people to appreciate nature and to educate them about it. The museum showcases a variety of different exhibitions and interactive activities.

Tilburg Fair

Tilburg Fair

In July, we welcome back the Tilburgse Kermis! With over 200 rides and 3km of fun, it’s no surprise that this large fair attracts thousands of visitors every year. Don’t be fooled – it’s not all just rides. There is so much more, such as a giant parade, a theatre, fair, markets and music. All in all, it’s THE ultimate kermis of the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe!

Spoorzone - Tilburg

Spoorzone - Tilburg

The Spoorzone in Tilburg is the area right behind the central train station that has been useless for years but is now hot and happening! In the last few years all kinds of new restaurants have opened up in the Spoorzone.

Vandemaker - Tilburg

Vandemaker - Tilburg

You might need to search for Vandemaker (‘fromthemaker’) when you’re visiting for the first time as it’s located in a quiet street just off the main shopping street, but it’s definitely worth a visit. At Vandemaker they sell work from (mostly local) creatives.

Dolfijn - Tilburg

Dolfijn - Tilburg

Dolfijn offers activities for everyone. It’s best known for its big an modern bowling alleys but you can also come there to play minigolf, challenge yourself in an escape room or to play one of the many virtual reality games. All of these activities are easily to combine together with the restaurant and the bar.

Kaapstad Tilburg

Kaapstad Tilburg

In the middle of Summer. The city center of Tilburg gets hijacked by artists for a weekend. We question the world as we know it. We poke and prick, turn things around and look at the city as if we were seeing her for the first time. We fight fixed ideas with our own weapons; with creativity and wonder. Audience is invited to see and play. Nothing is more normal.

013 - Tilburg

013 - Tilburg

013 is a music venue with live concerts from many artists, dance and clubnights and many different activities.There are two concert halls of which the "Main Stage" is the largest, with a capacity of 3,000 attendees. The smaller stage have a capacity of 700 attendees.

De Voltage - Tilburg

De Voltage - Tilburg

De Voltage has got fifty different activities for every age and for groups from two persons to 2000 persons. You can choose just one activity but you can also compose a complete package possibly together with food. Activities such as karting, laser gaming, paintballing, sumo wrestling or following a workshop. There is an activity for everyone, and an overview about all of the activities is available on the website.

De Houtloods - Tilburg

De Houtloods - Tilburg

Planning a trip to Tilburg? Make sure to book your table at De Houtloods. This restaurant in the Spoorzone behind the central station alone is already worth a trip to Tilburg. The interior is different than a regular restaurant. The open kitchen is placed at the center of the restaurant. You can literally watch the chefs as you’re having dinner. I always appreciate my plate so much more when I see how much effort the chefs have put into it! And they really do put a lot of effort in each dish. The combination of flavors and textures is perfectly in tune!

Oliemeulen - Tilburg

Oliemeulen - Tilburg

Oliemeulen is an indoor zoo with more than 150 different animal species including stray skunks and flying dogs. Very special is that you can touch and hold animals like a tarantula or a snake if you would like to.

RAK - Tilburg

RAK - Tilburg

RAK is a restaurant at the harbor of Tilburg, which is called the Piushaven (check that area out anyways, it’s really nice). RAK is literally located on the water, making it a wonderful location to visit. If you’re eating inside you’re floating on the water and on the big terrace outside you’ll overlook the water. The interior has hints of soft pink, green and dark-blue and wouldn’t misfit in a hip neighborhood in London. For lunch RAK serves sandwiches, salads and soft shell taco’s and the dishes for dinner vary from bavette to mussels.

De Wagon - Tilburg

De Wagon - Tilburg

De Wagon is from the same owners as De Houtloods and also has a unique interior. The entire restaurant is built in a former train wagon! The unique location is a reason to visit on its own, but the food is also delicious. And what I like best is that they have their own homemade iced teas, juices and lemonades. They have a simple but tasty lunch menu and an exclusive dinner menu.

Tilburg Countryside

Tilburg Countryside

Tilburg is one of the ‘greenest’ cities of the Netherlands. The countryside around Tilburg features some of the best nature that the Netherlands has to offer and is perfect for just getting out there and leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind you for a moment. Areas like ‘De Oude Warande’, Stadbos013, Spoorpark, Moerenburg and Leijpark are sure to offer you pretty brilliant moments of lush nature. Find out how to get there by clicking the website.

Events - Tilburg

Events - Tilburg

There are tons of events in Tilburg throughout the year. With over 700 (!!) events per year Tilburg is the event city of the Netherlands. Checkout what, where and when at the website.

City walks - Tilburg

City walks - Tilburg

Take a guided down town city tour. During this walk you will undoubtedly learn to look at the city in a different way. Join us on Den Heuvel, through the Willem II street, the strait area, the old Market and the palace. At the end of the walk you have definitely become a bit more Tilburger!

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