City trip Tilburg

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Ready for a city trip in the Netherlands, but no idea which city to choose? Tilburg is the perfect city for a city trip. We would love to show you the beauty that Tilburg has to offer

For many, Tilburg is not the first city that comes to mind for a city trip in the Netherlands. Yet a visit to Tilburg is more than worth it! Tilburg is the sixth-largest city in the Netherlands in terms of population, but at the same time it is a compact city where Brabant conviviality comes first. The city is undergoing rapid development and has an enormous amount to offer. We would love to share a number of reasons to book a city trip to Tilburg.

Hotspot 1: the Railway Zone

Be surprised by all the beauty that the Spoorzone has to offer you. The Spoorzone is an area in Tilburg, located behind the central station. And this area is undergoing extensive development! For example, the Lochal, World Building of the Year 2019, is located in the Spoorzone. Be surprised by this impressive building where learning, entrepreneurship, and meeting come together. In addition, a visit to the Hall of Fame is certainly also worthwhile. Are you visiting Tilburg with children? Then be sure to stop by Ontdekstation013. In this hall, train parts used to be made. Now the children can get to work making these parts themselves!

Hotspot 2: the Dwaalgebied

Wander through the various studios of quirky and creative entrepreneurs. In the Dwaalgebied, you will find beautiful mansions and a variety of lively hospitality venues and niche shops. You will find the Dwaalgebied as an extension of Heuvelstraat (shopping street). This is the vibrant heart of Tilburg. Also take a good look around: on various buildings you will find quirky sayings by creative minds.

Hotspot 3: the Piushaven

Close to the center of Tilburg you will find Piushaven. The former industrial port of Tilburg now serves as a vibrant place to live, work, and relax. Walk along the long canal and enjoy the peace that Tilburg can offer you. Then take a seat on one of the many terraces by the water. So much peace, right in the middle of the city!

Curious about other hotspots in Tilburg? We have listed the 10 hotspots in Tilburg for you.

Staying overnight during your city trip to Tilburg

Are you convinced about a city trip to Tilburg? Then Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum is the right place for your overnight stay. Our hotel is located in the city center, a ten-minute walk from the central station. Our hotel is also easy to reach by car. You can park your car around the corner at Heuvelpoort Parking Garage. When you step out of the hotel door, you are immediately on Heuvelplein: a pleasant square known for its many terraces. You will also find the shopping street and Piusplein just around the corner from the hotel. Book your overnight stay for your city trip to Tilburg.

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