Heusden
A miniature fortress town surrounded by a star-shaped moat, with windmills, a harbor, and neat brick houses that look like a painting. Ideal for a half-day trip.
Heusden lies on the Maas River about 15 kilometers northwest of Den Bosch. It is a fully preserved star-shaped fortress town, restored in the second half of the 20th century to its 17th-century appearance. The town is small: the walls, bastions, three windmills, a small harbor, and cobbled lanes can all be explored on foot in 1 to 2 hours. There are plenty of antique shops, galleries, and cafés. In summer you can take a small boat across the Maas. From Den Bosch you can cycle (about 1 hour, through rural scenery) or take a bus with a transfer. By car it takes about 20 minutes, and there is a car park outside the town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park
- Efteling
- National Monument Kamp Vught
- Loevestein Castle
- Jan de Groot (Bossche Bol)
- Binnendieze Boat Tour
- Uilenburg
- De Moriaan