Heusden Fortress
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cultural garden of Brabant
Heusden Fortress
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botanical garden of Brabant
Heusden Fortress
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cultural garden of Brabant
Heusden Fortress
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water garden of Brabant
Heusden Fortress
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cultural garden of Brabant
Heusden Fortress
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cultural garden of Brabant
Heusden Fortress
taste the atmosphere of yesteryear
With its picturesque streets, centuries-old buildings, many studios and galleries, special stores, well-equipped harbors and top restaurants, fortified town Heusden is a great destination for lovers of art, culture, history, water sports and good food and drink. After a thorough restoration, the burgundian town received the "Europa Nostra," the highest European award in this field. Come too and discover why visitors from all over the world mingle with hospitable locals here. For tourist information, visit TIP Heusden. For parking tips click here! You can download a map of fortified town Heusden here.
Heusden: cultural garden of Brabant
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the best stores
the best stores
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culinary enjoyment
culinary enjoyment
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historical setting
historical setting
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Monaco on the Meuse
Monaco on the Meuse
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guided tours
guided tours
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activities and events
activities and events
on the road with a guide
The guide leads you through alleys, past squares, the city harbor, beautifully restored fortifications, the many monumental buildings and tells about the rich history of the picturesque fortified town.
Book a guided tour
Must sees and must do's in Heusden and surrounding areas - this is not to be missed!
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Stadswandeling onder leiding van een gids in vesting Heusden
Stadswandeling onder leiding van een gids in vesting Heusden
Heusden
Fortified town of Heusden - discover past and present
The best events in Heusden and surrounding areas. - something you have to be a part of!
Taking to the water - Valhalla for water sports enthusiasts
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Moor in Heusden!
Heusden, located on the Bergsche Maas, offers with marina De Wiel, the port of WSV Heusden and the picturesque city harbor plenty of opportunities for pleasure boating. With renovated jetties, electricity, water, showers and free WIFI, the harbors are well equipped for regular berth holders and transients.
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Cruises
Rondvaart Wiljo provides canal cruises and day trips to many beautiful destinations, departing from the monumental fortified town of Heusden. This for groups, smaller groups as well as individuals. Enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or the buffets on board.
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Sloepverhuur
Rent a sloop for your group outing, like birthday, bachelor party, graduation, staff outing, relation day, family gathering or just because you can? BOEI35 arranges it for you! On request complete with filled picnic basket or lunch/dinner.
Welcome to Heusden! - Brabant is open
Blogs about Heusden Fortress - experience past and present
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Zuiderwaterlinie and De Langstraat
Zuiderwaterlinie and De Langstraat
The Zuiderwaterlinie forms a unique series of historic fortified towns and surrounding areas linked by the authentic story of defending the Netherlands on water.
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History of Heusden
History of Heusden
Heusden is renowned as a seventeenth century fortified town. In many ways, Heusden still resembles (or more accurately, resembles again) the town as the Amsterdam mapmaker Joan Blaeu depicted it on his famous map of 1649. But the town is much older.
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Fortifications of Heusden
Fortifications of Heusden
Toward the end of the sixteenth century, a new era presented itself in Heusden. The city government sided with William of Orange, and Heusden's defenses were adjusted to keep Spanish troops out of Holland.
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Restoration of Heusden
Restoration of Heusden
The impoverishment that occurred in the nineteenth century had made Heusden a dilapidated monument town. Especially after the devastation of 1944, the town was badly battered. The municipal government was faced with the task of restoring and growing the town.