Hilvarenbeek Facts for Kids

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Hilvarenbeek

Former brewery now museum in Hilvarenbeek

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in North Brabant

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

96.49 km² (37.25 sq mi)

• Land

94.93 km² (36.65 sq mi)

• Water

1.56 km² (0.60 sq mi)

Elevation

18 m (59 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

15,092

• Density

159/km² (410/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

5080–5089

Area code

013

Hilvarenbeek is a lovely municipality and town in the southern part of the Netherlands. It is located very close to the border with Belgium. This area is well-known for its beautiful natural spots and exciting attractions for visitors.

Discover Hilvarenbeek: Fun and History
- Beekse Bergen: A Wild Adventure
- Sint-Petrus'-Banden Church
Villages and Neighborhoods
Famous People from Hilvarenbeek
Gallery
See also

Discover Hilvarenbeek: Fun and History

Hilvarenbeek offers a mix of fun activities and interesting history. It's a great place to explore!

Beekse Bergen: A Wild Adventure

The most popular place to visit here is called Beekse Bergen. It's a huge area with lots of different things to do. You can go on a real safari and see wild animals up close. There's also an amusement park with rides and playgrounds. If you want to stay longer, there are holiday bungalow parks and camping spots.

Sint-Petrus'-Banden Church

In the middle of Hilvarenbeek town, you'll find the Sint-Petrus'-Banden church. This is a very old church, built in the 14th and 15th centuries. It's a great example of Gothic architecture. The church's tower is especially famous in the Kempen region for its beautiful design.

Villages and Neighborhoods

The municipality of Hilvarenbeek includes the main town and several smaller villages. Each village often has its own church.

Main Villages

Here are some of the villages that are part of Hilvarenbeek:

Baarschot (a small village-like area with a Maria cave, but no church)
Biest-Houtakker
Diessen
Esbeek
Haghorst

Historic Neighborhoods

Some areas were once separate places but are now more like neighborhoods within Hilvarenbeek.

Beerten
Driehuizen
Dun
Gorp
Groenstraat
Groot Loo
Grote Voort
Hoog Spul
Hoogeind
Klein Loo
Kleine Voort
Laag Spul
Rovert
Slibbroek
Westerwijk

Hilvarenbeek's Landscape

Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, June 2015.

This map shows the different parts of Hilvarenbeek. You can see the towns, villages, and natural areas.

Famous People from Hilvarenbeek

Many interesting people have come from Hilvarenbeek and its surrounding villages.

Johannes Goropius Becanus (1519 in Gorp – 1573): He was a Dutch doctor, language expert, and scholar.

Johannes Goropius Becanus was a famous scholar.

Martinus Becanus (1563 in Hilvarenbeek – 1624): A Jesuit priest and religious writer.
Jacques Thomassen (born 1945 in Diessen): A Dutch expert in how organizations work and a university professor.
Henny Vrienten (born 1948 in Hilvarenbeek – 2022): A Dutch composer who wrote music for TV shows and movies.
Annie Abrahams (born 1954 in Hilvarenbeek): A Dutch artist known for her video installations and internet art.
Henk Baars (born 1960 in Diessen): A former professional Dutch cyclist who competed in cyclo-cross races.
Ronald van Raak (born 1969 in Hilvarenbeek): A Dutch politician, writer, and former academic.