Baarle-Nassau Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Brouwershuis

Brouwershuis, Baarle-Nassau

 OlafS Says:  This is one of the highlights of this place, a beer shop annex cafe. When I came here the first time (must have been in 1994) they had a huge choice of beers, mainly Belgian ones but also from more exotic countries. I used to come here regularly to buy some beers that were... 

Nat at the border

Nat at the border, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  As you can see in this picture Nat is just on the border here, on the left it is the Netherlands and on the right it is Belgium. Thanks goodness they uses the Euro now, before I could never calculate with Belgium franks. 

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Brouwershuis: Family friendly Brouwershuis

Brouwershuis: Family friendly Brouwershuis, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  The Brouwershuis is also family friendly place, I mean, especially during the summer when the terrace is open, I think that in the next time when I am around with my kids I know I can bring them here with me as well. 

Brouwershuis: The old classic bar of Brouwershuis

Brouwershuis: The old classic bar of Brouwershuis, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  This is the old classic bar at the Brouwershuis, but because we were there in a nice warm day in the summer we did not really feel like sitting inside and we used the nice terrace at the backyard. 

Nightlife  

Nat at the Tourmalet': Nat at the Tourmalet'

Nat at the Tourmalet': Nat at the Tourmalet', Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  And, of course, to have customers is one thing, but having Nat as your customer is even better, just look at this smile, no explanation needed, yes, a cigarette and a beer. 

The bartender in Tourmalet: The bartender in Tourmalet

The bartender in Tourmalet: The bartender in Tourmalet, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  As you can see in this picture, the bartender was really busy LOL, actually the bartender seems to us very bored and he was very happy to get few customers that afternoon 

Transportation  

Parking

Parking, Baarle-Nassau

 OlafS Says:  There are lots of parking spaces all over the village but you may have to look for them. You can even park your car in two countries at the same time if you want and if you know where to do it (at the square behind the former station). Almost a shame that parking is for... 

Bus

Bus, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  There are buses all day long from Breda, ride was about 30 minutes, I do not remember the price or which bus number, I did kept the ticket, it is somewhere here on my desk, when I will find it I will add more details. 

Shopping  

De Biergrens: Beer

De Biergrens: Beer, Baarle-Nassau

 OlafS Says:  Het Brouweshuis (see must-see activities) is not the only place in the village where you can buy beer. De Biergrens is another option. Biergrens means 'beer border'. You probably guessed it; the border runs right through it. That has its advantages. Two countries, two... 

Petrus Brouwershuis: Beer shop

Petrus Brouwershuis: Beer shop, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  I heard that this place is popular for shopping, but for me, the only interesting item to buy here is beer, and the store is Petrus Brouwershuis, where you can buy beer for home or just drink at the bar. Beer of course 

Local Customs  

Ename

Ename, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  At the Brouwershuis the beers came one after another, when I finish one, a new one came to the table, all fits in taste and strength to fits to each other.After the Sloeber I had this Ename, which is great one and no doubt one of my favourites. 

Sloeber

Sloeber, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  OK, so, I do not know much about the local customs here, but I came for the beer and I will just add here the list of those I did try at the Brouwershuis.So, that was the first one, Sloeber. 

Kwak

Kwak, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  The 4th beer I had the at the Brouwershuis was one of the famous ones, it was Kwak, but I must admit, I am not sure if it is so popular because of its quality or the way it is serves with the glass and wooden handle. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Don't come on a Sunday

Don't come on a Sunday, Baarle-Nassau

 OlafS Says:  Don't come on a Sunday, when the numerous BMW's and Mercedeses in the streets indicate that people from bad neighbourhoods in the area (read: Tilburg) come to do their shopping*. Yes, Baarle is a real bad taste-paradise with numerous shops selling cheap cigarettes,... 

The tourists

The tourists, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:  And those massive tourists, after finishing with photos taking and shopping, then they go on and drinking, as much as they can and fast as they can. 

Tourist Traps  

The Tourist Information Office (VVV)

The Tourist Information Office (VVV), Baarle-Nassau

 Nathalie_B Says:  As a tourist in Baarle Nassau/Hertog you'll probably want to step by the local tourist info office to get some information about the city. Unfortunately there's not that much you'll be able to get. All the brochures are in Dutch and cost money. The only information you'll be... 

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Friends

Friends, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:   Nat was watching all the time on Nenad, I guess she was afraid that I might get him. 

Friends

Friends, Baarle-Nassau

 Gili_S Says:   I only took my camera with me, and yes, two very nice people, Nat & Nenad 

Favorites  

Kaarsenmuseum - Baarle Hertog

Kaarsenmuseum - Baarle Hertog, Baarle-Nassau

 Nathalie_B Says:  This museum is located right by the church of Baarle Hertog and shows big collection of candles, some of them are very unique. All the candles have religious nature as well as some other works of art at the museum. The entrance fee is only 3Euro and it is open everyday... 

Mini Baarle

Mini Baarle, Baarle-Nassau

 Nathalie_B Says:  It is difficult to see where Baarle Nassau end and Baarle Hertog starts, if you happened to be by the Kaarsenmuseum, then right infront of it you'll find the scale model of Baarle Nassau/Hertog. Look for the green botton, once you press it the Dutch part of the city will go... 

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 Once in a destination all the tourists are doing the same thing, taking pictures. In Baarle Nassau you can take one picture while being in two countries. 

 

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Welcome to Paradise

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 Traveling with VTers can be very usefull especially if they are locals and can introduce you to some Off the beaten path places. VT member Kozzmozz once introduced me to Baarle Nassau therefore I feel... 

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Baarle-Nassau / Baarle-Hertog

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 Some things are so complicated that they really should be solved. Others are so complicated that they are far too interesting to solve. Baarle-Nassau is an example of the latter. It's probably the... 

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Baarle-Nassau

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 Baarle-Nassau is a nice small town and I came to this place because Nathalie took me here to have few excellent beers :) 

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Looking for the Paradise

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 Have you ever wondered if there are travel destinations that cause trouble? Well, to me, Baarle-Nassau is one of those. The first attempt I made stopped at the city of Nijmegen, due to bad weather.... 

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Baarle-Nassau

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Baarle-Nassau. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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