Gilze Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

De Warande Park

De Warande Park, Gilze

 yumyum Says:  I really liked this park. It’s quite large and just behind the Den Overkaent garden. It features two lakes with ducks and other birds. Some people even fish in there.It’s also a popular place for locals to walk their dogs. You are supposed to keep your dog on the leash... 

Garden Den Overkaent

Garden Den Overkaent, Gilze

 yumyum Says:  This private garden is a major attraction in Gilze. It’s famous in the Nederlands and has won prices. You can also have a picnic there and they even have a toilet in the back.Obviously my visit wasn’t in the most flowery season but still, it’s a lovely and peaceful place to... 

Old townhall

Old townhall, Gilze

 yumyum Says:  There are not that many old building left. But in the center of the town which has two supermarkets, you will find a few older buildings, a park named Mollebos and the old townhall.The building dates back to 1863 when it was built for people to live in. After a fire, it was... 

Old fountain

Old fountain, Gilze

 yumyum Says:  On the small square at the beginning of Niewstraat you will find this funny looking building. It houses a very old wooden fountain or what is left of it. It is hundreds of years old.Near the old fountain you will find a shop that sells postcards of Gilze. There is no... 

Shoe maker monument

Shoe maker monument, Gilze

 yumyum Says:  The shoe maker monument is close to the old fountain monument and the tabacco shop. It is dedicated to the shoe making business which was once common in the area. 

Church

Church, Gilze

 yumyum Says:  This church looks rather impressive with its big tower. In fact I was told that it’s not that old at all. More or less opposite there is a bakery shop. 

Wash and Iron museum

Wash and Iron museum, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  Wash and Iron museum show you the history of doing the laundry .The museum has started as a hobby of collecting all kinds of was - and iron objects. This collection has developed in the course of time. Now the collection includes even more than 1600 objects, among which... 

Hotels  

Van Der Valk Hotel Gilze Rijen

 1 Review and 29 Opinions  Right in the "Green Heart of Brabant", between Tilburg and Breda, you will find Hotel Gilze Rijen. ... 

Wegrestaurant Gilze

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Restaurants  

pub serving food Den Brooy: very cosy

pub serving food Den Brooy: very cosy, Gilze

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Nightlife  

Cafe Schutterslust: I am not sure where to add this Cafe?

Cafe Schutterslust: I am not sure where to add this Cafe?, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  This café is a great place for children cause you find here the largest play yard of the town.But you can also party here during the evening, or have a quiet evening on the terrace.Several cycle paths through the woods, lead you to the café. After riding your bike you will... 

Village '' Gilze ''provincie Noord Brabant.: Kermis in '' Gilze ''

Village '' Gilze ''provincie Noord Brabant.: Kermis in '' Gilze '', Gilze

 Waalewiener Says:  An annual event called the '' Kermis '' or Carnaval, an event that usualy comes to a town or a village on a yearly basis .It is fun and great for children as well as adults .An evening of fun for the whole family ,with rides fun houses bumper cars ,food ,candy and many other... 

Transportation  

by bus

by bus, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  you can reach Gilze by bus. Every hour a bus is going from the Breda or Tilburg station, take bus nr.131.In Rijen is also a station, by cab you can reach Rijen in about 5 minutes. 

Shopping  

A typical Dutch '' Kraam '' you find on a Kermis.

A typical Dutch '' Kraam '' you find on a Kermis., Gilze

 Waalewiener Says:  The name in Dutch is '' Hollandse Gebakkraam '' it would be called a Dutch Pastry outlet , this one was at the ''Kermis ''in a village called Gilze. You can buy a variety of Dutch Pastry and sweets at this location .There are too many to mention them all.Some of my... 

Local Customs  

aniversary of the village

aniversary of the village, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  Gilze has a very old history.The thousand anniversary of the village took place at 1992..Lots of events took place during that year. Among the events also a historical parade.Gilze is a small village with a charming little centre, where you can find the local pub, the park,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

two of my favorite people

two of my favorite people, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  Our two wonderful friends Hansi and Lori having breakfast at my place 

private cameraman

private cameraman, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  This you will probably never see again, Hansi holding a camera LOL 

Sports & Outdoors  

Swimming

Swimming, Gilze

 VonDutch Says:  A swimmingpool in hotel Gilze-Rijen 

Fitness Room

Fitness Room, Gilze

 VonDutch Says:  A Fitness Room in Hotel Gilze-Rijen 

Favorites  

Most beautiful buildings in Gilze

Most beautiful buildings in Gilze, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  When I was a child the libary was housed in this building, today it's a music school. 

café de Tip

café de Tip, Gilze

 MATIM Says:  The pub looks like this when the Dutch soccer team has to play at the European championship or during the Olympics. 

The Place

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 My hometown! - A new nature reserve in the village 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  The annual open house of the Royal Netherlands airforce (RNLAF) of this year will be held at Gilze-Rijen. It will be held on the... 

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A: Hey Mr AC Spotter Man, This looks great. I love air shows. And I actually think I'm still free that weekend. So I might come and stay with my sister's in Tilburg... 

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my "home town"

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 you find a new nature reserve, first the area exist of fields with maize and asparagus. Directorate-General for public works and water management bought the land to use the sand for building... 

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These pages are dedicated to Ilse & her family.

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 Ilse is now one of our best friends. I met Ilse like I meet many Vt friends ,by chatting in the chatroom and reading her homepage and thus having a chance to get to know her a bit better,and getting... 

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Welcome to Gilze

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 The only reason why I came to Gilze is because some lovely VT members live there :-) Thank you very much for showing me around! The town is very laid back and friendly. The community of Gilze and... 

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My hometown!

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 A new nature reserve in the village 

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Gilze-Rijen

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 Gilze is joined with the neighbouring village of Rijen. Together they form Gilze-Rijen, well-known by the Roal Netherlands Airforce base. I went to the airbase for the 2002 Airshow. 

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