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💡 Tips
- Start your visit at 'De Heuvel', the spirited heart of the city full of cozy terraces.
- Explore 'De Heilige Driehoek' (The Holy Triangle), a unique area with three interconnected historic monasteries.
- Take advantage of the many well-maintained bike paths to get from the city center to the nearby De Biesbosch National Park.
- The city prides itself on its Burgundian food culture; take your time for an extended lunch or dinner.
- For parking, the parking garage under the Arendshof shopping center is highly recommended as it is very central.
🍽 Food
Get this typical meat-filled pastry fresh from a local bakery.
Taste an authentic Trappist beer in one of the traditional brown cafes around De Heuvel.
Treat yourself to dinner in a bistro on the Klappeijstraat, featuring regional meat dishes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A large, covered shopping center in the heart of the city, well-suited for rainy days.
Explore these streets for independent boutiques and pleasant small shops.
A peaceful park with old trees near the former 'Slotjes' (small city castles).
The surroundings of the old abbey in the Holy Triangle radiate tremendous tranquility.
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Oosterhout is a characterful city in the province of North Brabant, renowned for its rich religious history and photogenic country estates. A unique feature of the city is the 'Slotjes', a group of seven small castles and monumental manor houses, five of which have been preserved to this day. The city features a long monastic tradition that remains active in the 'Holy Triangle' (Heilige Driehoek), an area containing three monasteries that are still inhabited and surrounded by gardens and farmlands. During the 19th century, Oosterhout developed into an industrial hub, particularly for sugar refining and pottery production, aided by its location on the Wilhelmina Canal. The St. John's Basilica, a monumental structure in the Brabantine Gothic style, dominates the town center and reflects the region's Catholic heritage. Today, Oosterhout is a spirited municipality with a strong retail presence and a favorable location near the De Biesbosch National Park. The city is also famous across the country for its traditional confectionery, such as the Oosterhout cinnamon sticks.
- Location: North Brabant, Netherlands
- Top sights: Brabant Museum Oud Oosterhout · Slotbosse Toren · Vrachelse Heide
- Nearby: Made en Drimmelen (7 km)
- Population: ~53.107
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 71 | 62 | 55 | 38 | 59 | 62 | 76 | 80 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 78 |
Geography
Facts
- The 'Slotjes' are former noble residences built during the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Oosterhout was granted city rights in 1809 by King Louis Bonaparte.
- The 'Holy Triangle' consists of the St. Paul's Abbey, St. Catharinadal, and Onze Lieve Vrouwe.
- The Wilhelmina Canal was officially opened for shipping in the year 1923.
- St. John's Basilica features a monumental unfinished tower from the 15th century.
- Oosterhout is home to the headquarters of the confectionery brand Look-O-Look.
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