Accessibility and parking
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By bicycle
By bicycle
North Brabant is a true cycling mecca and region De Langstraat definitely contributes to that. Via the junction network you can easily plan your own route through our beautiful region. We have also mapped out a large number of cycling routes for you: from short rides to long tours, through nature and villages, and sometimes with beautiful or even exciting stories.
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By boat
By boat
Region De Langstraat lies on the (Bergsche) Maas and is easily accessible by boat from, among other places, National Park the Biesbosch, 's Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) and Gorinchem. You can moor at various places. Marinas can be found in Sprang-Capelle, Waspik and Heusden Vesting.
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By public transportation
By public transportation
Are you visiting our region from around Den Bosch, Tilburg or Breda? De Langstraat is right in between and is therefore also easily accessible by public transport. Are you coming from Schiphol Airport or Eindhoven Airport? Then take the train to Den Bosch or Tilburg and then take a bus or cab to your destination in Loon op Zand, Kaatsheuvel, Waalwijk or Heusden.
Accessibility for persons with disabilities
We are aware that information surrounding the various forms of accessibility is often difficult or impossible to find. We are currently working hard on this topic and hope to be able to share useful information here for persons with disabilities in the near future.
Fortified Town Heusden
Heusden Vesting is a medieval, small town where you will still find many cobblestone streets. Unfortunately, both the streets and the buildings were not built with accessibility in mind.
Several business owners have taken measures and, for example, have threshold plates and a disabled toilet available. The public toilet at the little bridge at the town harbor and the toilet in TIP Heusden (Pelsestraat 17) are also suitable for the disabled.
Waalwijk Center
Shopping center De Els is easily accessible for disabled visitors, given the barrier-free entrance doors. Many other shopping and catering premises in the center are also accessible. Also, wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at the bicycle shed.
We always recommend that you contact the venues in the region you want to visit yourself, so you can make a good estimation of whether you can go there (with your party).
By car
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From Breda
At junction Hooipolder turn onto the A59 in the direction of Waalwijk. Via this road you can take the following exits:
- Exit 35 to Waspik
- Exit 36 to Sprang-Capelle-West.
- Exit 37 Waalwijk (Schoenenkwartier )
From here you can continue on the N261 to Sprang-Capelle, Kaatsheuvel (Efteling) and Loon op Zand (National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen ) - Exit 39 Waalwijk-Oost
- Exit 40 Drunen-West
- Exit 42 Heusden (Heusden via N267 | follow signs to Heusden Vesting)
- Exit 43 Nieuwkuijk/Vlijmen
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From 's Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
At the Empel interchange, take the A59 towards Waalwijk-Breda. Via this road you can take the following exits:
- Exit 44 Vlijmen
- Exit 43 Nieuwkuijk/Vlijmen
- Exit 42 Drunen/Heusden (Heusden via N267 | follow signs to Heusden Vesting)
- Exit 39 Waalwijk-Oost
- Exit 38 Waalwijk-Centrum (Schoenenkwartier )
- Exit 37 Waalwijk
From here you can continue on the N261 to Sprang-Capelle, Kaatsheuvel (Efteling) and Loon op Zand (National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen ) - Exit 36 to Sprang-Capelle-West.
- Exit 35 to Waspik
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From Tilburg
The N261 leads you from Tilburg to Waalwijk. In between you will encounter exits towards:
- Loon op Zand (De Moer, Huis ter Heide, National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen)
- Kaatsheuvel (Efteling, National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen )
- Sprang-Capelle (Schoenenkwartier )
- Waalwijk
If you drive all the way out of the N261, you can continue on the A59 towards Breda (you will pass exits for Sprang-Capelle-West and Waspik) or towards 's Hertogenbosch (you will pass exits for Drunen, Nieuwkuijk, Vlijmen, Heusden).
Parking
Municipality Loon op Zand
Parking Loon op Zand & De Moer
Parking in Loon op Zand and De Moer is generally possible along the road and in designated parking spaces. In most cases parking is free. In some cases you have to use a parking disc (blue zone) and in some places parking is paid (always indicated with signs).
Parking Kaatsheuvel
Parking in the center of Kaatsheuvel is best done at parking lot Jumbo Kaatsheuvel. This is a free parking lot.
Parking Efteling
Are you coming for the Efteling? There is plenty of parking! Click here for all parking information for the Efteling.
Parking Nature Reserve Huis Ter Heide
For a lovely walk in nature, perhaps even between the Scottish Highlanders, you can park your car at the edge of the nature reserve. This can be done at two places:
- Huis Ter Heide P1 - Middelstraat 2 (free of charge)
- Huis Ter Heide P2 - Tussenbaan (free)
Parking National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen
The large nature reserve National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen has several entrances, nature gates, in Loon op Zand, Kaatsheuvel, Waalwijk and Drunen. Choose the most convenient parking lot for you:
- From Loon op Zand: parking lot at Bosch and Duin estate (free of charge).
- From Kaatsheuvel: Plantloonseweg parking lot (free), Het Genieten parking lot (free), Roestelberg parking lot (free) and Waalwijksebaan parking lot (free).
- From Waalwijk: parking lot Galgenwiel (free).
- From Drunen: parking lot at Herberg De Drie Linden (free).
Check out the list of nature gates to De Loonse en Drunense Duinen
Municipality of Waalwijk
Parking Waalwijk
Coming to visit the cozy center of Waalwijk? There is plenty of parking around downtown:
- Taxandriaweg parking lot (paid parking except on shopping Sundays)
- Parking lot The Els (paid parking except on shopping Sundays)
- Unnaplein parking lot (paid parking except on shopping Sundays)
Free parking in Waalwijk is possible, however, this requires a short walk to the center.
Parking Sprang-Capelle & Waspik
Parking in Sprang-Capelle and Waspik is usually along the road and of course in the designated parking spaces. Parking is free unless you are in a blue zone (use the parking disc) or when signs indicate a paid zone.
Parking Schoenenkwartier
To visit the Schoenenkwartier, it is best to park your car in the parking lot on the Taxandriaweg in Waalwijk (paid parking).
Municipality of Heusden
Parking Heusden Vesting
It is best to park your car on the edge of the vesting. There are three large parking lots where there is often enough space: on the Vestingstraat (P Heusden Centrum Zuid), the Mastdijk (P Heusden Centrum Oost) and the Tramhaven (P Heusden Centrum West). Parking is also free here. From here you can walk to the center in 5 to 10 minutes. This is a nice walk; along the way you get a nice view of the ramparts.
The parking spaces in the fortress are primarily for residents/permit holders. Parking in the fortress is allowed only in the designated spaces and in some streets is paid parking.
Buses
Large buses (coaches) can enter the fortress via Steenweg and Oudheusdensestraat. On the Burchtplein, passengers may disembark. The buses themselves may not be parked here. Parking is available Monday through Friday at P Heusden Centrum Zuid.
On Saturday and Sunday, buses can enter the fortress via the N267, (Heesbeen exit), and then drop off passengers at Burchtplein. The bus should leave the fortress via the Hrt. J.v.Brabantstraat towards the Steenweg, and then park in parking lot P Heusden Centrum West.
Parking Drunen
Parking for a visit to the center of Drunen is best done at Antonpieckplein 1 (free) or Aalbersestraat (free).
Parking Vlijmen
Parking in Vlijmen is free at the Burgemeester van Houtplein.
Parking Nieuwkuijk & other villages
Coming to visit Nieuwkuijk and the small, surrounding drops in Municipality Heusden? Parking here is usually free and can be done along the road or in the designated parking spaces. In a blue zone you have to use the parking disc. Paid zones are indicated by signs.
Paying for parking
Are you in a paid parking lot? Paying is as follows:
Parking lot with barrier
You will receive your exit ticket immediately upon entering. Before you leave the parking lot, you need to pay for your parking time at the parking lot vending machine.
Parking lot without barrier
Payments must be made in advance. This can usually be done in two ways:
- At the parking/payment kiosks around the parking lot (usually possible with both cash and card).
- With the EasyPark app: you link this to your license plate and payment card and then activate the parking action at the correct location. Just before you drive away, you stop the parking action again.