Floriade 2012 Between 5 April and 7 October 2012, the Floriade World Horticultural Expo will be taking place in Venlo. This expo will consist of 5 different worlds: themed zones that are joined together by woods. Worlds in which you’ll constantly see, feel and experience nature in a different way. A daily cultural programme will feature music, dance, literature, theatre and visual arts from around the globe. You’ll be amazed time and time again. Center Parcs is the official partner of Floriade 2012. Together, we’ve put together an exclusive offer for you: Book your accommodation in Het Meerdal, Het Heijderbos, Limburgse Peel or De Kempervennen in combination with a Floriade Passepartout. For the price of a day ticket, you’ll receive unlimited access to the Floriade during your entire stay at Center Parcs. • Het Meerdal is located next to the vast De Peel nature reserve • Het Heijderbos lies in a valley in the northernmost part of Dutch Limburg • Limburgse Peel is beautifully situated in the forests of North Limburg • De Kempervennen lies next to the De Malpie nature reserve and features two stunning lakes located in the village itself. Book now! Discover the offer |
Montana Snowcenter Ski all-year round on real snow in the Montana Snowcenter. Beginners can take skiing or snowboarding lessons, and those with more experience can start skiing straight away. You can also hire skis and snowboards. All the materials are replaced every season, so everything’s in top condition. After exerting yourself, relax in the café-restaurant with a bite or a drink. €21 per hour, €17.50 for children up to age 12 €31 per day, €27.50 for children up to age 12 Right next to Center Parcs Kempervennen Kempervennendreef 4 5563 VB Westerhoven The Netherlands +31 (0)40 207 18 88 info@montana-snowcenter.nl www.montana-snowcenter.nl |
PSV Stadium tour Take a look around the PSV Stadium and visit places you wouldn’t normally get to see, like the press room and the classy Business Club. The highlights of your visit include standing on the pitch, sitting in the changing rooms and walking through the players’ tunnel. You can also admire the trophies and prizes the club has won, and during the tour, the guide will tell you about all sorts of facts, figures and anecdotes about the club and its rich history. At the end of the tour, have a drink in café De Verlenging, that is totally furnished in PSV club colours. Adults: €12.50 Children up to age 12: €9.50 PSV FANworld entrance 17 Philips Stadion Stadionplein 4 5616 RX Eindhoven The Netherlands +31 (0)40 2505 505 (option 5) tours@psv.nl www.psv.nl/tours
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Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven The Van Abbemuseum is one of the most influential museums for modern and contemporary art in Europe. It has its own collection of visual arts, displayed in a radically new way in the striking new-build area of the museum. Temporary exhibitions are held regularly in the traditional building.
€9 per person, free admission for 12 years and under Closed on Mondays Van Abbemuseum Bilderdijklaan 10 5611 NH Eindhoven The Netherlands +31 40 238 10 00 info@vanabbemuseum.nl www.vanabbemuseum.nl |
Papengaaienpark Veldhoven The Papengaaienpark in Veldhoven is a shelter for exotic birds, especially for parrots, and is open to visitors. You can see different species of birds here, and even feed them and learn all about them. The birds are brought here by private individuals who can no longer care for them, by the Customs department or the government-run inspection service. The birds enjoy the best care possible at the park. You can feed the animals yourself, but make sure you know beforehand what they can and can’t eat. Adults €12,- Seniors (65 years and older) and the disabled €10,- Children ages 4 to 11 €10,- Children up to 3 years old free 14 km from Center Parcs Kempervennen Papengaaienpark Veldhoven Wintelresedijk 51 5507 PP Veldhoven The Netherlands +31 (0)40 205 2772 www.papegaaienpark.nl info@pagepaai.org |
Air-Adventure Are you looking for an activity that combines sport and an interesting activity for a family day out? Then try Air-Adventure in Bergeijk, located close to the border, in the Netherlands. Have fun in the indoor playground with its inflatable structures, slides and obstacle courses. For a half-day, children up to age 12 €7.50 For a half day, children ages 13 to 16 €10,- For a half day, ages 17 and older €15,- 6 km from Center Parcs Kempervennen Air-Adventure Loo 24-26 5571 KR Bergeijk The Netherlands +31 (0) 497-555564 www.air-adventure.nl info@air-adventure.nl l |
Cycling, walking and canoeing De Malpie nature reserve is famous for its moorlands, both small and large. The river Dommel flows through this area, and you can see smaller areas of marshland here and there. To the north, you can see an old watermill along the Dommel. At the highest points of the dunes to the east of the Groot Malpieven, there are sand drifts. It’s the perfect place for a stroll or a bike ride, but you can also go on a canoe trip across the river Dommel that flows through the area, and you’ll get to know more about the region in a unique way. You can choose a 2-hour canoe trip or one that lasts 4 1/2 hours. You can hire bikes at the village. Canoes can be booked at the reception desk at Rofra. Canoe hire starts at €13,- per canoe About 5km from Center Parcs Kempervennen Rofra Sportieve Arrangementen B.V. Luikerweg 74 5554 ND Valkenswaard, The Netherlands +31 (0)40 2042593 info@rofra.nl www.rofra.nl |