48 hours in Helmond
Helmond is a city that truly needs to be experienced, and one day is simply not enough. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse hotspots both in the city center and the surrounding natural areas, there is so much to explore that you'll quickly find yourself running out of time. So, consider staying an extra night to fully enjoy everything our multifaceted city has to offer.
10.00 Active start of the day
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Foodroute Laarbeek - Helmond
Foodroute Laarbeek - Helmond
A 'tasty' route from Laarbeek to Helmond.
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Tour de Helmond
Tour de Helmond
Helmond has a unique cycling and hiking route: Tour de Helmond! This 45 km long cycling route takes...
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Vinexwandeling Brandevoort
Vinexwandeling Brandevoort
A 7 km walk through the Vinex district of Brandevoort. The walk starts and ends at Brandevoort station.
(7.5 km)
Helmond is a vibrant city where you can shop, dine, soak up culture, and dance to your heart's content. But there are also beautiful natural areas to discover. You could say we offer the best of both worlds here. Parks with rich histories, forests where you can wander endlessly, and areas where you might even come face-to-face with deer. Helmond gives you space, and it's all equally beautiful. And since you have the time, you can also visit the areas around the city. The region invites you to enjoy beautiful cycling, walking, or driving trips. There’s also plenty to do in the region for children.
12.30 Lunch
After all that activity, your stomach is bound to be growling. Time to find a spot to relax and have lunch. At Belloni, you'll feel like you're in Italy. The sandwiches here are fan-tas-tic! At the Koffieboetiek, you can go for a healthy option like banana pancakes, and at Deftige Aap, you can watch beer being brewed while you eat. Prefer to be outside the city center and surrounded by greenery? Then De Brandevoortse Hoeve and Warande Parkrestaurant are great options.
14.00 Stroll around the city center
Have you noticed the beautiful old buildings in the city center? If you look up while walking (but be careful!), you'll see centuries-old facades, each with its own unique story. At the tourist office, you can get route booklets with all the background information. Be sure to also visit the Open-Air Gallery in Kamstraat, where you can find, among other things, a hall of fame featuring top athletes from Helmond.
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City center and Steenweg
Shop till you drop! The Veestraat is the main shopping street in the center, but be sure not to skip the side streets and the (Kromme)Steenweg. Because even there you will be surprised by all the special stores you will come across. In shopping center the Elzas Passage you can store indoors.
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Helmond Castle
It is the largest square moated castle in the Netherlands and the great pride of Helmond. For where else can you find a castle in the middle of the city center? Pay a visit and be amazed. Fact: it has been voted Kidsproof museum!
Not all the fun spots and children's activities can be found in the center. For example, light a candle at the Chapel of Binderen and then walk through the beautiful nature reserve De Bundertjes. Or jump on your bike and discover various family adventures in the area.
17.30 Time for an appetizer
Whew, how nice it is to settle down for a drink at the end of the afternoon. With a glass of wine, mocktail or a soft drink and - come on - a portion of appetizers. Talk about the fun day and make plans for tomorrow. The Steenwegkwartier, Havenplein and Markt are full of bars where you can stretch your tired legs.
19.00 Dinner time!
Stay overnight
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Fletcher Wellnes-hotel
Fletcher Wellnes-hotel
Here you can completely relax. Not only in a wonderful bed, but also in the accompanying wellness center with saunas and a swimming pool. In your bathrobe from room to plunge pool, how luxurious do you want it to be? In addition, the hotel is within walking distance of the center.
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Golden Tulip West-Ende
Golden Tulip West-Ende
Golden Tulip West-Ende is a cozy hotel in a beautiful building. With comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast, it ensures a nice start to your day. Here you sleep right in the center, with restaurants, the cinema, Het Speelhuis and many cafes around the corner.
Good morning!
Did you sleep well? Are you well rested? Because day two of your weekend in Helmond has started. If you want to start the day healthy and light, we recommend a breakfast at the Koffieboetiek or JUUDs Foederer HAL van Creatie: vegetarian sandwiches and yoghurt bowls that will keep you going for a while. You can eat an old-fashioned and very affordable breakfast with sandwiches and croissant at De Stadskamer.
09.00 Delicious breakfast
10.30 Enjoy culture
When you think of Helmond, you think of culture. Yes, right? There are so many museums in Helmond that you can easily take a day to visit a few. And yes, there is something for everyone. From age-old stories to modern art. But also very special locations that you won't see anywhere else, such as the EDAH Museum, the Barrel Organ Museum and the HomeComputerMuseum. If you buy a ticket for Museum Helmond, you can visit both the castle and the Kunsthal. And if you've had your fill of culture and are heading home, you can do so via these hidden gems on the outskirts of Helmond.
De Cacaofabriek
If you want culture, you should definitely visit this cultural hotspot. There are ongoing exhibitions, and in the cinema, the most beautiful arthouse films are shown. Keep an eye on the schedule, as there are cool concerts and performances every week. Before or after these cultural experiences, you can enjoy a drink and/or a bite in the accompanying brasserie.
To De Cacaofabriek
Back in time - musea
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HomeComputerMuseum
HomeComputerMuseum
A floppy disk, the prrr of the modem, black screens with green letters. Does this ring a bell? Then this is a fantastic trip down memory lane. There are various rooms set up according to specific eras, complete with the computers of that time! You can fully enjoy yourself on the Atari once again. This is truly an outing the whole family will love.
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EDAH Museum
EDAH Museum
Oh, the nostalgia! As soon as you walk into the EDAH Museum, you take a step back in time. Back to the days when supermarkets looked very different, you know, when handheld scanners hadn't been invented yet. The enthusiastic volunteers are happy to take you on a journey through the history of the grocer, whose headquarters were in Helmond.
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Jan Visser Museum
Jan Visser Museum
In Helmond-Noord, near the nature reserve De Bundertjes, you can visit the Jan Visser Museum to learn more about the agricultural past. You might be wondering, “What should I imagine that to be?” Well, it's an extensive collection of objects from old trades. Here, you can see the materials that butchers, blacksmiths, and cobblers used to work with.
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Castle
Castle
You won’t find knights and ladies walking the streets of Helmond anymore, but the stories of the past remain fascinating. Helmond Castle has such an age-old story. The castle has been the city's showpiece since 1325. It is open to the public, and you can wander through it endlessly. Was it really so romantic and fantastic to live in a castle? You'll find out during your visit.
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Barrel organ museum
Barrel organ museum
In the past, you didn’t go to the disco but danced to the impressive sounds of organs. In this cozy museum, you can view different organs up close and see how they work. How does that music actually come out? Sit down with a cup of coffee and link arms to sway along with the cheerful sounds, as the organs are regularly played.
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Theater het speelhuis
Theater het speelhuis
A fan of theater? Then you should definitely attend a performance at Het Speelhuis. Not only is the program very worthwhile, but the building itself is a sight to behold.
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Kunsthal
Kunsthal
This is the place to be for modern art and photography exhibitions. Since 1999, the museum has held a collection of works around Cobra and École de Paris.
