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Tilburg

2010-01-12T22:00:12Z

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== Tilburg ==
[[File:Tilburg kerk.jpg|left|160px|The 'Kerk op de heuvel' a central spot in Tilburg]] Tilburg is a city located in the south of the [[Netherlands]], near the Belgian border. It is the sixth biggest city with approximately 200,000 inhabitants, including 13,500 students. Tilburg has city rights since 1809 and became famous for its wool industries.

== Couch Searching & Surfing ==
Tilburg has its own [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=5526 CouchSurf group]. There are over 200 CS-members in Tilburg. Since many people decide to just visit the big cities in the Netherlands there are not many CouchSurfers looking for a couch in Tilburg. Therefore it's relatively easy to find a host. However, you should still select the hosts you find most interesting and make an effort in requesting a couch.
Please note that during some events, e.g. Roadburn Festival, there is a huge number of visitors. It's recommended to request early (well, not too early).

Since September 2009 there's a 100% CouchSurfing-loving house, called '[[Casa Merode]]'. It has an official [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=22894 sub-group] of the Tilburg CS-group. It's one of the places in Tilburg with a big amount of couches.

== Getting there and around ==

=== By train ===
Tilburg is easy to reach by train[http://www.ns.nl]
Direct trains from
* Roosendaal - coming from [[Belgium]]
* [[Den Haag]], [[Delft]], [[Rotterdam]] or [[Breda]]
* [[Eindhoven]], [[Venlo]]
* [['s-Hertogenbosch|Den Bosch]], [[Utrecht]]

and just 1,5 hours from [[Amsterdam]] or Schiphol

=== By car ===
* A58 from [[Eindhoven]]
* A27-A58 or N282 from [[Breda]]
* N65 from [['s-Hertogenbosch]]
There are 7 public car parks in Tilburg, but if your CouchSurfer doesn't live in the middle of the city center there are probably some free parking lots in the direct neighborhood.

The city is also easy to reach for [[Hitchhiking|hitchhikers]], since Tilburg's ring roads are linked to high ways.

=== By bus ===
Busses are easy to use. Just buy a prepaid ticket (a 'strippenkaart') in the kiosk on the station and GO! If you just need one bus ride it might be smart to buy a single ticket in the bus though. To check out routes and timetables check out [http://www.9292ov.nl www.9292ov.nl]

''Strippenkaart: A paper ticket with strips which gets a stamp every time you travel. The amount of 'stamped off strips' depends on the length of your journey. You can buy a 'strippenkaart' with 15 strips for 7,30. You can use your 'strippenkaart' in busses, trams and metros.''

=== By bike ===
A bike is great. You can ride it everywhere and you just park it close to other bikes. Remember to bring a strong lock and to lock your bike to something that isn't movable.

If you don't have a bike and still want to cruise around in Tilburg you have two (legal) options:
* Hire a bike at the main train station. It'll cost you €6,50 a day and a €50,- warranty
* Ask your CouchSurfer (maybe in advance) if he/she could lend you a bike.

There are lots of cycling lanes within Tilburg and even more (beautiful ones) just outside of Tilburg.

=== By foot ===
And of course you can.. walk! Tilburg is relatively small, all the cool bars and shops are in walking distance of each other.
If you arrive by train you can get a free street map at the blue machine just outside the train station. It can also guide you to your CS-address, since it can print you a route.

=== Old catholic churches ===
* Heuvelse Kerk (Heuvelring)
* Broekhovense Kerk (Broekhovense weg)
* Kerk Dionysius (Stadhuisstraat)

=== Around Tilburg ===
* [http://www.nationaalpark.nl/ldd/ Loonse en Drunense Duinen] (sand dunes surrounded forest)
* [http://www.beeksebergen.nl Beekse Bergen] (safari park and more)
* [http://www.efteling.nl De Efteling] ( A Theme Park about Fairytales. )

=== Parks ===
* Oude Warande
* Het Wandelbos
* Leijpark: Leypark (in the south) is a beautiful transition area between town and country. It is the venue for several special events each year, including the Festival Mundial.
* Reeshofpark
* Stadspark Oudedijk
* Tivolipark
* Wilhelminapark
* Quirijnstokpark
* Midden Brabant Park
* Kromhoutpark

=== Forest ===
* Oude Warande
* Dongevallei: [http://www.dongevallei.nl/ info about the Dongevallei ( only Dutch )]
* Reeshofbos
* Mussersbos
* Noorderbos
* Drijflanen: This area got a marked route named Reeshofroute (5,8 km) [http://natuurpunttilburg.web-log.nl/natuurpunttilburg/2009/08/drijflanen-natu.html Information and Pictures ( only Dutch )]
* Wilmabos

=== Special Events ===

February:
* Carnaval (four days of drinking and partying; big parade)

April:
* [http://www.roadburn.com the Roadburn Festival] (metal, progressive rock, stoner;)

May:
* [http://www.meimarkt.nl Meimarkt] (May market: 24 hour flea market all over the city)

June:
* [http://www.festivalmundial.nl Festival Mundial] (world music)

July:
* [http://www.t-parade.nl T-Parade] (intercultural fest with a parade through the city)
* [http://www.tilburgsekermis.com Tilburgse Kermis] (biggest carnival/fair of the Benelux and one of the biggest of Europe)

September:
* [http://www.incubate.org Incubate] (independent culture festival)

=== Others ===
* [[Casa Merode]]

== Culture ==
=== Arts and museums ===
* [http://www.textielmuseum.nl Audax Textiel Museum] (textile/wool museum)
* [http://www.depont.nl De Pont] (modern arts)
* [http://www.theaterstilburg.nl Theaters Tilburg] (all sorts of theater)
* [http://www.denwevorst.nl De NWE Vorst] (independent theater)

=== (music) Stages ===
* [http://www.013.nl 013 Tilburg] (pop, rock, metal)
* [http://www.paradoxtilburg.nl Paradox] (independent, jazz, experimental)
* [http://www.dehalloffame.nl Hall of Fame] (independent, urban, electronic, rock, free concerts)
* [http://www.culdesac.nl Cul de Sac] (every thursday night live music, rock, free concerts)

== Food & Drinks ==
In August 2009 the University Magazine, Univers, tested a lot of bars and restaurants in Tilburg[http://www.uvt.nl/univers/nieuws/0910/01/uitgaansgids.pdf].
=== Food ===
Food-wise.. Well.. You can go for a nice pub meal in Korte Heuvel, or come to Casa Merode! Or take our advice on these places:
* [http://www.immetilburg.nl/ De Imme] (vegetarian & organic)
* [http://www.thegrasscompany.nl/ Grass Company] (ok, it's a coffee shop, but they've got great food!)
* [http://www.breexz.nl/ Breexz] (location -at the Central Station- is perfect and their food is great)
* [http://www.intermezzotilburg.nl/ Intermezzo] (Only ice cream, but the best ice cream shop ever)
* .. Whatever you do, do NOT go to MacDonalds/KFC!

=== Drinks ===
Typical Tilburg booze
* Schrobbelèr - herb liqueur
* La Trappe - trappist beer

But, to be honest. The best drink in town is plain old BEER. There's a little street in the center, called Korte Heuvel, that has a few cool bars. A small summary.
* [http://www.kafeebuitenbeentje.nl/ Het Buitenbeentje] Small pub, cheap beer, dart boards and cool interior design.
* [http://www.culdesac.nl/ Cul de Sac] Live rock music, open late, smoking allowed inside.
* [http://www.clancystilburg.com/ Clancy's] Irish pub. Has pool tables, a smoking area and an international crowd.

Not in Korte Heuvel but a very nice place is [http://www.biercafe-kandinsky.nl Kandinsky]. They have the largest amount of special beers in Tilburg.

== Cities around ==

* Den Bosch / [http://couchwiki.org/en/%27s_Hertogenbosch 's-Hertogenbosch]
* [[Eindhoven]]
* [[Breda]]

== Links ==
* Community of Tilburg: [http://www.tilburg.nl/english/ep/home.do?tabId=0 General information about the city Tilburg]

[[Category:Netherlands]]
[[Category:Brabant]]

's Hertogenbosch

2010-01-12T21:57:40Z

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''''s-Hertogenbosch''' (Den Bosch) is a city, situated in the middle-south of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North-Brabant. The city is home to approximately 140,000 people. The city's name is originated from the forest of the Dukes where it is built on. This explains the name 's-Hertogenbosch which literally means "The Duke's Forest". The city centre features an oldtown full of splendour: pittoresk lane ways, historic buildings and a cozy central marketplace. Unique is the 'Bossche Broek': a protected natural reserve just a short stroll from the oldtown. Den Bosch is a diverse destination with a high quality set of year-round events.

== Couch Searching & Surfing ==
Den Bosch has its own [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8722 CouchSurf group]. There are around 130 CS-members in Den Bosch and as the big crowds did not yet set foot in the city, it is amazingly easy to find a host. Travel wise and don't plan your visit without having an eye on the city's exuberant event calender.

's Hertogenbosch

2010-01-12T21:53:52Z

84.27.245.241: /* Den Bosch */

== Den Bosch ==
'''Den Bosch''' (officially 's-Hertogenbosch) is a city, situated in the middle-south of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North-Brabant. The city is home to approximately 140,000 people. The city's name is originated from the forest of the Dukes where it is built on. This explains the name 's-Hertogenbosch which literally means "The Duke's Forest". The city centre features an oldtown full of splendour: pittoresk lane ways, historic buildings and a cozy central marketplace. Unique is the 'Bossche Broek': a protected natural reserve just a short stroll from the oldtown. Den Bosch is a diverse destination with a high quality set of year-round events.

== Couch Searching & Surfing ==
Den Bosch has its own [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8722 CouchSurf group]. There are around 130 CS-members in Den Bosch and as the big crowds did not yet set foot in the city, it is amazingly easy to find a host. Travel wise and don't plan your visit without having an eye on the city's exuberant event calender.

's Hertogenbosch

2010-01-12T21:39:38Z

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's Hertogenbosch

2010-01-12T21:35:06Z

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's Hertogenbosch

2010-01-12T21:31:41Z

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'''Den Bosch''' (officially 's-Hertogenbosch) is a city, situated in the middle-south of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North-Brabant. The city is home to approximately 140,000 people. The city's name is originated from the forest of the Dukes where it is built on. This is underlined by the meaning of the name 's-Hertogenbosch, which literally means "The Duke's Forest". The city centre features an oldtown full of splendour: pittoresk lane ways, historic buildings and a cozy central marketplace. Unique is the 'Bossche Broek': a protected natural reserve just a short stroll from the oldtown.

's Hertogenbosch

2010-01-12T21:29:57Z

84.27.245.241: Introduction to Den Bosch

Den Bosch (officially 's-Hertogenbosch) is a city, situated in the middle-south of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North-Brabant. The city is home to approximately 140,000 people. The city's name is originated from the forest of the Dukes where it is built on. This is underlined by the meaning of the name 's-Hertogenbosch, which literally means "The Duke's Forest". The city centre features an oldtown full of splendour: pittoresk lane ways, historic buildings and a cozy central marketplace. Unique is the 'Bossche Broek': a protected natural reserve just a short stroll from the oldtown.