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Municipality of Geertruidenberg

Special fortified town with access to the Biesbosch.

Visit the Biesbosch from Geertruidenberg

When you walk into Geertruidenberg you feel the rich history of the fortified city. History has left its beautiful traces and the city makes a perfect base for your visit to the Biesbosch. At Fort Lunet you can rent sloops, scooters, tuktuks and tandems for tours through the park. In addition, the Tourist Information Point Geertruidenberg is a perfect starting point for the most beautiful biking and hiking routes!

Geertruidenberg is also known as "Fortress City on the Biesbosch. This is because of its centuries-long relationships with the area. There are beautifully preserved monuments in Geertruidenberg such as moats, bastions and ravelins.

Things to do in Geertruidenberg

Food & Drink

Time for a tasteful stopover. In De Langstraat you will enjoy genuine Brabant hospitality - whether you come for a Burgundian dinner, a cozy drink or a sumptuous lunch. From creative kitchens to cozy pancake restaurants for the whole family: in places like Waalwijk, Kaatsheuvel, Drunen, Heusden and Geertruidenberg the tables are set for you.

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Seeing & doing in Geertruidenberg

Walking and cycling routes

Check out great biking and hiking routes in the municipality of Geertruidenberg.

Actively on the road

Here you will find fun activities such as tower climbing, city walks and guided tours.

Zuiderwaterlinie

In fortified Geertruidenberg, they have long known the importance of protecting yourself well. This city with the oldest city rights of the Earldom of Holland was located on important shipping routes. This asked as early as 1319 for roundels and gates to protect the city. Today you can enjoy a wonderful day out here. Whether you like to discover the fortified town or prefer to go into nature: in Geertruidenberg you can do it all!

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Go hiking, biking or boating

Accessibility Biesbosch Geertruidenberg

Into the Biesbosch via Geertruidenberg? No problem! Both by public transportation and by car, the town is easily accessible. Via the highway you can enter Geertruidenberg via junction Hooipolder and there are several bus connections connected to the city. Always check your route in advance so there are never any surprises. For car visitors, there is ample, often free, parking at a short distance from the center.

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