Activities in the area of Dressuurstal Van Baalen With this document we would like to inform you with the many activities and restaurants in the surrounding of Dressuurstal Van Baalen.

Castle Loevestein Loevestein is situated at a unique location where the river and join together and the provinces of , Brabant and meet. It was here, in this typically Dutch river landscape, that the knight Dirc Loef van Horne built his castle in 1361. His choice, however, was not determined by the area's outstanding beauty, but by its strategic position. It was the ideal location to defend and from which to levy tolls, and that is exactly what happened. Loevestein Castle is a unique spot where nature and culture unite as one. Open at Saturday and Sunday from 13.00 until 17.00 hour Address: Loevestein 1, 5307 TG Poederooijen Phone number: +31 1183 447 171

The small city Beautiful city with a lot of nice shops and restaurants. This city is located 10 minutes from DVB.

Lunchroom ‘Boven de Rivieren’ Next to, and looking over the river, is lunchroom ‘Boven de Rivieren’ it’s a very nice place to relax, enjoy lunch ore a high tea. Beautiful view and only 10 minutes from DVB!

Address: Hoekeinde 24, Sleeuwijk Website: www.bovenderivieren.nl Phone number: 0183 - 307353

’s Hertogenbosch / Den Bosch If you like to have dinner in a big city where you can also go to do some shopping and some sightseeing we recommend Den Bosch. In de ‘Korte Putstraat’ you can find several restaurants! You can reach the city within 15 minutes by car.

The historical cities Heusden and Woudrichem These are two really scenic and historical cities that were made to defend in the earlier days. These cities will look like a museum but there actually are working and living people. Take a look in one of these cities and take a seat in one of the really good restaurants the cities are rich off! Heusden is about 25 minutes and Woudrichem about 15 minutes’ drive from DVB.

Hotel and restaurants in Heusen

Hotel &Restaurant ‘In den Verdwaalde Koogel’ This hotel and restaurant is a combination between history, ambiance and hospitality. There is a cozy terrace for drinks in the afternoon and in the restaurant you can enjoy the culinary delights of the Verdwaalde Koogel.

Address: Vismarkt 1, Heusden Website: http://www.indenverdwaaldekoogel.nl/ Phone number: 0416-661933

Pancake restaurant ‘De Pannekoekenbakker’ In this cozy and historical environment you can enjoy one of the 230 different kind of pancakes. Still hungry? There are different types of soup and dessert on the menu.. The products used for the pancakes are fresh and surprising; great to go to if you have kids!

Address: Vismarkt 4, Heusden Website: http://www.pannekoekenbakker.nl/Home.html Phone number: 0416-662559

High class restaurant ‘Van Dijk This high class restaurant is located in the harbor of Heusden. It is a place where you can taste wine and admire art while having dinner. The kitchen is international.

Address: Stadshaven 24, Heusden Website: http://www.vandijkheusden.nl Phone number: +31(0) 416 661175

Restaurants in Woudrichem

Bistro: Pannenkoekenbakker Woudrinchem (pancake`s) On a stunning place on the river the Meuse is this pancake restaurant located. You can make a choice out of 230 different tastes of pancake`s and have a beautiful view over the landscape. Beside pancake`s you can always choose out of soup, salads and desserts. Opening times: Wednesday 12.00 – 20.00, Thursday 16.00 – 20.00, Friday 12.00 – 20.30, Saturday 12.00 – 20.30 and Sunday 11.00 – 20.00.

Address: Schapendam 7, 4285 XA, Woudrichem Phone number: +31 0183-303927 Website: www.pannenkoekenbakker.nl

De Heeren van Suylighem A nice restaurant and activity centre about 5 minutes’ drive from DVB. This restaurant has a nice ambience, you can feel the warmth and rest. They have a large menu, you can eat pancake`s or combine a nice BBQ with a game of bowling or paintball! You can also have a nice lunch and rent an old-school solex scooter and take a look in the beautiful environment surround DVB! Take a look at the website for all the activity’s they organize!

Address: Maas-Waalweg 15, 5305 TC Zuilichem Website: www.deheerenvansuylighem.nl Phone number: +31 0418 – 671644

Restaurant ‘’t Oude Readhuys’ This restaurant was built in 1592. The last few years the old and unique building has been transformed into a restaurant. The fresh and hones products used in this Burgundies and classis kitchen makes the evening into a night out!

Address: Hoogstraat 47, Woudrichem Website: http://www.ouderaedthuys.com/ Phone number: +31 183 304557

Restaurant ‘De Gevangenpoort’ This restaurant used to be a prison where prisoners were waiting at their verdict. It has been redecorated in 2008 but you can still find some of the old features in the rooms. The kitchen is international.

Address: Kerkstraat 3, Woudrichem Website: http://www.degevangenpoort.nl/ Phone number: 0183-302034

Restaurant ‘Kruiden en Jasmijn’ A high class but very conversational restaurant that is open for lunch and dinner. If the weather is good you can dine in the green garden next to the medieval city wall. Address: Kerkstraat 43, Woudrichem Website: http://www.kruidenenjasmijn.nl/ Phone number: 0183-310242

Snackbar Kraay Zuilichem Are you hungry but not really in to cooking today? Snackbar Kraay will serve you good quality of fast food and is about 3 minutes’ drive from DVB! They have delicious French fries or try the typical Dutch Frikandel! Address: Meidijk 19, 5305 VJ Zuilichem Phone number: +31 0418-671334

Woudrichem: About 10 minutes’ drive from DVB

Breeding station Joop van Uytert Breeding Station van Uytert is a company in the middle of the that is active since 1993 with his own KI- station and dressage stable. During these years, they have built up a good reputation with interesting dressage stallions and talented jumping horses. In 2009 they became entrepreneur of the year. The stud farm represents several top stallions that perform or have performed at national and international level, such as IPS Gribaldi, IPS Painted Black, IPS Krack C, IPS Tango, IPS United, Hors la loi II, Hamlet and TCN Partout. They also have several young stallions with a great future.

Address: Van Heemstraweg 6, 6624 KJ Heerewaarden Phone number: +31 487 573 203 / +31 653 224 271

Drunens Ruiterhuis Drunens Ruiterhuis is a large riders/horse shop; you can get here everything for your horse and yourself as a rider/amazon. They also have their own saddlery and make a saddle fit perfectly on your horse. Their product line is going from very exclusive stuff to general stuff, and the service is perfect. A store where you always leave with a big smile on your face! Opening times: Tuesday till Thursday 09.00 – 18.00, Friday 09.00 – 20.00 and Saturday 09.00 till 17.00.

Address: Grotestraat 264, 5151 BS Drunen Phone number: +31 0416-373782 About 25 minutes’ drive from DVB

Bistro, Bed & Breakfast Amadeus Wellseind A very nice place to eat and sleep, you will return more than relaxed if you will stay at this place. They have a good menu with large choice and if you want you can take a look in the kitchen. It’s also a nice place to stay the night; the rooms are nice, clean and comfortable.

Address: Wellseindsedijk 20, 5325 KD Wellseind Phone number: +31 0418 - 551991 Website: www.amadeuswelsseind.nl About 15 minutes’ drive from DVB

Cinema Hollywoud Almkerk Do you want to have a nice and relaxed evening at the cinema? Cinema Hollywoud in Almkerk is the nearest in this area, and have always the newest collections of movie`s ready for you.

Address: Sportlaan 59 Almkerk Phone number: +31-183-307286 Website: www.hollywoud.nl About 15 minutes’ drive from DVB

Swimming pool Aqua Altena Do you want a swim, there is a new and pleasant pool in to relax a while in Andel. You can swim laps, go recreational swimming or aqua jogging. Check the website for opening times.

Address: Middenweg 1, 4281 KH Andel Phone number: +31 0183-445041 Website: http://www.sportfondsen.nl/Accommodatie/AquaAltena/Paginas/HOME.aspx

About 10 minutes’ drive from DVB