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Land of Cuijk is known for its good life.
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Enjoying the good life TEXT: ELLA PUT | PHOTOS: REGIONAAL BUREAU VOOR TOERISME, LAND VAN CUIJK
Known for its vast beautiful landscapes and rich history, the Land of Cuijk is a region that will sweep you off your feet. The Land of Cuijk has the best of worlds. Located in North Brabant, the area combines the warm hospitality that the region is famous for with a ‘bon-vivant’ lifestyle, where it is all about enjoying life through food, culture and living in the moment. The beautiful scenery forms the backdrop for this laid-back lifestyle and the green meadows and clear blue water of the river Maas will take your breath away. Nowhere in the Netherlands will one find such a diverse landscape on such a small amount 30 | Issue 57 | September 2018
of ground. One can go for a walk or a bike tour in the forests of Sint Anthonis and the Overloonsche Duinen. Furthermore, the Maasheggengebied is the oldest culture landscape in the Netherlands and has recently, as the only one in the country, been rewarded as a UNESCO biosphere area.
Idyllic getaway Consisting of 33 neighbouring towns and villages, the Land of Cuijk is the result of a collaboration to help bring out the best in the area: “It’s just a stone’s throw away from the German border as well as the oldest city in the Netherlands, Nijmegen, which makes it the perfect base for any trip to the Benelux,” tourism manager of
Regional Board of Tourism of the Land of Cuijk, Erik Jansen, explains. Here, visitors can be close to the hustle and bustle of big cities as well as stunning green countryside, ideal for a holiday or just a short weekend getaway. With accommodation varying from fancy and luxurious resorts to bed & breakfast at a farm, or do-it-yourself campsites. The Land of Cuijk is also a hotspot for lovers of sports, such as beautiful walking and cycle routes. But also, swimmers, surfers and divers will enjoy spending time here, as the area is home to several beautiful lakes, such as the Kraaijenbergse