Different centres with their own identity
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Welcome to Cranendonck
Enjoy the quality of life
The municipality of Cranendonck is located to the east of De Groote Heide and is named after Cranendonck Castle. The original caste dates back to the 13th century and was located centrally between several hamlets. It is now a castle villa, but the outlines of the old castle are still visible.
Cranendonck has few residents, but a lot of nature. It has streams, brooks and rivers, beautiful woodlands and miles and miles of cycling and hiking trails. With nearly 21,000 inhabitants and 80 km2 of surface area it is one of the smaller municipalities of De Groote Heide. But when it comes to space, nature and area, Cranendonck most assuredly belongs to the 'bigger' ones.
Don't miss this
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Riding and dining
until 1 January 2026
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A trip through history
until 1 January 2026
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Weekly market
weekly
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Carnival in Eindhoven Region
1 March 2025 until 4 March 2025
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Kingsday in Eindhoven Region
26 April 2025 and 27 April 2025
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carriage ride
Sunday 8 June 2025
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Summer fair Valkenswaard
18 July 2025 until 23 July 2025
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Corso & Cultuur Festival
19 September 2025 until 21 September 2025
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Flower parade Valkenswaard
Sunday 21 September 2025
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Vogelverschrikkerfestival
10 October 2025 until 19 October 2025
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Cranendonck lives...
Everything for nature lovers
Cranendonck has much to offer to nature lovers, as it is part of both De Groote Heide nature border park and the Kempen-Broek border park.
De municipality of Cranendonck is a combination of the municipalities of Budel and Maarheeze. Cranendonck has several centres: Budel, Budel-Dorplein, Budel-Schoot, Gastel, Maarheeze and Soerendonk. Cranendonck is named after the Cranendock estate and castle (13th century) – that at the time already served as a centre for several hamlets in the region.