Someren brings together nature and culture in ways that make it easy to plan your trip around different interests: walking trails pass through forests, heathland and fen areas, cycling routes have their own distinct itineraries, and mills, village history and theatre add to the programme. This lets you plan your time around the places and activities that interest you most.
Heathland, forests and fen landscapes
The Strabrechtse Heide is one of the largest heathland areas in the Netherlands, combining forests and heathland with small fen areas. Beuven is the largest fen in the Netherlands. From Natuurpoort Vennenhorst, you can reach the Strabrechtse Heide via walking and cycling paths. Natuurpoort Vennenhorst is also a starting point for routes through the forests, heathland and fen areas of De Heihorsten nature park.
Walking trails with different focuses
The signposted Keelvenroute is a walking trail through forests, heathland and fen areas, passing through the Het Keelven nature development area. Natuurpoort Vennenhorst also has paved Allemans routes. These are suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. As path surfaces can change, if you have specific mobility needs, we recommend checking the current conditions before your visit.
The Dorpswandeling offers a different focus: this guided circular walk goes through the centre of Someren-Dorp. It passes Wilhelminaplein, Laan ten Roode, Heemhuis and the Archaeology House, the monastery garden in Postelpark, Kerkstraat and Postel. Check availability in advance for the guided tour.
Cycling: a loop or a route to the national park
Route length and destinations are useful ways to distinguish between the cycling routes. The 30 km Strabrechtse Heide cycling route starts and ends at Wilhelminaplein in the centre of Someren. The 45 km Peelroute from Someren leads to De Groote Peel National Park. One route has a fixed start and finish in the town centre, while the longer ride has a named destination.
If you would like to plan your own route, you can use the Someren-De Peel cycling network, which connects various cycling junctions that you can combine to create individual routes. Routes may change, so check the latest information before setting out.
Mills, local history and theatre
The post mill Den Evert was built in 1543 by the Abbey of Postel. The De Victor windmill was built in 1853 by T.J. Rooijmans. De Victor offers guided tours for all ages; check current availability before your visit.
Heemhuis Heemkundekring De Vonder also focuses on the history of Someren and the surrounding area. It has a library and historical information. Stichting Vrienden van Museum Den Evert preserves and displays a collection of old agricultural and horticultural equipment and materials typical of the region.
Natuurtheater De Donck stages two productions each year, with several performances of each: a youth production in May and an adult production in September. The specific productions may change; check the dates for your travel period.
Visitor information and other things to do
Toeristisch Informatiepunt Someren Natuurlijk is located at De Meer 21a in Someren. For Someren and the surrounding municipalities, Land van de Peel provides an events calendar and information about attractions, walking and cycling routes, and other tourist offerings. As the portal content may change, it is worth checking the latest event dates before your trip.
As an outdoor swimming pool, De Diepsteeckel is Someren’s family pool. It operates seasonally, so check the current opening hours before visiting. This makes it easier to coordinate event dates, guided activities and seasonal options with the nature and cultural attractions you would like to visit in Someren.
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