De Blaak
District of Laar
in Gemeente Tilburg of North Brabant, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.542 and 5.058 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 32' 32" and E 5° 3' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:06 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 9:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
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Delve into De Blaak

The district De Blaak of Laar in Gemeente Tilburg (North Brabant) with it's 6,005 habitants De Blaak is a district located in Netherlands about 58 mi south of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Turnhout, 's-Hertogenbosch, Laakdal, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem and Utrecht. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Auberge du Bonheur

Address
1,5 mi
Bredaseweg 441
5036NA Tilburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00 (lunchbreak: 15:00 - 15:00)
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:30 (lunchbreak: 15:00 - 15:00)


De Postelse Hoeve

Address
2,3 mi
Dr. Deelenlaan 10
5042 AD Tilburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum

Address
1,7 mi
Heuvel 37
5038 CP TILBURG
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bastion Tilburg

Address
2,4 mi
Kempenbaan 2
5018 TK Tilburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


De Druiventros

Address
3,3 mi
Bosscheweg 11
5056 PP Tilburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 23:00


ibis Tilburg

Address
0,3 mi
Dr. Hub Van Doorneweg 105
5026 RB TILBURG
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


City Hotel Tilburg

Address
1,8 mi
Heuvelring 126
5038 CL Tilburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Het Wapen van Tilburg

Address
1,7 mi
Spoorlaan 362
5038CD Tilburg
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Goirle

Goirle is a municipality and town in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. Part of the suburban area of the city of Tilburg, it shares with it its phone area code and public transport system. The municipality also includes the villages of Breehees and Riel. Holland national football team defender Joris Mathijsen was born and raised in Goirle. The skater Ireen Wüst was also born in Goirle.

Located at 51.5167, 5.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Municipalities of North Brabant, Populated places in North Brabant

Loon op Zand

Loon op Zand is a municipality and a village in the southern Netherlands. It has 23.000 residents.

Located at 51.6333, 5.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in North Brabant, Municipalities of North Brabant

Tilburg University

Tilburg University (Dutch: Universiteit van Tilburg) or TiU is a public research university, specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, located in Tilburg in the southern part of the Netherlands. Tilburg University has a student population of about 13,000 students, about 8 per cent of whom are international students. This percentage has steadily increased over the past years.

Located at 51.5628, 5.04194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Tilburg University, Universities in the Netherlands, Educational institutions established in 1927, 1927 establishments in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

Willem II College

Koning Willem II College is a school in Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was established in 1866 and is named after King Willem II. The school was founded in the former royal palace in Tilburg, the present City Hall, of which the construction was commissioned by King William II himself. In 1934 the school moved from the former palace to the new location a new and much bigger building at the Ringbaan Oost in Tilburg. In 1971 the school moved to its present location on the Tatraweg.

Located at 51.5413, 5.0845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1866, Schools in the Netherlands, Tilburg, 1866 establishments in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

Westpoint Tower

Westpoint Tower is the tallest residential building in Tilburg, The Netherlands. It is 141.6 metres tall, and has 48 floors. Construction of Westpoint Tower was completed in 2004. At the time of completion the tower was the highest residential building in the Netherlands until the 6th of November 2010 when it was surpassed by the New Orleans skyscraper in Rotterdam. The building was designed by Margriet Eugelink (Van Aken Architektuur).

Located at 51.56, 5.0652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in North Brabant, Residential skyscrapers, Residential buildings completed in 2004, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Koning Willem II Stadion

Koning Willem II Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Tilburg, Netherlands, and the home ground of Willem II Tilburg. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 14,637 people, was built in 1995 and renovated in 2000 to add business lodges, a restaurant, conference rooms, business club and a supporters bar to the main building. The new stadium is built on the same spot as the old stadium, which had a smaller capacity and fewer facilities.

Located at 51.5428, 5.06694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures demolished in 1992, Willem II Tilburg, Sports venues in North Brabant, Multi-purpose stadiums in the Netherlands

Het Sas, North Brabant

Het Sas is a small village in the municipality Alphen-Chaam in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located southwest of Alphen.

Located at 51.4694, 4.98472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Brabant, Alphen-Chaam

Alphen en Riel

Alphen en Riel is a former municipality in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It covered the villages of Alphen and Riel. In 1997, the municipality was divided between the new municipality of Alphen-Chaam, and the municipality of Goirle.

Located at 51.5, 4.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of North Brabant

Gorp, Netherlands

Gorp is a hamlet in the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, which is situated in the south of the Netherlands, along the border with Belgium. Once historically separate from the town of Hilvarenbeek, it has become a de facto neighborhood of this larger town. It was the birthplace of Johannes Goropius Becanus (1519-1572), the physician, linguist, and humanist, whose Latinized surname is derived from the town's name.

Located at 51.4833, 5.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Brabant

Fata Morgana (Efteling)

Fata Morgana, the forbidden city, also known as 1001 Arabian Nights (or "1001 nachten" in Dutch) is a dark ride in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. It was designed by Ton van de Ven and Jan Verhoeven and opened in 1986. 16- passenger boats pass through a fairy-tale style Arabian city that is populated by 140 animatronics. Only one transport boat is present in a scene at the same time. The ride begins in a twilight setting, showing a jungle and the skyline of a distant Arabian city.

Located at 51.6469, 5.04556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dark rides, Water rides by name, Tow boat rides, Amusement rides by name, Efteling, Animatronic attractions

Flying Dutchman (Efteling)

The Flying Dutchman (or "De Vliegende Hollander" in Dutch) is a combination of a water coaster and a dark ride in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. It should have gone operational on April 16, 2006 Easter, exactly 328 years after the disappearance of the legendary Dutch man of war The Flying Dutchman; due to construction problems the opening was postponed to April 1, 2007.

Located at 51.648, 5.04739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dark rides, Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Efteling, Water rides by name, Roller coasters introduced in 2007

Piraña (Efteling)

Piraña is a River Rafting Ride in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. It was designed by Ton van de Ven and built by Intamin, It opened its doors in 1983.

Located at 51.6469, 5.04944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Efteling, Water rides by name, River rafting rides

Python (Efteling)

Python is a double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster in the Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands. When it started operation, it was the largest steel roller coaster on the European mainland.

Located at 51.6469, 5.05361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Efteling, Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Roller coasters introduced in 1981

Pegasus (Efteling)

Pegasus was a wooden roller coaster in the Dutch amusement park Efteling.

Located at 51.6469, 5.05194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Efteling, Roller coasters introduced in 1991, Defunct roller coasters, Amusement rides that closed in 2009

Rijen

Rijen is the largest place in the Dutch municipality of Gilze en Rijen. The city hall is located here. Rijen is situated north of the A58, between Breda and Tilburg. Surrounding places are: Dorst, Dongen and Oosterhout. As of 2011 Rijen has over 16,000 inhabitants.

Located at 51.5833, 4.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Municipalities of North Brabant

't Zand, Alphen-Chaam

't Zand' is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Brabant, in the municipality of Alphen-Chaam.

Located at 51.495, 4.95694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Brabant, Alphen-Chaam

Dierenpark & reptielenhuis de Oliemeulen

Dierenpark & Reptielenhuis de Oliemeulen (Zoo & Reptile House of Oliemeulen) is a small zoo in Tilburg, the Netherlands that describes itself as "the strangest zoo in the Netherlands". The zoo opened in an old farmhouse in 1987. It was initially just a reptile house, but was expanded in 1992 to include mammals such as monkeys and raccoons, and birds including parrots and birds of prey.

Located at 51.5709, 5.06206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in the Netherlands, Visitor attractions in North Brabant, Tilburg, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

2005 European Cross Country Championships

The 12th European Cross Country Championships were held at Tilburg in Netherlands on 11 December 2005. Serhiy Lebid won the men's competition for the sixth time and Lornah Kiplagat won the women's race.

Located at 51.5489, 5.10694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2005 in athletics (track and field), 2005 in Dutch sport, European Cross Country Championships

George and the Dragon (roller coaster)

George and the Dragon is a Wooden racing coaster in the theme park Efteling, based on the legend of Saint George.

Located at 51.6469, 5.0525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roller coasters introduced in 2010, Efteling, Roller coasters in the Netherlands

Safaripark Beekse Bergen

Safaripark Beekse Bergen is the largest wildlife zoo of the Benelux region and provides a home to approximately 1,250 animals from over 150 species, varying from small mammals to large birds. It is located between the cities of Tilburg and Hilvarenbeek in the south of the Netherlands, in province of North-Brabant. The visitors can for instance watch zebras and giraffes on the spacious savannahs.

Located at 51.5194, 5.10944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1968 establishments, Visitor attractions in North Brabant, Zoos in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

Speelland Beekse Bergen

Speelland Beekse Bergen is an amusement park and playground which is located close to the city of Hilvarenbeek and is a part of the Beekse Bergen group, which also holds Safaripark Beekse Bergen. Since it cooperates with Safaripark Beekse Bergen, there are also combination tickets possible for Speelland & Safaripark. The park is being exploited by Libéma Exploitatie BV. Speelland mainly offers playgrounds, a beach and water attractions.

Located at 51.527, 5.125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Amusement parks in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant, Visitor attractions in North Brabant

City Hall of Tilburg

The City Hall of Tilburg or Palace-Council House is a former royal palace and presently a part of Tilburg city hall in the Netherlands. Construction of the palace was commissioned by King William II of the Netherlands, who placed the cornerstone on 13 August 1847. The king wanted to have a country residence in Tilburg. He never lived in the palace as he died on 17 March 1849, just 22 days before completion of the palace.

Located at 51.5547, 5.08686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Palaces in the Netherlands, Royal residences in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

013

013 is a music venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The venue opened in 1998 and replaced the Noorderligt, the Bat Cave and the MuziekKantenWinkel. 013 is the largest popular music venue in the southern Netherlands. There are three concert halls of which the Dommelsch Zaal is the largest, with a capacity of 2,200 attendees. The name of the venue is based on the area code of Tilburg.

Located at 51.5586, 5.09306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Music venues in the Netherlands, Tilburg, Event venues established in 1998, 1998 establishments in the Netherlands

Reeshof

The Reeshof (also known as Tilburg Reeshof), is a district of the municipality Tilburg in the Netherlands. The district has 42,696 inhabitants, which makes the Reeshof the largest district of Tilburg. The Reeshof mostly consists of new-built houses from 1980 or later.

Located at 51.5819, 4.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tilburg

Aquanura

Aquanura is the name of a fountain system in the Efteling theme park in the Netherlands. The premiere took place on 31 May 2012 on the park's 60th anniversary, and it opened to the public the following day. The fountain was developed by WET Design, Efteling and Tebodin Consultants & Engineers.

Located at 51.6481, 5.045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Fountains in Europe, Amusement rides introduced in 2012

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