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E4 FOREWORD Netherlands In Your Pocket celebrates its second anniversary this year. In this fourth edition of Tilburg In Your Pocket we offer a varied and colourful range of independent reviews written by our own researchers. Once again, they’ve worked overtime to visit every single restaurant, bar, hotel, theatre, museum and pub to bring you unbiased information. And while the Dutch government may no longer support cultural life in Holland, the city of Tilburg clearly values this essential part of everyday life. Read our Culture & Events pages to find the perfect concert or festival for you. By the time you read these words, fall or winter will be in full swing. But don’t fear the cold or rain because this city always pulsating with life and you can sense it on every corner and on every square. The thousands of local and international students that call this university town home only enhance this feeling by making a nightlife scene you won’t want to miss. Any visitor will also discover vibrant restaurants, an impressive calendar of cultural events that includes concerts and art exhibitions and a hip air of freedom and vitality. A lot has happened since the first Dutch issue of In Your Pocket hit newsstands two years ago. During this time we’ve expanded and covered even more cities in the Netherlands. ’s-Hertogenbosch was first, followed soon after by Utrecht, while Amsterdam and Tilburg made their debut in 2011. Although some of these cities may seem like surprising choices to some readers, it’s In Your Pocket’s aim to be your personal guide to Holland’s undiscovered gems. Our quest continues in 2013, so look out for more In Your Pocket city guides in the Netherlands. For now, explore Tilburg and enjoy! Cover story ESSENTIAL CITY GUIDES In Your Pocket Netherlands Weikesstraat 21 5335 LE Alem Nederland Tel. (+31) 653 79 91 46 netherlands@inyourpocket.com www.inyourpocket.com In Your Pocket Tilburg tel. (+31) 135 453 298 (ASEGA Media) tilburg@inyourpocket.com ISSN 2211-2553 © In Your Pocket Netherlands Printed by Microdot in the EU Published two times per year 30,000 copies This issue’s cover features one of Tilburg’s most outstanding modern monuments: Concertzaal Tilburg. The architect used a unique combination of wood, aluminum and glass to create the structure and the interior is equally as stunning, especially the ceiling, which is illuminated with colourful lights. Photo by Persbureau van Eijndhoven Editorial Editorial team Theo Leerintveld (theo.leerintveld@inyourpocket.com) & Martins Zaprauskis Contributors Frank van Bergen, Joep van Aert, Floor Claessen & Mark van Bergen Researchers Theo Leerintveld & Bob Oostelbos Layout & Design Martins Zaprauskis Photos Theo Leerintveld, Lya Cattel & Gemeente Tilburg unless otherwise noted Cover photo Persbureau van Eijndhoven Sales & Circulation Advertising ASEGA Media, tel. (+31) 135 453 298 Distribution Theo Leerintveld & ASEGA Media The World of In Your Pocket Northern Ireland Ireland Netherlands Germany Poland Belgium Czech Republic Austria Switzerland Slovenia Romania Croatia Italy Bosnia Serbia Bulgaria Montenegro Kosovo FYR Macedonia Albania Greece It was 20 years ago this summer that the first In Your Pocket hit the streets of Vilnius, Lithuania. Since then, we have grown to become the largest publisher of locally produced city guides in Europe. We now cover more than 75 cities across the continent (with Ghent, Belgium, the latest city to be pocketed) and the number of In Your Pocket guides published each year is approaching an amazing five million. Always an innovative publisher, we have just launched a new version of our iPhone app, which can be downloaded for free from the AppStore. Search for ‘IYP Guides’ by name. To keep up to date with all that’s new at In Your Pocket, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ inyourpocket) or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/ inyourpocket). Copyright notice Text and photos copyright In Your Pocket Netherlands 2011 - 2012. Maps copyright cartographer. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, except brief extracts for the purpose of review, without written permission from the publisher and copyright owner. The brand name In Your Pocket is used under license from UAB In Your Pocket: Bernardinu g. 9-4, LT-01124, Vilnius, Lithuania. Tel. (+370-5) 212 29 76. Editor’s note Estonia Russia Latvia Lithuania Belarus Ukraine The editorial content of In Your Pocket guides is independent from paid-for advertising. Sponsored listings are clearly marked as such. We welcome all readers’ comments and suggestions. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of going to press and assume no responsibility for changes and errors. Tilburg In Your Pocket tilburg.inyourpocket.com
These days any city in the Netherlands is relatively easy to reach and that includes Tilburg. The central station borders the city centre, while the smaller train stations give access to the suburbs. From the two airports (Schiphol and Eindhoven) it takes an hour and a half or an hour respectively to reach Tilburg by train. The public transport system is fairly simple and well organised, however, many people prefer to walk to the city centre. Changing money is possible at the airports, but also at the central train station in Tilburg. And whether arriving after being packed into a low-budget plane or jumping off a Dutch train, here’s some handy info to help smooth your landing. By bus Since travel by train is very efficient in the Netherlands, there are no international bus connections in Tilburg. Veolia is a company that provides bus service in and around the city. When you exit the central train station, the bus station is to your right. For routes and times visit www.journeyplanner. 9292.nl. By car Tilburg can be easily reached via motorway A58 or other provincial roads. In and around the city centre there are seven indoor car parks; along the roads into the centre electronic signs will show you the right direction and free spaces available. You pay when you exit the car park again. For drivers with physical limitations there are disabled parking spaces available at the indoor car parks at Koningsplein, Tivoli and Pieter Vreedeplein. On many streets in the city centre, and at the outdoor car parks, you’ll find ticket machines. Pay in advance and place the ticket on the dashboard in a visible place. The indoor parking options are cheaper. By plane If you arrive at either Schiphol or Eindhoven airport Tilburg is only an hour away by public transport. A single trip from Schiphol by train costs about €15, and from Eindhoven Airport the bus followed by the train will cost you about €10. Both routes will take just over an hour of travelling and you’ll arrive at the Tilburg Central Station. Check www.9292ov.nl for more information on schedules and prices. The bus and train journey from Eindhoven Airport to Tilburg costs about €9.00. A single train ticket from Schiphol costs €17.00 and the journey takes about an hour and a half. Be aware that when you travel from Schiphol to Tilburg, you will have to change onto the train to Venlo in Rotterdam, within 10 minutes of your arrival. From the central station in Eindhoven you take the train that is headed for Den Haag (The Hague). You can find more information on journeyplanner.9292.nl. Tourist information VVV Tilburg B-3, Nieuwlandstraat 34, tel. (+31) 90 02 02 08 15, vvv@tilburg.nl, www.vvvtilburg. nl. Buy typical Tilburg souvenirs here such as the leesplengske (horn book), real Kruikenstad items and Willem II products. Everything you’ll need to know about the city is also available here and the friendly staff will do everything they can to inform you about what to see and do in Tilburg. In the back of the room you can even email your own picture in a postcard of Tilburg to your friends and loved ones. QOpen 09:30 - 18:00, Mon 13:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. J tilburg.inyourpocket.com ARRIVING IN TILBURG Message from the Mayor Hello and welcome! Tilburg: surprisingly provocative. Tilburg is a city with something for everyone. It is a true student city because of the myriad educational facilities it offers, especially Tilburg University and its dance classes. Tilburg is a city of dance. All links in the ‘dancing chain’ are within reach of Tilburg’s so-called Kunstcluster (art cluster). Talented dancers can develop their skills in a unique climate of culture. What about a Rock Academy or a course in becoming a musical star? It’s all possible in Tilburg. Tilburg is also a city with many businesses. Many of these revolve around the logistics, tourism/recreation, flight/maintenance and care sectors. The city has a rich cultural scene with an emphasis on the events season that stretches from April to November. In short, Tilburg has a lot to offer. The large diversity of art and culture with interesting museums, beautiful city walks and varied architecture, as well as great shopping and entertainment districts make Tilburg a fine city. For the entire duration of the events season, the centre of Tilburg is everyone’s living room. You’ll run into each other during Tilburg Zingt (Tilburg Sings), Incubate, at the Tilburg Ten Miles and of course also at Festival Mundial or at the Tilburg Fun Fair. If that’s not your cup of tea you can repose in one of the many parks or in the green city surroundings with unique nature only a 15-minute bike ride away. Or you can simply enjoy a café and relax at an outdoor terrace. Welcome to Tilburg! Peter Noordanus Mayor of Tilburg Train Tilburg can be easily reached via its three train stations. The central train station borders the city centre and the bus station. From the central station you can reach any corner of the Netherlands, but if you want to get to Amsterdam, you’ll need to change trains in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The journey to Den Bosch only takes 15 minutes, and an hour and a half later you’ll already be in the capital. One kilometer from the central station is the smaller Tilburg Universiteit station where hundreds of students get off to quench their thirst for knowledge. A two-minute walk is all they need to reach the university from the train station. Finally, at the edge of the city you’ll find the Tilburg Reeshof station that connects the newest part of the city to the rest of the country. This train station was built purely to facilitate the commute to work for the residents of the area. To travel by train, you’ll need a ticket. There are regular checks on board trains and if you’re travelling without a ticket you’ll be fined €35, even if you smile and speak a foreign language. You can purchase tickets at the yellow machines that adorn all train stations or at the NS Service desk on the right hand side of the central station in Tilburg. When you buy a ticket at the service desk, you pay 50 cents extra in service charges, but the first option is a bit trickier, because it requires large amounts of loose change. You see, though the machines are fairly intelligent, they only accept Dutch bank cards and coins. For more information visit www.ns.nl. Autumn 2012/Winter 2013 E5
Page 1: Hotels Restaurants Cafés Nightlife
Page 6 and 7: E6 BASICS Lots of funny facts about
Page 8 and 9: E8 HISTORY Tilburg’s long history
Page 10 and 11: E10 CULTURE & EVENTS When the Dutch
Page 12 and 13: E12 CULTURE & EVENTS Classical & Op
Page 14 and 15: E14 CULTURE & EVENTS Theatre, dance
Page 16 and 17: E16 WHERE TO STAY Finding a place t
Page 18 and 19: E18 WHERE TO STAY: OUT OF TOWN Budg
Page 20 and 21: E20 RESTAURANTS With a population o
Page 22 and 23: E22 RESTAURANTS European Auberge du
Page 24 and 25: E24 RESTAURANTS Rodeo Grill Restaur
Page 26 and 27: E26 RESTAURANTS The Talk D-2, Heuve
Page 28 and 29: E28 RESTAURANTS Pim’s Broodjeszaa
Page 30 and 31: E30 NIGHTLIFE Tilburg’s brilliant
Page 32 and 33: E32 NIGHTLIFE Stadscafé Van Gogh D
Page 34 and 35: E34 NIGHTLIFE Pool & Billiards Pool
Page 36 and 37: E36 WHAT TO SEE Tilburg has more hi
Page 38 and 39: E38 WHAT TO SEE Modern architecture
Page 40 and 41: E40 WHAT TO SEE The cemetery at Bre
Page 42 and 43: E42 GETTING AROUND Getting around T
Page 44 and 45: E44 SHOPPING While Tilburg isn’t
Page 46 and 47: E46 SPORTS & LIFESTYLE New in town?
Page 48 and 49: E48 VENUE INDEX English Index Aan T
Page 52: NETHERLANDS MAP Autumn 2012/Winter

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