The Story of
Gemert-Bakel
The Story of Gemert-Bakel
Gemert is a quirky castle village where there is always something to do. The ideal stopping place for a long or short stay. Located in the Land of de Peel and the Brainport region. Less than half an hour's drive from villages and cities such as Deurne, Uden, Den Bosch, Eindhoven.
De Heerlijckheid Gemert-Bakel consists of 7 church villages: Gemert, Bakel, De Mortel, Handel, Elsendorp, De Rips and Milheeze. Each village has its own rich history. Each village here is unique. Click here for a short introductory film about Gemert-Bakel: 'Kom ook naar Gemert-Bakel'. It is definitely worthwhile to come and visit the church villages. For a day out, a weekend trip or an overnight stay in nature. In Gemert-Bakel there is plenty for adults and children to see, do and experience.
Gemert-Bakel has a rich and very diverse cultural history, which is visible everywhere in the municipality. As examples we mention the procession park in Handel, the castle and the Latin school in Gemert, the mills, the old fields around Bakel, Milheeze and de Mortel, the estates around Elsendorp and the archaeological monument in De Rips/Milheeze.
The villages in Gemert-Bakel
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