Things to Do in Tilburg

Tilburg was the world's largest wool-processing centre in the 19th century, earning it the nickname 'the Manchester of the Netherlands'.

The city is home to the TextielMuseum, a world-class museum housed in a former wool factory that showcases textile art and industrial heritage.

Tilburg's annual Flower Parade (Bloemencorso) in September features elaborate floats made entirely of dahlias and draws over 300,000 visitors.

The city has no cathedral or major historical monuments from medieval times because it developed primarily as an industrial textile hub from the 1800s onwards.

Tilburg is surrounded by the Loonse and Drunense Duinen, a rare inland sand dune landscape perfect for cycling and hiking.

The city hosted the UCI Road World Championships cycling race in 2012, cementing its reputation as a cycling-friendly destination.