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Helmond Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city and municipality in the Netherlands

About Helmond

Helmond originated from a settlement in 1179 and was first mentioned in a bull of Pope Alexander III. The city was founded in 1225 by Duke Henry I of Brabant. Helmond received city rights in 1232. In the 19th century the textile industry took off. At this time the Zuid-Willemsvaart was built that connects Helmond with's-HertogenboschandMaastricht. Along the canal villas of textile barons remember to the former textile industry.

Top Attractions in Helmond

Explore the best things to see and do in Helmond:

  • Brandevoort
  • Cube houses
  • De Groote Peel National Park
  • Gemeentemuseum Helmond
  • Helmond castle
  • Home Computer Museum
  • Lambertus church
  • Saint Lucia church

Where to Eat in Helmond

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Charlee Browns Place
  • 🍴Ons Loes
  • 🍴Paviljoen de Warande
  • 🍴Ristorante Sicilia

Where to Stay in Helmond

  • 🏨Golden Tulip Hotel West-Ende
  • 🏨Sint Lambert

Helmond Travel Guide Sections

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