Visit to GENNEPER PARKEN to explore its well marked meandering trails to discover such Landmarks as the Genneper watermollen, Genneper Hoeve, Eindhoven Museum & the Heem Park.

On this weekend, the 15& 16 June 2024,we went for an exploration visit to the Genneper Parken, Genneper Hoeve, Heem park,Genneper Watermollen & Eindhoven museum in Eindhoven ,Netherlands to discover the amazing landmarks relating to the area’s flora & fauna.In this vast park ,seeing the lush greenery,flora fauna & feeling the freshness of breeze ,we experienced healthy vibes coming our way relieving us of all tiredness or anxiety which we had previously!While strolling in thr park the atmosphere induces in us an urge to inculcate healthy habbits to improve health of the body & the heart. During my 75-day stay at Eindhoven I have made sure to visit the park for long brisk walks & or short distance running daily being near to my son’s villa !Especially for aged & retired people like us ,the place is like Rehabilitation homes for recovering normal health after some illness or disorder!In the Dommel there is facility for Canoeing ,fishing as well as skating(in wintres) !There are occasional fares/exhibitions for family recreations & health awareness for all people & agesIn the park there is an amazingly developed Prehistoric/Medieval village housing artefacts & tools/items used by our ancestors in the ancient times!Its a must visit place to experience life (back in time)led by the people in that era!At the Genneper Hoeve,(organic farm) one can choose from a variety of refreshments & fresh fruits & say goodbye to their kitchens for a while! For the working people it is an excellent weekend getaway with family & friends!

The Genneper Parken:

It is a nature, sports and recreation area in the south of Eindhoven. It is named after the hamlet of Gennep and is one of the largest parks in the Netherlands. The Genneper Parken area is located in and along the Dommel and Tongelreep rivers , the latter of which in particular has managed to retain its natural character and meanders strongly . This stream valley area is part of the ecological main structure of the Netherlands . Several shorter walking routes have been set out here and you can also walk along the Tongelreep to Aalst and beyond. In the opposite direction runs the Airbornepad Market Garden , which leads from Lommel to Arnhem . In the Genneper parken are housed some of the most amazing landmarks which relate to the area’s flora & fauna.

The Genneper watermill (also called Gennepermolen )

It is a watermill in Eindhoven, Netherlands . The mill is located on the Genneperweg, along the Dommel in the Gestel district of the municipality of Eindhoven . It is located in the Genneper Parks . The current mill is an undershot mill with one water wheel. The function was flour mill , previously there was also a second wheel for an oil mill . It is a national monument that is owned by the municipality of Eindhoven. Volunteer millers grind the mill and assist visitors, and organic products and flour are also sold.
The mill was recorded several times in November 1884 by Vincent van Gogh. A windmill with two wheels can be seen on it. The Genneper Watermill along the Dommel is an undershot mill that was used as a flour mill. The mill was restored in 1963 with government grant; it was actually rebuilt for the most part. After a fire on February 11, 1998, the roof was replaced; the cover of the wheel is thereby undone. The mill was painted and drawn in the nineteenth century by the artist Vincent van Gogh . It is a national monument .

The Eindhoven Museum and Prehistoric Village:

Located in Genneper Park,’Prehistoric Village’ originated from experimental archeology . An attempt was made to reconstruct the construction of a house from the Iron Age,& subsequently a complete village from that time was set up. Later a medieval village was also recreated.(Visit to Museum & the Prehistoric Village I have already covered in my recent blog dtd 14th May,2024 on my site for my dear readers to explore virtually)

De Genneper Hoeve : An Organic farm in Genneper Parken:

DE GENNEPER HOEVE :

It is an organic mixed farm in the middle of the greenery of the city of Eindhoven that is open to the public with 30 red-and-white dairy cows, young stock, chickens and pigs, organic farming and a market garden with seasonal vegetables, a cheese factory & cheese dairy, a farm shop and educational programs on the farm. It is an urban farm where the public can experience the animals, the stables, the cheese making, the milking and the work in the cheese storage up close. The farm shop sells all products from its own company, as well as various products from fellow farmers in the region.

The Heempark Frater Simon Deltour:

Its a botanical garden that houses hundreds of native plant species on a site of three hectares which are grouped into twenty Brabant landscape types. This park has been managed by volunteers since 1983. The park is named after Brother Simon Deltour, a brother who was active on Eikenburg .The park consists of landscape types & elements from the Kempen and the Meierij with the plants that naturally belong there. The Heempark was created in 1983 by a volunteer working group in collaboration with the municipality of Eindhoven. It is named after a champion of nature and the environment .

 Environmental Education Center (MEC) was located next to the Genneper Watermill in Gestel. Until December 2008, permanent and changing exhibitions in the field of nature and the environment could be visited here. Projects in the field of environmental education were also organized here, for example for children. After years of vacancy, the building has been in use since January 2019 – by way of vacancy management – by Facet, a consultancy for sustainable development and the Gilde Sint Joris

Note :I am indebted to the Wikkipaedia for the invaluable information on the subject.