Getting to Arden Parks Baalse Hei without a car 🚍
Don't have a vehicle? No problem! Nestled in the heart of nature, our park remains accessible via public transport networks. Here is how to reach us with total peace of mind:
🚆 Arriving by train
The nearest train station to the campsite is Turnhout.
A true gateway to the region, this historic station is very well served by direct trains from Brussels and Antwerp. Once there, you are only a few kilometers away from the resort, easily accessible by bus.
🛤️Step 1: Arriving at Turnhout station
Turnhout station is the main arrival point. It is very well connected:
- From Brussels: A direct train (IC) runs every hour (approx. 1h10 travel time).
- From Antwerp (Antwerpen): A direct train (IC) runs every hour (approx. 45-50 min).
- From Liège or Namur: You will generally need to change at Leuven or Antwerp.
🚍Step 2: From the station to the campsite (Bus + Walking)
Once at Turnhout station, take the De Lijn bus :
Line 46
- Bus: Line 46 (Direction Baarle-Hertog/Baarle-Nassau).
- Stop: Get off at the Turnhout Dombergstraat stop.
- Final leg: There is about 1.8 km left on foot (approx. 20-25 minutes walk) via Roodhuisstraat. This is the option that drops you off the closest.
🚲 For fans of eco-friendly travel
If you’d like to finish your journey with a bit of exercise or enjoy the scenery, here are the best options:
Rent a bike at the station: Upon arrival, head to the Fietspunt located right at the station. From there, you can enjoy a pleasant cycle to the campsite along the canal.
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Bookings: Fietspunt Station Turnhout
Use "Hoppy" shared bikes: Hoppy is a handy app that allows you to rent self-service shared bikes.
- The concept: You pick up a bike at one parking point and drop it off at another.
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Convenient: There is a Hoppy point at ‘Klein Englandhoeve’, located just 2 km from the campsite!
Walk along the canal: For a 100% serene arrival, opt for a beautiful stroll along the Dessel-Schoten canal.
- Distance: Approximately 5 km.
- The route: A completely car-free itinerary that immerses you directly in the local atmosphere before you've even unpacked your bags.



