Boxtel

Boxtel is a municipality and town in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It lies in the Meierijstad region on the Dommel river, about 15 to 20 kilometers northeast of Eindhoven and west of ’s-Hertogenbosch. The municipality covers the town of Boxtel and several surrounding villages, including Liempde.

The area has medieval roots and developed as a local market town. Growth accelerated in the 19th and 20th centuries with improvements to transport links, including the arrival of the railway, which connected Boxtel with larger cities.

The area is characterized by the Dommel river running through the municipality, with surrounding farmland, small forests, and residential areas.

Boxtel today hosts a diversified local economy, with services, retail, light industry, and agriculture in the surrounding countryside.

The town has a railway station that provides regional connections, and it sits near major roads that link to the Dutch highway network, making Boxtel accessible from other parts of the region.

Boxtel provides several primary and secondary schools and a number of cultural and historical sites that reflect Brabant heritage, along with parks and recreational facilities for residents.

The town serves as a local center for the surrounding communities and hosts events and activities that highlight regional culture.