Heeswijk-Dinther

Heeswijk-Dinther is a village in North Brabant that spreads across a valley, connected by small roads and residential neighborhoods. A water castle and the Benedictine convent of Berne are the most notable structures within the settlement.

The village originated in the 12th century as 'Albertus de Essuic' and took its modern form in 1969 through the merger of Heeswijk and Dinther municipalities. It later became part of the new municipality of Bernheze in 1994.

The Benedictine convent of Berne shapes village life through ongoing religious activities and gatherings. During summer months, locals and visitors gather at the open-air theater Kersouwe for performances by regional artists.

The village is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle thanks to its small, manageable roads. The flat terrain of the area makes orientation straightforward and travel around the settlement accessible.

The water castle reopened in 2005 after extensive restoration work and now displays a carefully maintained garden and carriage house on its grounds. This thoughtful renovation gently preserved the medieval character of the structure.