Halder

Halder is a rural hamlet in Sint-Michielsgestel situated between the Dommel and Esschestroom rivers. The scattered houses sit among farmland, creating a quiet agricultural landscape typical of the region.

The settlement gained historical importance when excavations during the Esschestroom canal project in 1962 uncovered a large Roman coin deposit. These findings connected the site to ancient Roman trade routes that once passed through the region.

The annual Halder Spring Festival attracts visitors with music performances, attractions, and an open-air market organized by carnival association De Dorstvlegels.

The hamlet is easily accessible and can be explored on foot or by bike along quiet rural roads. A small museum nearby displays Roman discoveries and offers visitors insight into the archaeological heritage of the area.

A museum at the edge of the hamlet preserves thousands of Roman coins discovered by chance during a canal construction project. The collection reveals that this quiet spot once sat on an important route for Roman merchants.

Location: Sint-Michielsgestel

GPS coordinates: 51.64890,5.32330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27