Rucphen has for years been known as an active sports municipality in West Brabant. Alongside the exceptional indoor locations, in the municipality you will also find a fully equipped sports park in De Binnentuin, featuring a cycling track, tennis courts, hockey pitches and an athletics track, among other things. Mountain bikers and horse riders find their way in the extensive outlying area, with marked routes through the Rucphense Bossen and past the heathland. There is something for every sports enthusiast to enjoy, summer or winter, young or old.
What sets Rucphen apart as a destination for sporting activities, is the combination of outdoors and indoors. If it's raining outside, visitors can ski at SnowWorld or go ice drifting at IceKart Rucphen. Is the sun shining? Then a walk through the Rucphense Bossen or a cycle ride along the junction routes of West Brabant awaits. Rucphen activities are therefore worthwhile all year round, for day visitors and groups from the region.
Rucphen isn't just for the indoor athlete. The municipality's countryside offers wonderful walking and cycling routes through the Rucphense Bossen, along the heathland and through the typical West Brabant villages. Ideal as the finishing touch to a day full of activities or as a day programme in its own right.
In Rucphen you will find a varied range of sports activities. You can ski and snowboard at SnowWorld, an indoor ski centre with real snow, 3 slopes and 8 ski lifts. For an adventure on the ice, you go to IceKart Rucphen. At Steketee Outdoor Centrum you will find a wide range of group activities for an active day.
SnowWorld Rucphen is open 365 days a year thanks to its indoor location. IceKart and Den Meulebaarg have their own opening hours, which you are best checking in advance via the website or via ontdekr.nl. Outdoor activities in the Rucphense Bossen and the heathland are always freely accessible and worthwhile in every season.
Yes, that is certainly possible. SnowWorld Rucphen is open 365 days a year, even in the middle of summer. The indoor ski slope always has real snow, regardless of the season outside. This makes it a popular destination for anyone who wants to keep up their skiing skills or simply enjoy some winter sports fun without having to go abroad.
Absolutely. SnowWorld Rucphen has a permanent children's slope and offers lessons for beginners of all ages. With 3 slopes of varying levels, there is something for everyone to do. The cosy atmosphere, on-site catering and Brabant hospitality make it a complete day out for the whole family.
IceKart Rucphen is Europe's only indoor ice-karting track. In a 3,500 m² hall, you drive electric karts on spiked tyres across a large ice rink. It is not about top speed, but about drifting: sliding, steering and regaining control. Suitable for families, groups of friends and corporate events. Advance booking is recommended.
Group accommodation Den Meulebaarg is situated in the rural area between Bergen op Zoom and Breda and is ideal for active groups. You can stay overnight and use the surrounding area for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. It is a great base for sporting group outings, school camps and team building in the green surroundings of West Brabant.
