Drink

Boscafé 't Hijgend Hert

This bar/restaurant and petting zoo promotes itself as the only mountain cabin in the Netherlands, but perhaps you need to be Dutch to find that comparison very valid. It is however a nice and popular establishment in the forest, and (inside) decorated as a mountain cabin bar. It serves a wide selection of beers, including their own brand (Hert). There's also a rather extensive menu, varying from just a piece of apple pie to sandwiches and mains. To get here from Vijlen, drive (or walk) all the way through the village and at the top, turn right towards the forest. Some 800 m into the forest the parking place is indicated on the left. This is also a good spot if you're out for a forest walk.

Address: Harles 23
Hours: Open every day of the year, 11:00-21:00 in summer, winter time: Mon-Wed 11:00-19:00, Thu-Sun 11:00-21:00
Price: Beers from €2.80, mains from €10
Website: boscafe.nl (opens in a new tab)

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