Tip for the summer holidays: shopping at Designer Outlet Roosendaal
Hello sun, hello summer, farewell (for now) long sleeves and coats. And hey Hello summer wardrobe: you have come to exactly the right place for that at Designer Outlet RoosendaalThere you will find the most beautiful and stylish brands at great prices. Yes, we understand that Roosendaal in Brabant might not be at the top of your list for a weekend getaway, but that could very well change after reading this article... Located in the green southwest of Brabant, just half an hour from Rotterdam and Antwerp, and barely twenty minutes from Breda, lies Designer Outlet Roosendaal. And surrounding that outlet center, you will find just enough nature, wellness, gastronomy, and a great atmosphere to make it a two-day experience. Whether you come with the kids, your partner, or your best friends: shopping is the starting point, everything else is a bonus. Let's go.
Designer Outlet Roosendaal opened in 2006 (then still as Rosada). Fast forward Step inside today and you can shop for brands like Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, PME Legend, Lacoste, adidas, Levi's, and ba&sh, complemented by sports labels, the best beauty products, cool kids' brands, and stylish home and kitchen stores. It is open seven days a week, there are five cafes and restaurants for a break in between, and thanks to the wide, open shopping streets, it feels more like a day out than a hurried stroll through shops. Even the little ones have been thought of, with changing rooms next to the toilets. In short: well-organized, relaxed, and surprisingly versatile. And that makes it the perfect hub of a weekend. In at least three ways:
The ideal family weekend is one where no one gets bored, and that is perfectly possible in and around Roosendaal. Be sure to check in at Wellness Hotel Otium, a modern hotel close to the outlet with spacious family rooms and, as an added bonus, a super nice wellness area at the affiliated Vitae Wellness Resort. Kids watch TV in their room for a bit, grandpa and grandma babysit, parents grab a quick sauna: everyone happy. After check-in, you head into the outlet, and you can have lunch without leaving the premises, at La Place while the kids can let loose in Rosie's play area.
In the afternoon waits Playdôme Roosendaal, a large indoor entertainment hall full of lights, music, and competition. Our favorite? Axe throwing. But hyperbowling, shuffleboard, and go-karting are also great, and when the weather is nice, there is an outdoor terrace with a playground. In the evening, you eat at The Hay House, a wooden restaurant among the trees with a great menu that makes both children and parents happy.
The next day: first blow off steam in the Vrouwenhof Park (cable cars, climbing frames, water zones; a small holiday park in the middle of the city), then racing across the ice in the electric ice karts of SnowWorld Rucphen. And just before you head home: artisanal ice cream at Gerda's Ice Cream Farm, to be eaten with a view of the sheep. The icing on the cake.
You can check in at even without children Wellness Hotel Otium: is just a really good place. The next morning you walk almost straight from the hotel. Wellness Resort Vitae Inside, nestled in the greenery. From the panoramic sauna, you look out over the water, and between the warm baths and relaxation areas, it is impossible not to relax. Book a massage, settle down with a book in the lounge, or simply gaze outside.
All that relaxing makes you hungry, and you satisfy that hunger. STICK, a popular brunch hotspot with colorful bowls, good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. Afterwards, getting lost in the outlet for an afternoon.
In the evening, a culinary highlight follows: restaurant 1857, awarded a Michelin star, but certainly not stuffy (for clarity, they even put that on the wall in LED lighting). Chef Joey van Heesbeen and hostess Joke van Heesbeen serve seasonal dishes, and the wait staff takes ample time to explain each plate. The next day, you take a look. Roosendaal Golf Course. Wide fairways, plenty of water, and accessible enough even for those who rarely hold a club. Finally, with a last lunch at The Hay House, right along the track.
Painting, shopping, and aperitifs in nature: this route is made for a weekend getaway with your girlfriends. You will stay at B&B Filion's Place, a small-scale bed & breakfast in a historic farmhouse. Owner Roxanne runs the place with visibly a lot of love and attention, from the breakfast with local products to the vegetable garden around the house.
For lunch, head to Lodge Visdonk, a modern wooden building on the edge of the Visdonk nature reserve with a large terrace and sharing dishesThen stretch your legs in the Rucphen Forests (blissfully quiet, ideal for catching up at length), with an ice cream along the way Gerda's Ice Cream Farm. Share even more in the evening during the shared dining and cocktails of Mazel Tov, a Middle Eastern restaurant (good for the holidays vibes).
The next morning is dedicated to creativity: book a session with an artist. Geoffrey Wijn who gives painting workshops in his studio (no experience needed, suddenly everyone turns out to have talent). And to finish off – naturally – into the outlet: one more coffee, one more fitting room, and maybe that extra outfit for the holiday after all…
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