Things are going well for Tilburg: the number of visitors to the ‘city of jugs’ has risen by ten per cent over the past two years. The vacancy rate, at seven per cent, is also below the national average. These positive results are due in part to local businesses.

In 2014, entrepreneurs in Tilburg set up a business fund. The entrepreneurs work closely with the local council and invest in the city centre. Two million euros are being invested in the city centre alone. The business fund now comprises 640 members and has tripled its budget over the past four years.

Events

Thanks to the increased budget, it is now possible to organise more events in the city centre. For example, during the Cape Town Festival, there was scope and funding for innovation; during this event, the whole city was ‘taken over’ by artists. On every street corner, creative minds showcased their art and ideas. In September, a fashion show took place in Tilburg city centre. The latest fashions were showcased on a catwalk organised by Elite Models on Pieter Vreedeplein. Furthermore, this year the council has secured the arrival of the Ferris wheel at the Tilburg funfair. Last year, the organisers were unable to bring this attraction to the fair, but thanks to a contribution from the council, both Tilburg residents and visitors can once again enjoy this much-talked-about attraction this year.

Central parking

In short: there’s plenty of life in Tilburg city centre. And that’s reflected in the visitor numbers. Are you planning to pay a visit to Tilburg city centre soon? If so, you can park easily and affordably at the Heuvelpoort Car Park. Thanks to its central location – right in the heart of the city centre – the car park is the ideal base for a day out in Tilburg.