Helmond

History:

Helmond originated from a settlement in 1179 and was first mentioned in a bull of Pope Alexander III. The city was founded in 1225 by Duke Henry I of Brabant. Helmond received city rights in 1232. In the 19th century the textile industry took off. At this time the Zuid-Willemsvaart was built that connects Helmond with 's-Hertogenbosch and Maastricht. Along the canal villas of textile barons remember to the former textile industry.

Tourist office:

1 VVV Helmond, Oude Aa 49, ☏ +31 492 367 070. For ticket sales, routes, gift cards, local and regional products, cycling or walking trails in the Peel.

City of Helmond website

By plane:

Nearby is Eindhoven Airport. Ryanair, Wizzair, Transavia and more companies, service this airport from more than 60 destinations within Europe. Getting from the airport to Helmond is possible by public transport; the most convenient is by bus to Eindhoven railway station to take a direct train to Helmond.

By train:

Helmond has four railway stations on the line Eindhoven-Venlo. Intercity trains only stop in Helmond station.

By car:

The A270 highway connects Helmond with Eindhoven. Secondary roads N279 run North to Den Bosch, N270 East to Venray and N612 South direction Weert with a connection to the A67 (Antwerp-Venlo) after 2 km.

By bus:

The regional buses, operated by the Hermes, link Helmond with major surrounded cities. As these are the regional buses, they do not go directly between these city but stop at several small villages. Hermes bus company operates within the boundaries of the city. Travelling inside the city by bus is difficult because many lines have been cancelled.

By taxi:

In you want to travel quickly between cities in the region you can also travel by taxi. Prices will vary, but if you use a taxi with more people than this is still a cheap way of transportation in and around Helmond. There are several taxi services available, but if you need a good and reliable one call +31 492 511517 or visit the website