Major city · Netherlands
Asten
Half a day is enough: town centre, Museum Klok & Peel, one meal. Sleep in Deurne, Helmond or Eindhoven and come in by bus.
Asten is a small Peel-region town in North Brabant, about 16,600 people, with one museum and a compact centre of cafés and restaurants around the Markt. There is no station in town, so you arrive by bus from Deurne or Helmond. Treat it as a half-day stop on a North Brabant route, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, quiet)
- Airport
- Eindhoven (EIN)
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Asten112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Asten, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyLow-risk small town.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire and ambulance · 0900-8844 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEIN Eindhoven Airport (Nearest airport; onward by bus or train via Eindhoven, check the connection).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealSandwich€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (pub)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedBudget double room (B&B or guesthouse), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room (B&B or guesthouse), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedBudget double room (B&B or guesthouse), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EIN Eindhoven Airport (Nearest airport; onward by bus or train via Eindhoven, check the connection)
Map of Asten
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Asten: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end. Regional buses link Asten with Deurne and Helmond; for anything beyond that, change at Deurne or Helmond for the train. A bike is the practical way to reach the Peel and the outlying B&Bs.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Bus from Asten to Deurne, then walk to the centre
The nearest town with a station; useful as a bed base for Asten.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Bus from Asten to Helmond centre
Castle and a bigger shopping centre; also a rail link onward.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus to Deurne or Helmond, then train
Best base for Asten if you want evening trains and more beds.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus and train via Eindhoven or Tilburg
A full day out; check the route and dated tickets first.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Asten centre
B&Bs such as Het Maagdenhuis and De Hoefstal 1765, walking distance from the Markt.
Best Western Hotel Nobis Asten
Nobisweg 1; check-in from 14:00, check-out 11:00.Nobisweg 1; check-in from 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM.
Heusden Gem Asten
Village just outside town with Glundr! and several B&Bs; you need a bike or car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double (Best Western Nobis Asten)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| eSIM data, about a week2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €160 per person per day, bed included | €319≈ US$400 |
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2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (pub) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Sandwich | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum entry | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station in Asten: buses run less often in the evening and on Sundays, so check the last connection back.
- Museum Klok & Peel opening hours and ticket price: check before you go.
- Bikes have priority on shared paths and roundabouts.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police non-urgent
- 0900-8844
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My bed tonight
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Naar dit adres, alstublieftTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance112
- Police non-urgent0900-8844
Embassy
No embassy in Asten; embassies and consulates sit in The Hague and Amsterdam.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Asten → Deurne: check the operator's fare and timetable
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dank u wel — Thank you (dahnk uu wel)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much? (hoo-vayl kost het)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (waar is het twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Asten. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus timetable fixtures for the last evening and Sunday return from Asten.
- Place pages for Museum Klok & Peel and the Markt with verified hours.
- Eat pages for the Markt and Prins Bernhardstraat with last orders.
- Peel cycling loop with distances and a rental point.
Sources
- officialGemeente Asten (official site)
- secondaryWikidata — Asten
- secondaryWikivoyage: Asten, revision 5043127 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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