From Oeteldonk Centraol to Het Noordbrabants Museum: 1 hour and 11 minutes full of stories, traditions, and Oeteldonk surprises!
Oeteldonk is much more than just carnival! Behind the famous monuments, colorful personalities, and centuries-old traditions lie stories you may have never heard before. With the new themed walk ‘On the way to eleven!’ you will discover the unique carnival culture of ’s-Hertogenbosch in a surprising way.
This walk was developed by Kring Vrienden van ’s-Hertogenbosch in collaboration with Het Noordbrabants Museum and complements the exhibition eleven – Cult & Carnival.
From Oeteldonk Centraol to the heart of the city
The walk begins at Oeteldonk Centraol, where Prince Amadeiro XXVII makes his festive entry during carnival.
An enthusiastic guide from Kring Vrienden van ’s-Hertogenbosch will take you past well-known monuments and historical sites. You’ll discover the stories behind the Dragon, the Carnival statue on Stationsweg, and the spot on the Mèrt where Boer Knillis takes his familiar place during carnival.
Along the way, you’ll hear about the special traditions, the colorful Oeteldonk personalities, and the humor and togetherness that are so characteristic of Oeteldonk.
And of course, a heartwarming Oeteldonk surprise along the way is not to be missed!
Leaving at 11:11 AM? Of course!
When you say Oeteldonk, you say eleven. That’s why this walk starts from November 14, 2026, to March 21, 2027, on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:11 AM.
And how long does the walk last? 1 hour and 11 minutes, in true Oeteldonk style of course!
The walk ends at Het Noordbrabants Museum, where you can then visit the exhibition eleven – Cult & Carnival. This way, you first discover Oeteldonk in the city streets and then from a surprising perspective in the museum.
For Oeteldonkers and curious visitors
Whether you were born and raised in Den Bosch, have been celebrating carnival in Oeteldonk for years, or are visiting the city for the first time: this walk will make you look at the Den Bosch carnival culture through different eyes.
Put on your walking shoes, wrap your red-white-yellow scarf around you, and let yourself be carried away by the stories of Oeteldonk.
Join us on the way to eleven!
Check the available dates, rates, and tickets on the page Themed walk ‘On the way to eleven!’.