Kaatsheuvel is a
village in the
Dutch province of
North Brabant, situated along
highways N261 and N628. With a population of roughly 16,600, it is the largest village in and the capital of the
municipality of
Loon op Zand, which also consists of the villages of De Moer and
Loon op Zand. As Kaatsheuvel is a municipality capital, it had a town hall located in the town centre. The town hall has been torn down in 2010 as part of a ambitious plan tot build a lively new town centre. Currently the new town centre is being built, working title
Bruisend Dorpshart (Sparkling Village's Heart). Kaatsheuvel is (internationally) well known for the
Efteling theme park and a gateway to National Park
Loonse en Drunense Duinen.