Location: Breda
Top Things to do in Breda
Top 10 Things to do in Breda, The Netherlands
Breda (Dutch pronunciation: [breːˈdaː] ( listen)) is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name Breda derived from brede Aa ('wide Aa' or 'broad Aa') and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa. As a fortified city, the city was of strategic military and political significance. Although a direct Fiefdom of the Holy Roman Emperor, the city obtained a municipal charter; the acquisition of Breda, through marriage, by the House of Nassau ensured that Breda would be at the center of political and social life in the Low Countries. Breda had a population of 183,456 in 2017; the metropolitan area had a population of 324,812. It is part of the Brabantse Stedenrij.
Restaurants in Breda
1. Reptile House De Aarde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reptielenhuis de Aarde is the first official zoo of Breda. This mini-zoo is specialised in holding and caring for reptiles. The first impression of this miniature zoo is that everything is very clean and child friendly. Children get the chance to pet or even hold some animals, also every question will be answered by the animal carer. The enclosures are bigger than you normally see in a zoo. Every animal has its own habitat and temperature, that is how we ensure that every animals wellbeing is as high as possible. Curious..? Come see the zoo in Breda and discover the world of reptiles!
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
This is a fairly small zoo, restricted to one building of ordinary proportions. But over two levels there is still quite a lot to see. Crocodiles, snakes, leguanos, lizzards, turtles from all parts of the world. And also a preying mantice. The caretakers take out an animal now and then, to feel or observe more closely. Many kids around there, all of whom seem to love it.
2. Grote of Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By justjans - Traralgon, Australia
We have a view of the church from our hotel room and today we walked to it, went inside just as they were about to have a free Bach recital played on their amazing organ. We felt so privileged to hear it played-it is amazing. We went back later and took more photos-it really is a lovely church-quite austere but beautiful at the same time.
3. Breda's Begijnhof Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Stefano M - Penang, Malaysia
A peaceful garden surrounded bi old brick buildings, with an elegant chapel. On the edge of the historical centre.
4. Stadspark Valkenberg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
5. Ginnekenmarkt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Originally Ginneken (16th century) was just a settlement near the Mark river. Due to the growing importance of Breda its location became more and more unique as a link between outstanding river landscape (Markvalley), forest (Mastbos) and city. The historic village square is a pleasant place to have a coffee or a beer. However do not expect 'village' prices here.
Ginnekenmarkt is only 3 km from the center of Breda.
A visit is easy to combine with a hike through nearby Forests (Mastbos and Ulvenhoutse bos) or cycling along the Mark river to Meersel-Dreef in Belgium.
6. Mastbos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Michiel N - Breda, The Netherlands
Beautiful forest for walking with lots of free parking, nice play forest for children, and also a Leprechaun route of 1.5 kilometers for children. On the Belgian side a nice large fen with a gangway on marshy ground.
Various possibilities to consume coffee, tea or lunch, in short, a nice place to explore.
7. Kasteel Van Breda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Kemeny
This castle is now the academy for the army and police (gendarmerie), closed to the public except on special occasions. The main building is the Brecht building, which is he oldest stone building in Breda also. Inside you can find paintings from the history of the country and the town.
At the entrance of the building some famous names are curved to the bricks, such as the commander of UN/Dutch troops in Srebrenica (Thomas Karremans). The graduates used to carve their names there, until it was forbidden.
There is a F16 fighter jet on the terrain and also a small chapel.
8. Holland Casino Breda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Philippe C - Villeneuve-Loubet, France
Very modern, high end casino which simulate a central village place arranged with very distinctives areas. Table games such as Roulette, poker, HIgh limit area isolated and very distinctive, standard gaming machine floor for all taste and all generationof player. Separate smoker zone, and central bar from where you may comtemplate the game floor.
9. De Kerkschat - Grote Kerk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By timecop - Temple Hills, Maryland
This is a beautiful church in Breda, well worth a visit. One end of the church is dominated by a beautiful organ, with its enormous pipes stunningly decorated with gold figurines. Interior details, the sculptures and artwork are very impressive.
10. Kasteel Bouvigne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Shennie_Li - Breda, The Netherlands
located in a quiet area in Breda, it is perfect to go in and have a tour in combination to your visit to the wood. Lovely small castle.
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