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Fun things to do in Breda during the May holiday

  • Children
  • Explore Creative
  • Explore Green
  • Explore Royal
The May holiday is ideal for heading out. We have listed fun things to do in Breda with your family, relatives, partner or friends. Go out and discover Breda!

Explore Breda

Discover Breda with a new style city walk. We have put together three surprising routes.

  • Explore Creative Breda takes you along Breda locations where creativity knows no bounds. 
  • With Explore Green Breda you will discover entrepreneurs who are working sustainably and the literally green spots of Breda.
  • Explore Royal Breda tells the story of Breda's royal roots and connects surprising new places with history. 

You can find all three routes in the free Explore Breda app. 

Out and about with the whole family

A visit to a museum, skateboarding at Pier 15, walking the gnome trail in the Mastbos, or visiting Reptile House de Aarde? There is plenty to do with children in Breda. If you're lacking inspiration on what to do with the kids during the May holiday, we've compiled all the tips for you.

Breda from the water

Is the weather nice? Discover Breda from the water. This offers beautiful and unique views of the city. Breda gives you space, also on or by the water! How about a boat tour, sailing a boat, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing or taking a ride on a waterbike? One thing is for sure: fun on the water is guaranteed.  

Shopping in Breda

A shopping day in Breda is always a great idea. Explore the beautiful boutiques in Oranje-Zuid, the Centre, and 't Ginneken. If the weather is bad, then discover the covered shopping centres like De Barones and De Houtmarkt.

Whether you love high fashion, vintage stores, or low budget shops; in Breda, you can find it all within walking distance of each other. More and more entrepreneurs are showing that shopping doesn't necessarily have to be harmful to the environment. They source sustainably, work packaging-free, or sell vintage clothing and accessories.

Need a break while shopping? Take a seat at one of the nice coffee spots or lunch places.

Discover unique shops

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Oranje Zuid

Climbing the tower of the Big Church.

It is the great pride of Breda: the Grote Kerk Breda. The tower of the Grote of Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk in Breda, which is over 97 metres high, was built between 1468 and 1509 in the style of Brabant Gothic. At a height of 60 metres, you have a beautiful view over the historic city centre and the surrounding area of Breda.

Every Thursday to Sunday at 14:00 and 15:00, you can climb the tower with a guide from Gilde de Baronie. It requires some effort, but the view is unforgettable. Due to safety reasons, the minimum age is 12 years old.

Soaking up culture in Breda

In Breda you will find traces of a rich history everywhere. Want to know more about this? Then be sure not to miss the Stedelijk Museum Breda, which includes a new exhibition about the Bredase Nassaus. A real must-see! There are special activities for families during the May holiday.
But Breda has more museums. Small gems about the most diverse topics.

You are also in the right place for street art in Breda. Our city is like one big open-air museum with nearly 150 Blind Walls that you can admire throughout the entire city. Each Wall is based on a story from Breda. Read more here about all the ways to discover this special museum!

To the terrace

Is the sun shining in Breda? There is a good chance that the terraces in the city are pleasantly full. Breda is bursting with terraces: the catering industry and Breda are inextricably linked. Here we list a lot of great terraces in Breda for you.

Go to the movie.

Is the weather disappointing you a bit? Then it's time for a trip to the movies. In Breda, you can choose from no less than four cinemas. For the latest blockbusters, you can go to Pathé and Kinepolis. Chassé Cinema and Filmhuis Breda focus more on arthouse films.

Unique Experiences in Breda

Experience Breda in a way you've never done before! Step into the magical world of Holy Moly or create your own perfume at Algorithmic Perfumery. A perfect outing for the May holidays!

Here you will find even more Breda