GuinnessWhat to Do in One Day in Breda, the Netherlands

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With its cobblestone streets, beautiful historic city center, charming canals, green parks, cozy cafes, and restaurants, Breda is one of the most vibrant cities you could ever visit. It is located in the southern part of the Netherlands in the province of North Brabant and it is known as the “Pearl of the South”. The city’s main tourist attractions are located within historic centre with a fabulous Gothic Cathedral and the Breda Castle. In addition to that, Breda is where the Dutch royal family was founded 600 years ago and many monuments remind of this period. However, we’re going to visit all of the best places in one day in Breda itinerary.

How to get to Breda?

The Netherlands has a highly developed road network, and getting to Breda is easy and fast. Although the closest airports to Breda are in Rotterdam and Eindhoven, there many buses and trains that you can take to Breda. In addition to that, there is a direct train connection from Brussels and Antwerp in Belgium to Breda. Tickets can be purchased from the SNCB website.

What to do in one day in Breda?

Whether you’re visiting Breda as a couple, with kids, friends or on a solo trip, there are many places to visit. This guide to one day in Breda is designed to take you to Breda’s most famous landmarks.

The Breda Old Town

One of the best things to do in one day in Breda is to stroll through the historic city center of the Old Town. It is surrounded by the Mark river, the Breda Castle, Valkenberg Park, and the streets of Oude Vest and Vlaszak. The Old Town of Breda hosts the most popular attractions and landmarks in Breda, including the picturesque Grote Markt and the impressive Grote Kerk. In the very very heart of the main town square is located the Breda Town Hall (Stadhuis). It consist of four houses hidden behind one façade. Now it is only used for council meetings, official receptions and weddings.

Nowadays the Castle of Breda is used as a Dutch Defense Academy. Because of that it is with limited access, but sometimes the KMA opens its doors during public event.

Valkenberg Park

Valkenberg Park is a picturesque oasis in the lively city of Breda. It is located in the city center and connects Breda Central Station and Breda Castle. Originally, the park used to be the private garden of the castle. It was exclusively only for castle residents and their guests. The park takes its name from a falcon house that once stood at its periphery. Falcons (valken in Dutch) were utilised by nobles and their guests who practiced falconry.

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