Guided city walk - Historical walking tour - Breda

Strijp S, a former Philips factory area called "The Forbidden City" is now a vibrant open creative design & technology hub full of design-, retail-, hospitality-, food- and leisure venues. Great locations to visit are Skateparks Area51, Urban Shopper, Food Market 't Veem, Yksi Design Expo, De Ontdekfrabriek ("The Discover Factory" for kids), 040BMX Park,…

Go out and explore the beautiful nature of Breda. Breda is situated in a very green area and from the historical city centre you are in the middle of nature in no time! Walk through the Markdal, get on your bike and discover the lovely local shops or enjoy a boat trip on the canals.…

From the water, everything looks different. A unique and beautiful way to discover Breda from another side. The singels offer many water sport activities such as: suppen, water bikes, canoeing or renting a boat. Looking for cooling down on a hot day? Then the Galderse Meren are the place to be.

The Havenkwartier has been transformed from an industrial area into a trendy hotspot for living, working and experiencing. The area is constantly on the move, just like Breda. Be amazed by the creativity, industrial history and love of local entrepreneurs.

Piet Hein Eek is one of the most famous Dutch designers. Piet Hein Eek became world famous for his furniture made from scrap wood. Everybody is welcome to view the exhibits in the showroom and gallery, or simply pop in for lunch or dinner in this extraordinary restaurant.

The Frits Philips House of Music is the city's premier concert venue, hosting performances ranging from classical to pop, with both local and international performers. Be sure to check out what is on while you are town.

Lovers of modern architecture will not want to miss this unique, futuristic sight. The Evoluon used to be a science museum but is today a conference centre and one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.

At this historical open-air museum you can experience what life was like through the ages, from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages by baking bread, forging iron and minting coins. It is located in Genneper Parken, south of the city.

In 1928, Hub and Wim van Doorne opened the Van Doorne’s Trailer Factory (DAF), an interactive museum where visitors are transported back in time to the 1930s. The whole space showcases classical cars and trucks among old storefronts and an impressive replica town setting.

The impressive swimming centre at De Tongelreep is a great place to spend a day for the whole family. There are classes for toddlers and the elderly, as well as snorkelling lessons, water polo, and many other activities.

Falconcrest Roofvogel Park is a fascinating wildlife park that showcases a large array of birds of prey, the star of course being the majestic falcon. Young ones always enjoy their visit to this educational centre.

The IJssportcentrum (Ice Sports Centre) in Eindhoven offers a huge array of activities for people of all ages and skill levels, from ice hockey and curling to skating lessons for beginners and spectator sports.

Just south of Eindhoven lies the municipality of Valkenswaard, a beautiful area surrounded by nature and popular for its outdoor activities, which include kayaking, hiking, and if you're feeling adventurous, motocross.

For many, golf is a party of the vacation, and sometimes it can be hard to combine with the rest of the family. De Tongelreep invites you to a fun and challenging 9 hole course.

The Vincent van Gogh House: a living arts centre in the birthplace of Brabant’s most famous artist ever, stands on the spot where Vincent van Gogh came into the world on 30 March 1853. The protestant Van Gogh spent his childhood years in catholic Zundert, not far from the Belgian border. A reticent and introvert…

In the booklet 'Dagje Heusden' there are two self-guided city walks including a map of the fortress. The booklet gives you information about the history of the fortress and the historic buildings that you will pass along the way. The two routes can be walked independently. Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours. The 'Through The City'…

The village of Nuenen is also known as Van Gogh Village, and rightly so. There isn’t a place in the Netherlands where you can tread in the footsteps of this famous painter quite so literally. Here, stories about Van Gogh are still vividly told, his letters are available for reading, and there are no fewer…

In July and August you can make boat tours on the Maas River, from the fortified town of Heusden. The tour boat, Wiljo, departs from the Molensteiger, the windmill base at the harbour at 13.30 and 15.00. The route runs along the Maas River and passes through the Heusden Canal (a man-made section of the…

Located in the centre of Etten-Leur, the Van Gogh Church offers a fascinating glimpse into what is probably the least known period in Vincent van Gogh’s life, but certainly not the least important! ‘The start of a career’ This is the church where Van Gogh’s father was minister for seven years and where Van Gogh…

Cyclists are welcome in these inland sand dunes, on the beautiful wide cycle paths or on the mountain bike trail, but the park is especially suitable to explore on foot or with a dog, if kept on a leash. With the help of the marked hiking routes you can explore the area on your own.…

Stroll though Breda with a guide to explore all the historical sights. The guide will take you to places like the Big Church, Begijnhof and the Castle of Breda. You will visit some places that are not accessible without our guide.

Being a national monument, St. Johns Cathedral is 's-Hertogenbosch' pride and joy. This majestic church, built between 1370 and 1529, expresses the wealth of 's-Hertogenbosch in the late Middle Ages. St. Johns Cathedral is luxuriously decorated with statues, pointed arches, figurines, and large windows. The tower, which is 43 metres high, is open to the…

One of the biggest tourist attractions of 's-Hertogenbosch. The river Binnendieze is a century-old system consisting of all waterways within the city walls. Visitors can sail through 's-Hertogenbosch in a distinctive open-topped boat. They can enjoy various monuments, characteristic ancient and modern buildings, the waterways, and the magnificent fortifications. The Binnendieze is protected city area…

Discover the real Bossche hospitality and its unique Burgundian culture! Are you looking for a real culinary highlight? Visit one of the popular restaurant areas in 's-Hertogenbosch' city centre: the Uilenburg, the Korte Putstraat, and the Parade. Even outside these three areas, 's-Hertogenbosch has a lot to offer. The city centre is packed with lively…

Tilburg is one of the ‘greenest’ cities of the Netherlands. The countryside around Tilburg features some of the best nature that the Netherlands has to offer and is perfect for just getting out there and leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind you for a moment. Areas like ‘De Oude Warande’, Stadbos013, Spoorpark,…

There are tons of events in Tilburg throughout the year. With over 700 (!!) events per year Tilburg is the event city of the Netherlands. Checkout what, where and when at the website.

Take a guided down town city tour. During this walk you will undoubtedly learn to look at the city in a different way. Join us on Den Heuvel, through the Willem II street, the strait area, the old Market and the palace. At the end of the walk you have definitely become a bit more…

The guided tour offers a first introduction to Het Noordbrabants Museum and Design Museum Den Bosch. It is a tour through time, space and architecture which highlights extraordinary objects from the collections of both museums.