Christmas holiday in Breda

  • Breda Straalt
  • Children
Discover what you can do during the Christmas holiday in Breda: winter events, atmospheric light trails, and gezelligheid in the city. Plan your visit!

Breda Shines this winter!

Literally! Because everywhere in the city centre, the festive lights shine back at you. But also figuratively, as there is a packed schedule of cosy and atmospheric winter events. So, the ice rink, winter terraces, Christmas concerts, and other activities make Breda shine like never before. Discover everything about Breda Shine here

22 December 2025 until 4 January 2026

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Highlights Breda Shines

Ice rinks in Breda

12 December to 4 January

Ice skating enthusiasts won't have to get bored this Christmas holiday! At the Grote Markt in the city centre, in Prinsenbeek, in Ulvenhout, and at Breepark, you can visit a skating rink. Moreover, there are many more activities to enjoy around the skating rinks. Curious about what’s on offer? Read the blog about the skating rinks in Breda.

Grote Markt, Breda
Market, Prinsenbeek 
Pekhoevestraat, Ulvenhout 
Breepark, Bavelseparklaan

Photo: Betoverend Breda 2019

Winter Walhalla at Breepark

18 December to 4 January

Breepark transforms into a winter festival full of lights, entertainment, and music!

Really a fun outing for the whole family. You can enjoy a day full of adventure with a combined ticket for Kabonk and The Winter Walhalla together with the children. While the kids amuse themselves on the slides and climbing towers of Kabonk, you can step into the wintery world of The Winter Walhalla filled with cosiness, skating fun, and live music.

Enjoyment of movies during the holidays

20 December to 4 January

Complete your day out with a classic Christmas film or a new family movie at the cinema. The cinemas in Breda are open during the Christmas holidays! Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a gezellig outing with friends, or an afternoon full of fun with the family, the cinemas in Breda have something for everyone.

Workshop 'Create Your Own Seal' at Stedelijk Museum Breda

20 and 23 December & 2 and 10 January

During the workshop at the Municipal Museum Breda, you will work on a personal symbol that expresses what freedom means to you, whether it's friendship, honesty, being yourself, or something entirely different. Let your creativity run wild and create a unique seal that suits you completely. 

From 8 years old, lasting 1.5 hours
Costs: € 5.00, free with the BredaPas

Boschstraat 22, Breda

Lightning flash scare tour and family tour through the Grote Kerk

20 December to 4 January

In the Great Church of Breda, many secrets and stories are hidden. Discover them this winter through the Light Hunt or one of the four treasure hunts. There is a different scavenger or puzzle hunt for each age group. 


New are the free interactive tours. One of these is specially designed for families.  During another, you will learn about the influence of women on the history of the church. 

Kerkplein 2, Breda

Christmas performances at Chassé Theater

The Chassé Theater has several Christmas performances during the holiday season. From shows for young to old, there is something for everyone! 

Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, Breda

Winter Boat Tour

until 31 January

Discover the fairytale-like Breda with the winter cruise with De Stadsboot. Enjoy the illuminated quays during the cozy winter boat trip. De Stadsboot offers various packages including Glühwein and snacks boat. 

Note! The Stadsboot is available for hire from eight people.

Harbour, Breda

Reptile House De Aarde

20 December to 4 January

During the Christmas holidays, Reptile House De Aarde is open every day (except public holidays). During the holiday, children can participate in treasure hunts, colour, and play at the reptile house. Several times a day, there is an animal show where you can even hold a snake.

Aardenhoek 26a, Breda

Here you will find more fun locations for indoor activities!