Ice rinks in Breda

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It's time to get your skates out again! Want to know where you can skate in Breda this winter? Here are five ice rinks in Breda for a fun day of skating during the Christmas period.

1. Ice skating rink Optisport

From 12 October 2025 to 8 March 2026

The Optisport Ice Rink in Breda has been welcoming an enthusiastic and sporty audience for years; not only within Breda, but also in the West Brabant region and the province of South Holland. The ice rink boasts a substantial ice surface of 30x60 meters and a 400-meter track. Do you want to relax on the ice as a recreational skater, or are you a dedicated competitive skater aiming to break your personal record? The Optisport Ice Rink offers something for everyone.  

Terheijdenseweg 506 

2. Ice Rink at the Grote Markt

12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026

With the IJsplein, the Grote Markt in Breda is transformed into a winter paradise once again this season.  Fasten your skates securely and glide over the covered ice rink made of real ice, perfect for young and old alike. Tired after skating? Next to the ice rink, you'll find the cozy Winter Tavern, the pop-up eatery. Here, you can relax and warm up with a hot chocolate or a mulled wine.  

Grote Markt  

3. WinterWonderBeek

11 December 2025 through 2 January 2026

WinterWonderBeek is an annual event in Prinsenbeek. During the festive season, the centre of Prinsenbeek transforms into a cosy winter village with charming stalls, an ice skating rink, and countless twinkling lights that beautifully illuminate the streets. WinterWonderBeek offers residents and visitors the opportunity to celebrate winter together and bid farewell to the old year in style.  

Market, Prinsenbeek

4. Ulvenhout on ice

13 December 2025 through 4 January 2026

On 14 December, Ulvenhout on Ice will start again. This year, ice skating enthusiasts can once again enjoy the atmospheric ice rink on the Pekhoeve grounds. Have you always wanted to try curling? Seize the opportunity and sign up for the curling tournament!  
Ulvenhout on Ice is the perfect outing to herald the festive season with friends, family, or colleagues. Don’t miss out and come enjoy an enchanting winter in Ulvenhout!  

Pekhoevestraat, Ulvenhout 

5. Winter Walhalla at Breepark

18 December 2025 to 4 January 2026

At the Winter Walhalla at Breepark, you can skate on an ice rink of 1000 m2, but there's more. Curling rinks, an indoor fairground, bouncy castles, and performances by Dutch artists make Breepark a winter paradise for young and old. 

Bavelseparklaan

Breda Shines this winter

Breda Shines this winter. With ice skating at the Grote Markt, light walks, treasure hunts, and a winter fair at the Kasteelplein, there's no option to be bored. 

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