Refreshing Summer Activities in Breda

Stedelijk Museum Breda
Grote Kerk Breda
Food & drinks
Park
Groen

As the temperatures rise and the heat reaches Breda, one thing is certain: everyone is seeking cooling. Luckily, you don't have to leave Breda to escape the heat for a while. From impressive monuments and museums to green city spots and a refreshing dip in natural water: Breda offers plenty of options to make a warm day just a little more pleasant.

Take a dip at the Galderse Meren

On warm days, everyone is naturally looking for a nice spot to cool down. De Galderse Meren are a popular destination for this. Take a refreshing dip, find a spot on the lawns, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water. In addition, you can visit the recently opened Blue Point for a cooling drink, an ice cream, or a tasty lunch.

Please note: on hot days, it can become quite crowded at the Galderse Meren. Therefore, check the current crowd levels before you depart. Send the word 'update' to 06 11 70 90 15 to receive information about the current crowd levels.

More places where you can swim in Breda

Find the shadow in the greenery

In and around Breda you will find plenty of green spaces where, thanks to the trees, it often feels a few degrees cooler. For example, take a walk through the Mastbos, one of the oldest forests in the Netherlands, or find a quiet spot in the Valkenbergpark. Bring a blanket, read a book or enjoy a drink at T-huis.

Admire the Grote Kerk of Breda

The Grote Kerk Breda is not only a stunning historic monument, but also offers a refuge from the heat on warm days. Thanks to the thick stone walls, it remains surprisingly cool inside. During the summer months, the church even functions as an official cooling spot, where visitors are welcome to take a break from the warmth.

Check here what's on in the Grand Church!

Visit the Stedelijk Museum Breda

Is the sun bothering you a little too much? At Stedelijk Museum Breda it is particularly cool first of all & the sun doesn't come in. While you enjoy the coolness, you can also discover surprising exhibitions about art, history and the city of Breda. An ideal outing for those seeking relief from the heat & wanting to discover something new.

View the current exhibition!

Enjoy Breda's Terraces

Would you like to enjoy a nice drink on the terrace after such a warm day? Then wait until the evening hours. As the sun loweres and the temperature drops, the centre of Breda comes back to life. Find a spot at the Grote Markt or the Haven and enjoy a refreshing drink.

Where to Go for Drinks in Breda

Get an ice cream

On warm days, nothing beats a good ice cream. Fortunately, Breda is full of ice cream parlours where you can enjoy a cooling treat.

Where to Get Ice Cream in Breda

Chill out at Pathé

Maybe not the first place that comes to mind with warm weather, but definitely an absolute recommendation! The cinema is equipped with air conditioning, so you can relax comfortably in a chair while watching one of the latest films.