11 BREDA Touristic Guide of Breda 1,00 breda
Subject index CITYMAP page 44 Amusement centres 10 Bed & Breakfasts 15 Beguinage 4 Bicycle rental 8 Bicycle sheds 8 Bowling 10 Cafes and discotheques 10 Camping sites 14 Canal cruise 9 Car rental 19 Canoe rental 9 Casino 10 Castles 4 Children s activities 13 Children s farms 13 Churches and chapels 4 Cinemas 10 Climbing 10 Conference & meeting locations 14 Cycling 8 Daytrips for groups 10 Donkeygolf 10 Electric scooter 19 Events 15 Ferrari driving 11 Ferry 19 Fishing 9 Forests 7 Free Camping 14 Galleries 6 Gardens 7 Golf 10 History 2 Hiking 7 Horse tram rental 10 Hotels 15 Hotel arrangements Breda 16 Ice skating 11 Internet cafés 11 Jeu de boules 11 Karting 11 Laser shooting 11 Labyrinth 13 Late night shopping 17 Launch rental 9 Laundry s 20 Marina 9 Markets 17 Motorboats 9 Museums 5 Natural pools 9 Night life 10 Parking 18 Parks 7 Pharmacie 20 Picnic bike rental 8 Picnicboat 9 Playgrounds 13 Police 20 Polish cemeteries 4 Public transport 19 Puppet theatres 13 Restaurants 11 Riding schools 11 Service addresses 20 Shopping 17 Skiing 11 Solex rental 8 Sumo wrestling 11 Sunday Shopping 17 Surfing 9 Swimming pools 9 Taxi 19 Teambuilding 11 Theatres 12 Tours 12 Trips by balloon 12 Tuk-Tuk 19 Youth circus 13 Windmills 4 VVV Breda Willemstraat 17-19, 4811 AJ Breda Tel. 0900-522 24 44 ( 0,45 a minute) Fax +31(0)76 521 85 30 E-mail info@vvvbreda.nl Openinghours VVV Willemstraat Mon 1.00-5.30 p.m. Tue-Fri 9.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Sat 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. VVV Grote Markt Tue10.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. (only in July and August) Wed-Fri 10.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Sat 10.30 a.m.-5.00 a.m. The Breda area code is 076, unless indicated otherwise.
ENGLISH WELCOME TO BREDA A sparkling and historical city in West Brabant with a cheerful personality, that s Breda, Best Citycentre of the Netherlands. The combination of its rich history and numerous present-day activities makes Breda an inspiring city! During the course of years Breda has grown into a city with around 170.000 inhabitants.a big city, but her cosy centre makes it well organized and pleasant to be in.talk with the Bredanaars, let all the impressions move you and discover the true character of the city! This brochure will guide you on your way to all the tourist and leisure sights and where to find activities.the subject index left of this page will make searching for a sight or activity easier. VVV (tourist office) Breda: a good start of your journey The Breda tourist office (VVV) offers more than you might think.we advise all visitors to the city to call on the tourist office first. Some of the most important services provided by the tourist office are listed below: Hotel reservations Information on sights in and around Breda Special events agenda for Breda and the Breda region City walks, also conducted by a tour guide Breda and Holland souvenir sales Theatre and concert reservations 1
CULTURE & HISTORY The name Breda descends from a contraction of the Brede (wide) Aa.This is the place where two rivers, the Mark and the Aa, flow together. In the year 1252 Breda obtained its municipal rights, and at the beginning of the 14th century Breda was walled in. Also, in the fourteenth century the city was surrounded with mouts, so called singels. Around the city you can still find them. All the streets surrounding the city were laid in an oval shape, which is a notice able sign for old fortified cities. In the city centre there are a lot of monuments, but there is one particular that makes Breda recognisable from a great distance and that is De Grote or Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk. This beautiful church from the 15th century can be admired from almost every point in Breda. Between 1995 and 1997 the beauty of the church was hidden from the public, it took almost three years to restore the inside and the outside of the church. The so-called Spanjaardsgat flanked by two heptagonal towers reminds visitors of the time Breda was in hands of the Spaniards. The Castle of Breda shows the historical relation between Breda and the House of Oranje Nassau. In 1198 the castle was a fortress. During the centuries many changes have been made to the castle. Since 1828 the Royal Military Academy (KMA) has the castle in use. Next to the Castle of Breda you will find the city park Valkenberg. Until 1812 this park was part of the castle and only accessible for the Heeren van Breda. From origin, the park was a forest, with high trees. In the 17th century this changed, when the forest was transformed into a park with a more French style. In 1995 the park was renovated. All park pathways were laid, bushes and shrubberies were 2
moved and new lighting was installed. In the historical city centre lies the peaceful Beguinage. Until 1990 the court was inhabited by beguines, the statue in the garden still reminds of them (a replica of this statue is for sale at the VVV). In the herb garden you will find hundreds of different herbs. The Catharinastraat, where the Beguinage is situated, has undergone many changes in its long history, yet it has been able to keep its grandeur. For example, the stately Huis van Wijngaerde at number 9 is worth a visit. We have mentioned the characteristic combination of rich history and high-principled modern architecture in Breda. For instance, you will find the Barones, no, not a noble lady, but an indoor shopping mall in the heart of Breda, and the trendy shopping centre t Sas, right next to the medieval Grote Markt. Breda also possesses buildings of the modern architect Hertzberger: the everywhere praised Chassé Theatre and the library/school of music Nieuwe Veste.The tasteful combination of old and modern art can also be admired in Breda s Museum, situated in former military barracks. Another fine piece of architectural work is the pop stage the Mezz, and not to be forgotten, the Holland Casino, the biggest casino in the west of Europe.This casino is situated in a magnificently rebuilt monastery in the centre of Breda.The Graphic Design Museum Beyerd Breda is the only museum in the world totally dedicated to graphic design. Apart from its history and its culture Breda is, above all, known for its kind hearted burgundian atmosphere which is characteristic for all of the older, southern cities, where one knows how to enjoy life. When admiring a beautiful monument it is nice to relax on a cosy terrace or in a good restaurant. We welcome you in the finest city of the south and wish you great pleasure in exploring Breda. See you in Breda! 3
Beguinage Begijnhof, (D3/p44), Catharinastraat 45. Open: daily 07.15 a.m.-18.00 p.m. Beguinage Museum Open:Tue-Sun: 12.00-5.00 p.m. www.begijnhofbreda.nl. Castles Kasteel van Breda, (C3/p44), Kasteelplein 10.The castle can only be visited during tours conducted by the Breda tourist office, 0900 5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). www.kma.nl. Kasteel Bouvigne, (D6/p43) Bouvignelaan 5.The castle can only be visited during incidentally organised conducted tours.the gardens of Bouvigne can be visited individual. Open: Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. www.brabantsedelta.nl/info. Churches and chapels St. Annakapel, (F4/p43), Heusdenhoutseweg 34, 5219087. Antonius Kathedraal, (D4/p44), St. Janstraat 8. Cathedral of the diocese Breda. www.kathedraalbreda.nl. Begijnhof kerk, (D3/p44), Catharinastraat 45. From 9.00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m. the interior of the church is visible through a wall of glass. NH Kerk Ginneken, (D5/p43), Duivelsbruglaan 1, 5653142. NH Grote of Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk, (C4/p44), Kerkplein 2, 5218267. Open: Mon-Sat 10.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m., Sun 1.00-5.00 p.m., except during private events. Reservations for groups also through the tourist office 0900 5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). www.grotekerkbreda.nl. Kapel van Gageldonk, (B2/p43) Moerenpad, 5651987. Open: every day 9.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m. St. Joostkapel, (D5/p44), Ginnekenstraat. Open during opening hours of the shops. Evangelisch Lutherse kerk, (D4/p44),Veemarktstraat 11, 5145585, visits only by appointment. Synagoge, (C3/p44), Schoolstraat 16, 5223206 or 013-5086008.Visits only by appointment. Waalse kerk, (D3/p44), Catharinastraat 83a, 5223633, visits only by appointment, www.waalsekerkbreda.nl. Windmills Korenmolen de Hoop, (F5/p43), Schoutenlaan 70, Bavel. Open: only by appointment, 0161-432491. Round brick flourmill on a high hillock. www.korenmolendehoop.nl. Molen De Korenbloem, (E7/p43), Molenstraat 23, Ulvenhout. Open: Sat (in case of sufficient wind) or by appointment. Polish cemeteries Poolse Erebegraafplaats, (B4/p43) Ettensebaan, 5293000. Poolse begraafplaats Ginneken, (D5/p43) Kerkhofweg/Vogelenzanglaan, 5293000. 4
MUSEUMS Breda has many museums. One of these is the Breda s museum, which is established in the renovated Chassékazerne, where the history and culture of this city can be seen. Here is a list of the museums in Breda. Museums Bierreclamemuseum, (B4/p43), Haagweg 375, 5220975. Large collection of advertising boards and other beer related items from the 1900-1960 period. Open: Sun11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Group visits only by appointment. Closed: public holidays. www.bierreclamemuseum.nl. Breda s museum, (D5/p44), Parade 12, 5299300. Open:Tue-Sun 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. The Breda s Museum has opened several small establishments in Breda, so called Buitenposten. You can find them in the Holland Casino (Kloosterplein 20, Tue-Sun 12.00-5.00 p.m.), in the Grote Kerk, Kerkplein 2, Mon-Sat 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., Sun 1.00-5.00 p.m. except during private events) and in the Begijnhof Museum (Catharinastraat 45,Tue-Sun: 12.00-5.00 p.m.) www.breda-museum.nl. Generaal Maczek Museum, (D4/p43),Trip van Zoudtlandtkazerne, de la Reijweg 95, building R, 5274089. Open: every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 2.00-5.00 p.m. and also by appointment. www.maczekmuseum.nl. Graphic Design Museum Beyerd Breda, (E3/p44), Boschstraat 22, 5299900.The only museum in the world that s totally dedicated to graphic design. Special department for kids. Open:Tue-Sun 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., www.graphicdesignmuseum.com. Koningin Wilhelminapaviljoen, (C3/p44), Kasteelplein 10, 5273718. Permanent exhibition about the history of the Kasteel van Breda and its inhabitants. Open Tue 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Miniaturenmuseum Breda, (D3/p44), Catharinastraat 23, 5154324. Collection of doll's houses and miniatures among other things from Breda. Open: Mon 1.00-4.30 p.m.tue-fri 10.00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Sat by appointment. Sun 1.00-4.30 p.m. www.cultuurbehoudbreda.nl. Museum Oorlog en Vrede, (E8/p44) Ginnekenweg 76, 5214156.The museum exhibits objects that show how people survived during the 2nd World War. Open: every 1st Sunday of the month 1.30-3.30 p.m. http://members.ziggo.nl/wimmol. Heemkundemuseum Paulus van Daesdonck, (E7/p43) Pennendijk 1, Ulvenhout, 5612742. Furnished farmstead dating from 1903, featuring among other things a farmer s living room, a kitchen, a small pub, a chapel and a classroom.various traditional costumes, children s toys, archaeological finds, etc. Open: Jan-Jun/Sep-Dec every Wed and every 1st Sunday of the month 2.00-4.00 p.m. Group visits only by appointment. http://paulus.ulvenhout.com. Heemkundemuseum De Rijf Prinsenbeek, Markt 5, 5416947 or 5212405. Museum about the fifties. Group visits only by appointment. www.hk-opdebeek.nl. NAC Museum, (B3/p43) Stadionstraat 3, 5214500. Open:Wed: 1.00-4.00 p.m. and by appointment. www.nacmuseum.nl. Princenhaags museum, (B4/p43) Haagweg 334b, 5140121. Open every 2nd Sunday of the month and the Saturday before1.00-5.00 p.m. except July and August. www.princenhage.net. Stadsarchief, (D5/p44), Parade 12, 5294429. Open:Tue and Thu 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., Sat 10.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m., www.stadsarchief.breda.nl. 5
Culture UITpunt Breda, (C4/p44), Molenstraat 6, 5299595, www.uitinbreda.nl. Galleries Artilabo, (D3/D4/p44) Catharinastraat 9, 5309379, www.artilabo.nl. Art Trading Holland, (E7/p43), Dorpstraat 99, Ulvenhout, 8874217, www.art-tradingholland.nl. Galerie Beau Coeur, Gilzeweg 26, Bavel, 0161-450045, www.beaucoeur.nl. Chassé Galerie, (E4/p44), Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 5303100, www.chasse.nl. Galerie Ecker, (C5/p44), Markendaalseweg 18, 06-18401366, www.galerieecker.nl. Electron, (B1/p44), Belcrumweg 19, 5876872, www.electronbreda.com. Gallerie Gaffelaer, (F7/p44), Benedictinessenhof 81, 5219782, www.gaffelaer.nl. Galerie M. Jas, (D4/p44),Veemarktstraat 37, 5213018, www.mjas.nl. Galerie Molenaars, (E8/p44) Ginnekenweg 79, 5204445, www.galeriemolenaars.com. Galerie van Nuland, (E2,3/p44), Mauritsstraat 3, 06-20428475. Galerie van Rossum, (D5/p43), Prins Hendrikstraat 57, 5309195. Galerie Segeren, (D5/p43) Raadhuisstraat 8/10, 5640434. Galerie 48, (C5/p44), Markendaalseweg 48, 5436510. Galerie Gaffelaer, (F7/p44) Benedictinessenhof 81, 5219782, www.gaffelaar.nl. hal-gallery, (C3/p43), het Aardappel Imperium, Speelhuislaan 173, 5719905, www.hai-gallery.com. Lokaal 01, (E4/p44) Kloosterlaan 138, 5141928, www.lokaal01.nl. Nelly s Art of Glass Gallery, (A2/p43), Kesterenlaan 103, 5414533. Nieuwe Veste Expositieruimte, (D4/p44), Molenstraat 6, 5299600, www.nieuweveste.nl. De StadsGalerij, (D4/p44), Oude Vest 34, 5143371, www.ssdempo.nl. Stichting KOP, (C3/p43), Speelhuislaan 171, 5879900, www.stichtingkop.nl. Stima Pakhuis, (F3/p43), Hoge Schouw 4, 5202064, www.stima.nl. 6
NATURE AND WATERRECREATION Forests Only few large cities in the Netherlands are surrounded by as many forests and other scenic areas as Breda is.those who want to exchange the noise of the city for the peacefulness of the countryside for a while, can choose from numerous possibilities in the direct vicinity of Breda, such as boswachterijen Mastbos, Liesbos, Ulvenhoutse Bos, Chaam, Strijbeek and Dorst. All together there is about 4000 acres of forests and nature. For hiking and biking you will find more information in the next pages. Informationcentre Staatsbosbeheer De Oudhof, (C6/p43), Stouwdreef 1, 076-5659556, www.staatsbosbeheer.nl. Forest where children can play (Mastbos) Speelbos Boeverijen, (C6/p43) Mastbos, 5656640, special children s area. www.staatsbosbeheer.nl. Parks The gardens and parks in Breda are certainly be worth it to visit. Burgemeester van Sonsbeeckpark, (A7/B7/p44), Julianalaan/Irenestraat. Park Overbosch, Valdijk, Prinsenbeek, partially situated over the highway A16. Het Valkenberg, (D3/p44), Kennedylaan. Park Wolfslaar, (E6/p43),Wolfslaardreef. Park Prinsenbeek, ducks pond. Wilhelmina park, (D7/E6/p44), Paul Windhausenweg/Koninginnestraat. Zaart Park, (C5/p43), near the Amphia Ziekenhuis, Langendijk. Gardens Herbgarden Begijnhof, (D3/p43), Catharinastraat 45. Guided tours for groups can be booked at the tourist office, 0900 5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). Herbgarden Pekhoeve, (D7/p43) Dorpstraat 92, Ulvenhout, 5610040. Nature garden Wolfslaar, (E6/p43) Charlotte Cuypersdreef. Willem Merkx garden, (D4/p44), Sint Annastraat/Catharinastraat. Sculptures. Gardens of Kasteel Bouvigne, (D6/p43), Bouvignelaan 5. Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Experiencegarden, for visual and mental disabled people (D7/p43), Galderseweg 65, 5607500. HIKING Walkers will certainly have a nice time in Breda. A choice can be made of several city walks or beautiful walks through the forests.the forest is clearly marked by Staatsbosbeheer and shows routes with several distances that can be walked. From 2,5 km to 7 km. In Breda and the surroundings a network of walking routes has been made.walkers can go from junction to junction. Every junction has its own number on a tourist-map (available at the tourist office), walkers can easily compose their own routes. Strolls For more information, guided tours and reservations: tourist office,willemstraat 17-19, 0900-5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). 7
Historische Kilometer, meet the old and new Breda.The itinerary will lead you past beautiful sights such as the Breda Castle, the Spanjaardsgat, the Grote Kerk, the Beguinage, the Synagoge, the Waalse Kerk and the Chassé Theatre.This thematic itinerary is also available in an English/French/Germain version at 3,50 and in Spanish and Italian 1,50. CYCLING The Breda region boasts numerous forests and other scenic areas where a network of metalled cycle tracks makes cycling great fun. Most unmetalled forest paths are also open to cyclists.the best thing to do if you plan to go cycling is to call on the tourist office first, where staff can help you choose a suitable route.also for cyclists there is a junction-system to compose your own route (see hiking). Bicycle rental An ID and safety deposit may be required! Bezoekerscentrum Wolfslaar, (E6/p43),Wolfslaardreef 95, 5294459, Tue-Fri, www.breda.nl/bezoekerscentrumwolfslaar. Fietsverhuur Van Holland, Strijpenseweg 29, Prinsenbeek, 5411696, 06-41224997. Rijwielshop Breda, (D2/p44), Stationsplein 16, 5210501. Bicycle sheds in the city Concordiastraat*, (C5/p44), Concordiastraat 13, 5298829. Het Turfschip, (E3/p44), Chasséveld 15c, 5294850. Nieuwstraat*, (C4/p44), Nieuwstraat 7, 5225498. Oude Vest*, (D4/p44), Oude Vest 27, 5207934. Haven*, (C4/p44), Kraanstraat 2. Achter de Lange Stallen (D5/p44), Achter de Lange Stallen 33, 5225199. *In these bicycle sheds it s possible to park your scooter as well. In the following sheds you can hire a baby carriage: Concordiastraat, Nieuwstraat en Oude Vest. Rijwielshop Breda, (D2/p44), Stationsplein 16, 5210501. Picnic bike rental Fietsverhuur Van Holland, Strijpenseweg 29, Prinsenbeek, 5411696, 06-41224997. www.vanhollandverhuur.nl. Oak Bikes, 06-39836225. Electra Beach Cruiser bicycles for rent, incl. well-lined picnic-basket, www.depicknickfiets.nl. Solex rental LOT 66, (B2/p43), Mijkenbroek 27, 5439365, www.lot66.nl. 8
WATER Canal cruise May-Autumn holidays, for more information and reservations tourist office 0900-5222444, ( 0,45 a minute),. Canoe rental Beleef Breda, (C3/p44) 5205957, Spanjaardsgat. Only by appointment for minimal ten persons, tourist office 0900-5222444, ( 0,45 a minute), April-September Sat and Sun 1.00-4.00 p.m. as from two persons. Fishing Fishing club De Baroniesche Hengelaars, 5221442. For information about fishing spots & licences. Launch Rental Bootje Varen Breda, (C4/p44), 06-42669001. Luxury launches as from 10 persons. Bookings also at the tourist office, 0900-5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). www.bootjevarenbreda.nl. Marina Jachthaven de Werve, (B2/p44), Markkade, 5213891. Motorboat rental Beleef Breda, (C3/p44), 5205957, Spanjaardsgat. April- September, Sat and Sun 12.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (minimal 4 persons). For more then 10 persons, make your reservation at the Tourist Office, 0900-522444 ( 0,45 a minute). Picnicboat (A5/p44), Gasthuisvelden. Small boats for rent incl. picnic. April-October Fri-Sun, 06-44175171, www.picknickboot.nl. Surfing Asterdplas, (B1/p43), Haagse Beemden. Galderse Meren, (B8/p43), Mastbos. Swimming pools Wolfslaar, (E6/p43),Wolfslaardreef 105, 5653710. Open:The end of April-August. Heated outdoor, www.optisport.nl. Sonsbeeck, (A5/B7/p44), Pieter Christiaanstraat 2, 5246500. Indoor and outdoor swimming pool, no summer closure, www.optisport.nl. De Wisselaar, (C2/p43),Terheijdenseweg 494, 5874597. Indoor swimming pool, summer closure, www.optisport.nl. 9 Natural pools Asterdplas, (B1/p43), Haagse Beemden. De Kuil, Weimersedreef 16a, Prinsenbeek, 5413629. Open: mid May-September. Galderse Meren, (B8/p43), Mastbos.
GOING OUT & PLEASURE Night life Breda has a lively nightlife that is concentrated around de Grote Markt, the Haven and the Havermarkt. Here you will find cosy cafés, pleasant bars, dancings and amusement centres.the Chassé Theatre is a very modern theatre. Under it s curving roof there are three theatre scenes and three cinemas. Next to the Chassé Theatre you will find the Holland Casino Breda, the largest casino in the west of Europe, which is situated in a magnificently restored monastery. The old centre of the city part Ginneken still has a pleasant atmosphere for a night out in town or just for a pub expedition. Amusements centres Pierre de Jonge, Havermarkt 18, (C4/p44), 5147546. Pierre de Jonge, Lange Brugstraat 35, (C4/p44), 5310045. Kasinet, (E8/p44), Ginnekenweg 95, 5148218. Bowling Bowling en Partycentrum, (F3/F4/p44), Nassausingel 28, 5218452, www.bowlingbreda.nl. Casino Holland Casino Breda, (D4/E4/p44), Kloosterplein 20, 5251100. www.hollandcasino.nl/breda. Cinemas Chassé Cinema, (E4/p44), Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 5303131, www.chasse.nl. Pathé bioscoop (E,F4/p44), Chasséveld 15, 0900-1458, www.pathe.nl. Horse tram rental Het Fjordenpaard, Overaseweg 159, 5617704, www.stalhouderij-hetfjordenpaard.nl Landgoed De Meerberg, Meerberg 1a,Teteringen, 5716010. Horse-sleighs, horse trams, horse-drawn carriages. www.meerberg.nl. Stalhouderij Joosen, Menno van Coehoornstraat 6, 5222500.Tilt-carts, breaks, horse trams, horse-drawn carriages, www.trouwervice-joosen.nl. Information for groups: tourist office 0900-5222444, ( 0,45 a minute). Climbing Arendse Klimcentrum, (C2/p43),Terheijdenseweg 500, 5714000, www.arendse.nl. LOT 66, (B2/p43), Mijkenbroek 27, 5439365, www.lot66.nl. Daytrips for groups For ideas for a perfect trip in Breda the tourist office will certainly be at your service. Donkeygolf Hof van Overveld, Overveldsestraat 10, Prinsenbeek, 5413519, www.hofvanoverveld.nl. Golfgame on the pasture. Golf Albatross Golfvereniging, Weimersedreef 19, Prinsenbeek, 5419449, www.albatrossgolf.nl. Golfpark de Haenen, Laan der Continenten 70,Teteringen. 5783950, 5812641, www.golfparkdehaenen.nl. 10
Ice skating Kunstijsbaan Breda, (C2/p43),Terheijdenseweg 506, 5723010, www.schaatsbaanbreda.nl. Internetcafés Bibliotheek Breda, (D4/p44), Molenstraat 6, 5299500, www.bibliotheekbreda.nl. Café de Bruine Pij, (C4/p44), (wireless internet available), Kerkplein 7, 5214285, www.cafedebruinepij.nl. Imagio Expressobar, (C4/p44), (wireless internet available), Lange Brugstraat 25, 5204924, www.imagiobreda.nl. Inspire Coffee Company, (D4/p44), (wireless internet available),veemarktstraat 4, 5153272, www.inspirecoffee.com. McDonalds, (C5/p44), (wireless internet available) Karnemelkstraat 5, 5333000, www.mcdonalds.nl. Café Sam Sam, (C4/D4/p44), (wireless internet available) Grote Markt 2, 5227526, www.samsambreda.nl. Café Vulling, (D4/p44), (wireless internet available), Grote Markt 16, 5141384, www.cafevulling.nl. Ferrari driving Start: tourist office,willemstraat 17-19 (D4/p44), 0900-5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). Drive a Ferrari by yourself. April until october, every second saturday.. Jeu de Boules Hof van Overveld, Overveldsestraat 10, Prinsenbeek, 5413519, www.hofvanoverveld.nl. Karting LOT66, (B2/p43), Mijkenbroek 27, 5439365, www.lot66.nl. Laser shooting LOT66, (B2/p43), Mijkenbroek 27, 5439365, www.lot66.nl. Restaurants If you like good food in a perfect ambiance then you are certainly in the right place. Breda offers small, cosy, pleasant and stylish restaurants.these restaurants can all be found in the brochure Bon Appétit, which is available for free at the tourist office. Riding schools Hippisch Centrum Breda, (E6/p43), Overakkerstraat 372, 5653619, www.hippischcentrumbreda.nl. Hoeve Galderzicht, Rijsbergsebaan 9, Breda, 5963585, 06-54653963, www.manegehoevegalderzicht.nl. Manege Overbos, (A3/p43), Beekse Stationweg, Prinsenbeek, 5149977, www.manegeoverbos.nl. Manege Hoeveneind, (F1/p43), Hoeveneind 118,Teteringen, 5718514, www.hoeveneind.nl. Sintels BV, Sintelweg 7, 5146214, http://home.zonnet.nl/stalsintels. Manege De Roosberg, Bavelse Hei 9, Bavel (F6/p43), 0161-434241, www.roosberg.nl. Skiing Indoor Ski & Snowboardcentrum, (C2/p43),Terheijdenseweg 502, 5720301. www.indoorski.com. Sumo wrestling LOT66, (B2/p43), Mijkenbroek 27, 5439365, www.lot66.nl. Teambuilding See Daytrips for groups (pag 10). 11
Theatres De Boulevard, (D4/p44), St. Janstraat 3a, 5146399, www.boulevardbreda.nl. Chassé Theater, (E4/p44), Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 5303132, www.chasse.nl. Grand Theatre, (D6/p44),Van Coothplein 17, 7470101, www.grandtheatrebreda.nl (open from May 2011). De Grott, (C4/p43), Haagweg 98, entrance through green gateway, 06-54796505, www.grott.nl Poppentheater Irene Laros, (E3,p43),Teteringsedijk 89D, 06-23939855, www.irenelaros.nl. Poppentheater MUZIPO, (G5,p43), Grazendonkstraat 20, 5224875, www.muzipo.nl. Nieuwe Veste, (D4/p44), Molenstraat 6, 5299600, www.nieuweveste.nl. PARA Breda, (C6/p44),Van Coothplein 39, www.grott.nl. Podium Bloos, (C1/p44), Speelhuislaan 151, 5720805, www.podiumbloos.nl. Mezz concerts & dance, (D5/p44), Keizerstraat 101, 5156677, www.mezz.nl. De Stilte, (C5/p44), Markendaalseweg 75-75-a, 5138125, www.destilte.nl. Theaterdinersalon de Avenue, (C5/p44),Waterstraat 5, 0900-1100100, www.de-avenue.nl. Tours Horse & carriage, city centre, (C3/p44), Haven, 0900-5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). From april 30 until the end of october.tickets available at the tourist office.. Tourist Train, city centre, (D4/p44),Willemstraat 17-19, 0900-5222444 ( 0,45 aminute). From July 25 to August 12.. Trips by balloon Ad Ballon Ballonvaarten BV, Minervum 7346, 5145372, www.adballon.nl. Ballonvaarderij De Hot, Blauwtjes 142, 5222949, www.ballonvaarderij.nl. 12
CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES Breda and its surroundings offers several possibilities for daytrips for families.there are activities which have active, educational, sporty and theatre elements.the tourist office has information about these activities and it will certainly give you some helpful hints. Children s farms Kinderboerderij Breda-Noord, (D2/p43),Tussen de Dijke 101, side street of Kasterleestraat, 5716449 or 06-21662343. Bezoekerscentrum Wolfslaar/boerderij, (E6/p43),Wolfslaardreef 95, 5294459. Haagse Beemden, (B2/p43), Burgstsedreef 2. Zandberg, (D8/p44), Marijke Meustraat. Playgrounds Abeelstraat, (C2/p43), Abeelstraat 8, 5207048. Café De Zeven Heuveltjes, (D7/p43), Galderseweg 27, 5614000. Joepie, (C2/p43), indoor playground,terheijdenseweg 514, 5877500, www.joepie.nl. Ploegstraat, (D5/p43), Ploegstraat 89b, 5650044. Talmastraat, (B5/p43),Talmastraat 97, 5144608. De Heuvelbrink, (B5/p43), Heuvelbrink. Valkenbergpark, (D3/p44), Kennedylaan. Somerweide, (B2/p43), Somerweide. Speelbos Boeverijen, (C6/p43), Bouvignedreef. Labyrinth in a cornfield Hof van Overveld, Overveldsetraat 10, 5413519, Prinsenbeek. Open: from mid-july until the end of September. www.hofvanoverveld.nl. Special children s activities Breda s Museum, (D5/p44), Parade 12, 5299300. Special department for kids, www.breda-museum.nl. Graphic Design Museum Beyerd Breda, (D,E4/p44), Boschstraat 22, 5299900, Special department for kids, www.graphicdesignmuseum.com. Stalhouderij het Fjordenpaard, (B7/p43), Overaseweg 158, 5617704, children activities by tilt-cart in the Mastbos. www.stalhouderij-hetfjordenpaard.nl. Informatiecentrum de Oudhof, (C6/p43), Stouwdreef 1, 5646640, several activities for children (age 3-12 years) in the Mastbos. www.staatsbosbeheer.nl. Nieuwe Veste, (D4/p44), Molenstraat 6, 5299600. Creative children s parties, workshops dance, theatre, musical, break- and streetdance and digital photography. www.nieuweveste.nl. Bezoekerscentrum Wolfslaar, (E6/p43),Wolfslaardreef 95, 5294459, children s farm and nature documentationcentre. www.breda.nl/bezoekerscentrumwolfslaar. Puppet theatres MUPIZO, (G5/p43), Grazendonkstraat 20, 5224875. www.muzipo.nl. Irene Laros, (E3/p43),Teteringsedijk 89D, 06-23939855. www.irenelaros.nl. Youthcircus Jeugdcircus Woenzini, (E3/p43),Teteringsedijk 87, 5204586, www.jeugdcircuswoenzini.nl. 13
ACCOMMODATION If you like to stay longer than a day in Breda, there are several places to spend the night. From hostels to five-star hotel. Of course Breda is also child friendly, several hotels have offers where children till the age of twelve are free.ask for the conditions and information at the tourist office. Breda also offers accommodations for business meetings. For your perfect meeting there are professional places available to rent, they can accommodate from 20 to a 1000 persons. Camping sites Camping De Beekhoek, (E7/p43), Oude Beekhoek 2, Ulvenhout, 5613587, www.campingdebeekhoek.nl. Camping Liesbos, Liesdreef 40, 5143514. www.campingliesbos.nl. Mini camping Hof van Overveld, Overveldsestraat 10, Prinsenbeek, 5413519, www.hofvanoverveld.nl. Mini camping Hoondert, (B7/p43), Overaseweg 204, 5614715. Free camping In the southeast of the Mastbos (D7/p43) at west of Ulvenhout, you will find an area where you can camp free.there is space for three tents, which have to stand within 10 metres of the pile. Max. time of camping is 72 hours. 076-5646640. www.staatsbosbeheer.nl. Conference and meeting locations Allekante, (B6/p43), Houtakkerstraat 15, 06-33886974, www.allekante.nl. Cafeetheater De Boulevard, (C4/D4/p44) Grote Markt 8, 5146399, www.boulevardbreda.nl. Chassé Theater, (E4/p44) Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 5303132, www.chasse.nl. Congrescentrum Koetshuis Anneville, (F7/p43), Annevillelaan 101, 5653318, www.koetshuisanneville.nl. Holland Casino Breda, (D,E4/p44), Kloosterplein 20, 5251100, www.hollandcasino.nl/breda. Duurzaam leslokaal, (E6/p43) Wolfslaardreef 95, 5294459, www.breda.nl/bezoekerscentrumwolfslaar. Electron, (B1/p44), Belcrumweg 19, 5876872, www.electronbreda.com. Grand Theatre, (D6/p44),Van Coothplein 17, 7470101, www.grandtheatrebreda.nl (open from May 2011). Grote of Onze Lieve Vrouwe kerk, (C4/p44) Kerkplein 2, 5218267, www.grotekerkbreda.nl. Land- en koetshuis Wolfslaar, (E6/p43),Wolfslaardreef 100-102, 5608000, www.wolfslaar.com. Landgoed de Meerberg, Meerberg 1a,Teteringen, 5716010, www.meerberg.nl. LOT66, (B2/p43), Mijkenbroek 27, 5439365. www.lot66.nl. Huize Merula, (D5/p43), Baronielaan 102, 5212085. Nieuwe Veste, (D4/p44), Molenstraat 6, 5299600, www.nieuweveste.nl. NAC-Stadion, (B3/p43), Stadionstraat 3a, 0900-62227332, www.nachoreca.nl. Pathé bioscoop, (E,F4/p44), Chasséveld 15, 0900-6878733, www.pathe.nl. Regus Instant Office Worldwide, (E4/p43),Verlengde Poolseweg 34-46, 5244600, www.regus.nl. Theaterdinersalon De Avenue, (C4/C5/p44) Waterstraat 5, 0900-1100100, www.de-avenue.nl. Of course the tourist office will happily give you information about dining and hotels, tel. 0900 5222444 ( 0,45 a minute). 14
Hotels Aan de Singelgracht, (E2/p44), Delpratsingel 14, 5216271. www.desingelgracht.nl. Aardster Hotel, (D5/p43), Duivelsbruglaan 92, 5651666. Amrâth Hotel Brabant, BBBB, (E4/p43), Heerbaan 4-6, 5224666. www.hotelbrabant.nl. Amrâth Hotel Hazeldonk, BBB Hazeldonk-Oost 99, 076-5960580, www.hotelhazeldonk.nl. Apollo Hotel Breda City Centre, BBBB (D2/p44), Stationsplein 14, 5220200. www.hotelbredacentre.nl. Bastion Hotel, BBB (A3/p43), Lage Mosten 4, 5420403. www.bastionhotelgroep.nl. Bliss Hotel, (C4/p44),Torenstraat 9, 5335980. www.blisshotel.nl. Campanile, BBB (F4/p43), Minervum 7090, 5787700. www.campanile-breda.nl. Hotel de Fabriek, BB (C1/p44), Speelhuislaan 150, 5810008. www.packhuysbreda.nl. Hotel van Ham, B (C6/D6/p44), Van Coothplein 23, 5215229. www.hotelvanham.com. GoldenTulip Keyser Breda, BBBB (D5/p44), Keizerstraat 5, 5205173. www.hotel-keyser.nl. Stadshotel De Klok, BBB (C4/p44), Grote Markt 26-28, 5214082. www.hotel-de-klok.nl. Golden Tulip Mastbosch Hotel Breda, BBBB, (C5/C6/p43), Burg. Kerstenlaan 20, 5650050. www.mastbosch.nl. Hotel Merlinde, BBBB, (A4/p44), Schorsmolenstraat 6, 7513000. Hotel that offers (medical) care. www.hotelmerlinde.nl. Novotel Breda, BBBB (B5/B6/p43), Dr. Batenburglaan 74, 5659220. www.novotel.com. Première Classe, BB (F4/p43), Minervum 7092, 5720001. www.premiereclasse.com. Hotel Princeville, BBBB (A5/p43), Princenhagelaan 5, 5226055. www.hotelprinceville.com. Hotel Het Scheepshuys, BB (E4/p43), Teteringsedijk 196, 5816910. www.hetscheepshuys.nl. Hotel Sutor, BBB (D4/p44), Catharinastraat 2, 5322393. www.hotelsutor.com. Bed & Breakfasts Bed & Breakfast Zonneleen VOF, (D5/p43), Duivelsbruglaan 72, 5654332. Bed & Breakfast Lieu de Ruse, (C4/p43), Haagweg 19, 5148416. www.bedandbreakfastbreda.nl. Bed & Breakfast Time Out, (B7/p43), Overaseweg 25, 5614948. www.timeout-breda.nl. Gastenhuis Effen buiten Breda, (B8/p43), Heistraat 90, 5658768. www.effenbuitenbreda.nl. LEVAB, (F6/p43), Brigidastraat 29, Bavel, 06-51430698. B & B t Lieske, Moerdijkse Postbaan 31, 5322358, 06-15010400 Tuinhuis Breda, (E8/p44), Zandberglaan 42, 5150272. www.tuinhuisbreda.nl. Bed & Breakfast Schoonderbeekhoeve, (A3/p43), Beeksestraat 92, Prinsenbeek, 5494009. www.schoonderbeekhoeve.nl. EVENTS Apart from being historic, green and exuberant, Breda is also a town of events. Each year, numerous visitors find their way to Breda in order to attend one of the many sportive, musical or cultural events, ranging from fairs to arts or antiques exhibitions and from musical to equestrian events. For more information, please contact the tourist office,willemstraat 17-19 or Grote Markt 38, tel. 0900 5222444, ( 0,45 a minute).. 15
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS BREDA Combine your visit to Breda with a comfortable stay! Together with ten hotels in and around Breda, the VVV has organised a hotel arrangement. Generally, it is cheaper than booking directly, and it takes just one phone call or email. All hotels charge the same fare and they are divided into hotels in the city centre and outside the centre of Breda. For participating hotels, see. BREDA ARRANGEMENT TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT Price in the city centre: 65,00 p.p. Price outside the city centre: 60,00 p.p. Inclusive: - Overnight stay in a double or twin room with bath or shower and toilet - Breakfast buffet - Extensive information pack containing a Tourist Guide of Breda, a restaurant brochure and entreevoucher for the Holland Casino Breda - A Breda surprise in your room - The booklet with 20 Bredase Knaken gives you 50,00 discount at shops and restaurants in Breda (until October 2011). - If you stay at the hotel de Klok or Hotel Sutor: including dinner BREDA ARRANGEMENT THREE DAYS,TWO NIGHTS Price in the city centre: 119,00 p.p. Surcharge Golden Tulip Keyser: 30,00 p.p. Price outside the city centre: 109,00 p.p. Inclusive: - Two overnight stays in a double or twin room with bath or shower and toilet - Two breakfast buffets - Three course meal at the hotel - Extensive information packet containing a Tourist Guide of Breda, a restaurant brochure, a stroll Historische Kilometer and entreevoucher for the Holland Casino Breda. - A Breda surprise in your room - The booklet with 20 Bredase Knaken gives you 50,00 discount in total at shops and restaurants in Breda (until October 2011). - If you stay at hotel de Klok or Hotel Sutor: including respectively High Tea or coffee and pastry Important to know - Alteration costs: 5,00 per alteration - Reservation costs: 5,00 per reservation - When one overnight stay is Sunday on Monday, you receive 5,00 discount p.p.** - The single room surcharge is 30,00 p.p.p.n. based on accommodation and breakfast - It is possible to extend your stay, costs are 45,00 p.p.p.n. based on accommodation and breakfast, on Sundays 35,00** based on accommodation and breakfast - Children up to 12 years of age can stay for free, as long as they sleep in the same room as their parents.this is for a maximum of two children - Reservations only on availability - All reservations meet the Uniforme Voorwaarden Horeca - From Monday till Friday after 5.00 p.m. and on Saturday, our reservations departement is closed. Last- minute bookings are only possible if you call the tourist office (0900-5222444, 0,45 a minute). **doesn t apply for Golden Tulip Keyser 16
FUNSHOPPING For the fun shoppers Breda has a wide variety of shops. Next to the weekly markets there are about 500 shops. Not only is the amount of shops growing but more importantly is the service.you will also find a modern and dynamic shopping mall in the shopping area, which is called: De Barones. t Sas, a cosy shopping area in the centre, is also worth a visit. Late night shopping Breda City Centre: Thu until 9.00 p.m. Ginneken: Thu until 9.00 p.m. Bavel, Ulvenhout: Fri until 8.00 p.m. Teteringen, Prinsenbeek, Haagse Beemden: Fri until 9.00 p.m. Sunday shopping Breda is also familiar with the term Sunday shopping. Most of the shops in the centre of Breda are opened from 12.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. on the following Sundays in 2011 (with all reserve): January 2nd, February 6th and 27th, April 3th, May 1th, June 2nd (Ascension Day) and 5th, July 3th, August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th and 27th, December 4th, 11th and 18th. Markets Grote Markt, (C4/p44), general market,tue and Fri 9.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Biological market, (D4/p44),Veemarktstraat,Tue 9.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Haagweg, (B4/p44), general market, Nieuwe Haagdijk, Sat 11.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. 17
PARKING For an overview of the parking facilities in the city centre of Breda, please refer to the city map on page 44. Parking fees. In most parts of the Breda inner city parking fees are due between 9.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and on Sunday shopping days between 1.00 and 6.00 p.m. If you park in a paid parking zone and fail to pay the (entire) parking fee, you run the risk of being fined. Illegal parking. If you park in violation of traffic regulations, you can also be fined. Illegally dubbelparked cars that constitute a danger or obstruct traffic will be towed away.this applies in particular to cycle lanes, pedestrian crossings and no-stopping zones. Special parking spaces available for the disabled. All multi-storey and most other car parks have specially reserved parking spaces for disabled persons.you can park there for free.these spaces are marked: You can only park in these spaces if you clearly display the international parking card for the disabled behind the windscreen of your car. For inner city visits you can rent a wheelchair in the Concordiastraat, De Prins, the Chassé Parking and De Barones car park against a small deposit. Pedestrian area. Bollards mark the pedestrian area, which is closed to all motor traffic. On the street plan, this area is coloured pink. Parking licence areas. In a number of areas in the inner city you can only park outside the parking meter and parking ticket dispenser zones if you have a parking license.this regulation applies on Mondays through Saturdays from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and on Sunday shopping days between 1.00 and 6.00 p.m. Parking Touringcars, (F4/p44) Near Bowlingcentre, Nassausingel Information. For information about parking, parking regulations, payments, parking fines, towing away, etc., please refer to: Parkeerbedrijf gemeente Breda,Visiting address (desk), Publiekshal Stadskantoor, Claudius Prinsenlaan 10 (E4/p44). P.O. Box 90156, 4800 RH Breda.Tel. 14 076, Fax 5294720, E-mail parkeerbedrijf@breda.nl. Multi-storey car parks. The municipal car parks listed below are marked and on the street map on page 44.These car parks are all attended and less expensive than other parking spaces in the inner city. Car parks are easy to reach. Just follow the directions on the parking guidance system, which also indicate the number of parking spaces available. Municipal multi-storey car parks: S Concordiastraat, (C5/p44), Concordiastraat 13, 5147227. S De Barones, (B4/C4/p44), Nieuweweg 79, 5220632. S Chasséparking, (E4/p44), Coulissen 2, 5299070. S De Prins (B4/p44), Middellaan 60, 5299080. S Het Turfschip, (E3/p44), Chasséveld 15c, 5294850 S Arsenaalpad/Gasthuisvelden (B5/p44) S Chasséveld, (E4/F4/p44) S Beyerd-Vlaszak, (E4/p44) 18