Meoweler
Netherlands

Breda / Breda-lieveley

MeowScore 😸89/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😼
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Great weather for outdoor events and festivals.

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january

The yearly New Year's Dive event takes place, where people take a cold dip in the harbor. 🥶

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february

Visit the Carnival parade and enjoy colorful festivities. 🎉

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march

Witness the blooming of the cherry blossom trees in the Valkenberg park. 🌸

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april

The perfect month to cycle through the surrounding nature reserves. 🚲🌳

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may

Enjoy the jazz music festival and food truck festival. 🎷🍔

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june

Visit the Breda Barst pop festival and enjoy great music. 🎤🎸

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july

Take part in the Singelloop, a popular 10-km run through the city streets. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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august

Watch a movie in the open air cinema in the inner city park. 🎥🌇

🐾🍴
september

Visit the annual Breda Barbecue festival and taste delicious grilled food. 🍗🍖

🐾💇‍♀️
october

Experience the Redhead Days festival and celebrate the beauty of red hair. 🔴

🐾🎆
november

Attend the Illuminated Parade and see the city glowing in the dark. ✨

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december

Enjoy the atmospheric Christmas markets and ice skating rink in the city center. ❄️🌟

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Breda is a relatively affordable city for tourists, with average prices for food, accommodation, and shopping. However, prices can be higher in the city center or tourist areas.

Visit local markets for affordable souvenirs and groceries. Avoid eating out in tourist areas and opt for local restaurants.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Weekend getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Weekend getaway

Breda's historic center can be easily explored in a short amount of time.

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not mandatory

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not mandatory

Cash and credit cards accepted, splitting the bill is common

internet situation

great Speed

Good speeds for browsing and streaming.

excellent Availability

High percentage of households with internet.

great Cellular

Decent coverage across the city.

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking friendly

Netherlands + Bike culture

walkable

Green and pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws

Breda - Netherlands is a cat's paradise with plenty of sunny spots to nap in.

The local cat cafes serve delicious treats, but watch out for the bicycles whisking by on the catwalks!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Beer Brewery De Koningshoeven
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Begijnhof Breda
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Valkenberg Park
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Kasteel van Breda
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Grote Kerk

The mainstream

🐾🍺🐈
Beer Brewery De Koningshoeven

Trappist monastery that brews Dutch beer with natural ingredients. Cats can try tasty specialties and relax in the scenic garden.

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Begijnhof Breda

Medieval courtyard of little homes with gardens. Cats can sunbathe in the grass, visit the museum and learn about the Beguines.

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Valkenberg Park

Peaceful city park with ponds, bridges and petting zoos. Perfect for cat picnics and lazy afternoons under the trees.

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Kasteel van Breda

Historical castle and palace of the Royal Military Academy. Cats can walk in its gardens and learn about Dutch military history.

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Grote Kerk

Huge church with impressive Gothic architecture. Cats can admire stained-glass windows and historic organ inside. Perfect for classical music lovers.

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Off the beaten path

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Het Valkenberg Park
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De Speelhuislaan
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Stadsbrouwerij Breda
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The Begijnhof
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The Ginnekenmarkt

Off the beaten path

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Het Valkenberg Park

A scenic park with a pond and lush greenery, perfect for cats who enjoy outdoor naps and bird-watching.

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De Speelhuislaan

A charming street with beautiful mansions and a small park, where cats can take peaceful walks and admire the scenery.

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🍺🐾
Stadsbrouwerij Breda

A brewery inside a 100-year-old water tower! They brew their own beer and have tours and tastings, perfect for cats who appreciate a good IPA.

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🏘️🌷
The Begijnhof

A hidden courtyard filled with colorful houses and a church, where cats can relax in the peaceful atmosphere of this historic site.

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☕️🎄
The Ginnekenmarkt

This quaint square is a perfect spot for cats to explore, with its small cafes and specialty shops. During Christmas, it features a cozy ice rink.

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biking friendly

Netherlands + Bike culture

walkable

Green and pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws

Mindful meoweler tips

Breda is famous for its carnival celebrations

Every year, Breda's cat celebrate Carnaval with a procession and lots of music. Don't miss this unique and colorful feast!

Visit the Begijnhof, a UNESCO World Heritage site

This 600-year-old courtyard was once home to unmarried women who dedicated their lives to God. It's now a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city that showcases stunning medieval architecture.

Try the local specialty: the Breda's Likkie

This sweet liqueur flavored with licorice and cinnamon has been produced in Breda since the 19th century. It's perfect for a cozy evening drink.

Useful external sites

www.visitbrabant.com/en/places-to-go/breda

VisitBreda↗

Official tourism website of Breda with information on attractions, events, dining, and accommodations

www.bredaphoto.nl/en

BredaPhoto↗

Website for the international photography festival held bi-annually in Breda

vvvbreda.nl/en/home

VVV Breda↗

Local tourist information center with resources on activities, tours, and maps of Breda

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