Every winter we hope that we can skate on natural ice again. There’s nothing wrong with ice rinks, but skating in the great outdoors truly makes ice skating enthusiasts happy. We’ve put together a little overview of some spots around Breda where you can skate on natural ice. 
As long as it has frozen long enough, of course, because safety comes first!

Ice skating on natural ice around Breda

Discover the exciting world of ice hockey in Breda! Learn teamwork and sportsmanship in the fastest team sport.

Ice Hockey Clinic for children by Yeti's

We gathered tips from locals for great running routes in Breda and the surrounding area. Ready for a new round? With this route, you run from Wilhelminapark towards Bavel and Ulvenhout and then back through the Markdal. It's a nice way to explore the Breda region! Of course, you can start the route at any point you wish.

Running route Bavel/Ulvenhout

Are you tired of your weekly running route? Could you use some inspiration for other outdoor sports in Breda? We’ve compiled some fun alternatives for you.

Outdoor sports in Breda

The start of the new year is the perfect moment to work on your resolutions with a fresh start. Below, we share six handy tips to kick off the year on a promising note!

New Year's resolutions

Yoga Academy You are the Buddha is organising an event with 108 sun salutations. The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara) is a classic yoga exercise. It consists of a series of yoga poses that are performed in rhythm with your breath.

World Yoga Day 108 Sun Salutations

Discover Apenkooien in Breda! Sports and games for adults with unique games. Sign up for the class every Wednesday from 20:00-21:00!

Old-fashioned gym sessions in Breda

We gathered tips from locals for great running routes in Breda and the surrounding area. With this route, you will run a loop around Breda-East. The route is approximately 9 km long and starts at Brabantpark.

Running route Breda-East

We gathered tips from locals for cool running routes in Breda and the surrounding area. Ready for a new loop? With this route, you'll run along the canals towards the Mark and then take a loop through the Mastbos. The route ends at the Ginnekenmarkt. Perfect for a concluding cappuccino!

Running route from Valkenbergpark to Ginnekenmarkt

Arendse Health Club

Calisthenics Gym

Ice skating on natural ice at IJsvermaak

Explore the City Routes and Green Environments

A true city dweller? Then take the 7 km running route through the city centre, Park Valkenberg, and the beautiful Central Station!<a href="https://runnermaps.nl/route/65602" rel="noopener noreferrer" style=" text-align: start;" target="_blank">View the route</a>&nbsp;

Centre route

If you want to escape the city centre for a moment, run the route in Breda-Noord. The route is 8 km long and goes through part of the Wisselaar neighbourhood and the fields of Strikberg.<a href="https://runnermaps.nl/route/140797" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the route</a>

Just through the North...

How nice is the variation between forest and water? With this route, you walk through the Mastbos towards the Galderse Meren where you run a loop around it.<a href="https://runnermaps.nl/route/149421" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the route</a>

Round Galder (Mastbos)

In a 4.45 km loop, you run a short route in Breda-West and through the beautiful Wilhelminapark. There you will also see one of the former water towers of Breda and the Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum.<a href="https://runnermaps.nl/route/114901" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the route</a>

Running in Breda