Discover the church
Het schip en Hillen orgel van de Grote Kerk Breda. Foto: Willeke Machiels - Visit Brabant
Elegant and light, the Grote Kerk Breda towers over the city. For centuries it has been a place of connection at the heart of society. A house of stories about the past, present, and future. To this special place we add elements of imagination and innovation, including as a venue for art, culture, encounters and sharing knowledge.
Different generations meet here and find inspiration. By looking at the church and the stories of the past with a contemporary perspective. By exchanging ideas with each other. So that you broaden your perspective and acquire new food for thought. In the Grote Kerk Breda, history is tangible. Here you will discover countless treasures: from old frescos to the monumental mausoleums of the Nassaus, the ancestors of the Dutch royal family.
The Grote Kerk Breda is a national monument, part of the 'Grootste Museum van Nederland', one of the four Top Monuments of Brabant and the icon of the city of Breda.
All activities
Check our calendar for a list of current exhibitions, performances and events.
Guided tours
The most iconic monument of Breda is of course the Grote Kerk or 'Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk'. A visit to the elegant interior of this national monument, built in the Brabant Gothic style that transitions into Renaissance style, is therefore well worthwhile.
Interactive tours
The Grote Kerk Breda is a house of stories, where traces of the past make history tangible. Our interactive tours let you discover the many stories. What lies behind the tombs, the grandeur and the symbols? And what does that say about our lives in the here-and-now?
Climb the tower (12+)
Breda's church tower. You can see it from afar. The Grote Kerk Breda and its tower are the most prominent icon of the city and its surroundings. Did you know you can also enter the tower? Climb the 287 steps with a guide. Learn more about the history of the tower and enjoy the breathtaking views over the historic city and its surroundings. Climbing the tower takes about one hour.
Scavenger hunts for children
Did you know that you can go on various treasure hunts in the Grote Kerk Breda? Would you like to look for birds and plants, or would you rather get spooked and giggle? Or would you prefer to go on a treasure hunt for animals and knights in the monument? They come in all shapes and sizes: there is even a knight with a helmet from which a tree grows. And yes, we also have a dodo in the church!
Audio tour
With the audio tour, you will discover the highlights and hidden treasures of the Grote Kerk Breda. Enjoy a guided tour with wonderful stories at your own pace. You can pick up the audio tour (playback device with headphones) free of charge at the reception desk.
Foto: Edwin Wiekens
Kerk BinnensteBuiten
Kerk BinnensteBuiten – Paintings on a construction fence by creative makers Robin Nas, Mara Piccione, Nina Valkhoff, MonkeyBirdCrew, Franky Sticks, Pink Panther Paints and Kelly Christogiannis.