Interactive tours
Interactieve tours in de Grote Kerk Breda. Foto: Bram Vreugdenhil
The Grote Kerk Breda is a house of stories, where traces of the past make history tangible. If you know where to look, the stories reveal themselves. 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?
It is also great fun to take the tours in the company of others. Immerse yourself in the stories of the Grote Kerk Breda and discover that the things that concern you now are not so different from the themes of the past.
please note
The interactive tours will be introduced in the course of this year. All you need to take a tour is a smartphone, and the tours are free of charge.
Interactieve tours in de Grote Kerk Breda. Foto: Bram Vreugdenhil
Quick highlights
Want to see all the highlights of the church in a short time? You can with the Quick Highlights tour. Admire the colourful frescoes, the splendour of bygone days and the tombs of important families from Breda and Dutch history. Marvel at the impressive organ and the unique Prinsenkapel. We look at each story from a contemporary perspective. How do you make a name for yourself in an age without social media, what is a holy comic strip and just who is that ancient big friendly giant? Dive into the stories and discuss them further with friends, colleagues or family. History is not as far away as you think.
Interactieve tours in de Grote Kerk Breda. Foto: Bram Vreugdenhil
Women in focus
Did you know that women in particular have had a great influence on the origins of this church and on the city of Breda? The church was originally even named after a woman: Maria. She was cancelled and then reinstated. The inspired, influential women of the Nassau family and the other 'founding mothers' of the Grote Kerk Breda brought titles and wealth. They fought against poverty and dedicated themselves to art and culture. The stories of these women have long been neglected. Now we tell you all about them.
Interactieve tours in de Grote Kerk Breda. Foto: Bram Vreugdenhil
Family tour
Will you join us on an adventure? With the family tour, you explore the Grote Kerk Breda together and discover that the monument is full of stories big and small. You'll see mysterious signs on the walls, faces high up on the pillars and... maybe you'll find the hidden mouse.
The more you look around, the more you will discover from and with each other!
Practical info
- The interactive tours are free. You follow them on your smartphone
- You start a tour by scanning a QR code, which you will find in the church
- Each tour leads you through the monument with a different emphasis on the church - always from a contemporary viewpoint
- The tours do not all follow the same route, you will visit different locations on each tour
- You can do the tours by yourself or in the company of others
- You can set the pace of the tour yourself by browsing through it faster, skipping information or going back to see something again
- You can read the tours or listen to AI-generated voices. This gives you plenty of time to look around at your leisure
- There is (free) Wi-Fi in the church
Route and parking
Coming by train? The Grote Kerk Breda is a 10-minute walk from Breda railway station. The church is also easily accessible by bus. You can walk to us in a few minutes from the Karnemelkstraat or Vlaszak bus stops.
Coming by bike or moped? Then park in one of the free bicycle parking facilities. Improperly parked bicycles are regularly removed by the municipality.
Coming by car? The car parks De Prins and De Barones are closest to the Grote Kerk Breda. Click here for general information on parking in Breda.