A local’s guide: 48 hours in Breda, Nederland

Sara Liesker: Bike trough this lovely citypark where there are always people working out, having a break, making music, kids playing etc. etc.

Sara Liesker: Go sit down at one of the terrasses for a coffee (Inspire is best for coffee!)

Sara Liesker: Bike trough this street with its many shops..but don't forget to turn right onto....

Sara Liesker: Beautiful street lined with historic houses, which leads all the way to the forest.

Sara Liesker: Large and open forest with lots of bikepaths, horsetrails and hikingpaths.

Sara Liesker: You might want to sit down and take a lunch here (at Heeren van Oranje).

Sara Liesker: Exit the forest anywhere Eastwards, cross the road (carefull for the busy traffic) and continue towards the river "The Mark". It is lined with footpath and biketrail. You can turn left to Breda or..

Sara Liesker: Turn right towards Meerseldreef.. It's another 30 minutes biking all along the river. Visit the convent and garden in Meerseldreef. Also, Meerseldreef has a lot of good restaurants.

Sara Liesker: Great place for dinner...(very intimate: you need to make reservation in weekends..)

Sara Liesker: Or go here, for more of a family-dining experience (also great food and very friendly owners!)

Sara Liesker: Second day: hang around the city center. Explore t' Sas, the church, walk the historic mile and do some shopping in the many boutiques.... So there you have it: my tips for 48 h. in my hometown :)