9 fun things to do with teenagers in North Brabant

From well-known shop chains to unique boutiques and outlets: shopaholics will have their time of their lives in North Brabant. The real shopping cities of Breda, Tilburg, Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch each have their own character. Besides the known shops and indoor shopping centres, there is also a district filled with unique boutiques, lovely second-hand shops and great spots for lunch. It’s ideal for an afternoon of fun shopping and quality time with your teenagers!

In Tilburg you can go to the lively Dwaalgebied filled with unique businesses. For the best addresses in Breda, follow the Explore Creative Breda walking route from the city centre to the creative  Havenkwartier. You can go shopping for known brands for a low price at a 20-minute drive from Breda in Designer Outlet Roosendaal. You could score your favourite brands with up to 70% discount.

If you are not scared of heights and are up for a cool survival experience in North Brabant, come climbing at Klimbos IJzeren Man in Vught, the largest climbing trail in the Benelux! There are no fewer than 15 climbing routes and two ziplines. The tree top adventure park Klimbos Brabantse Wal in the west of North Brabant has nine different routes and 100 course criss-crossing the forest. It’s ideal for an active day with the family in the outdoor air.

North Brabant also has many cool watchtowers. They are great in combination with a walking or cycling trip filled with adventure. For example, you can climb to the top of the Nieuwe Brandtoren in Reusel, proclaimed to be one of the best 40 watchtowers in the world. Here, you can also test your skills on a 15-metre climbing wall. Not far from Klimbos Brabantse Wal, you can visit Pompejus watchtower at Fort de Roovere.

For an outing with teenagers that they will never forget, you can’t go wrong at theme park Efteling! Genuine thrill seekers will have the time of the life on the hair-raising roller coasters such as ‘Joris en de Draak’ or Baron 1898 (photo left). You can even turn your visit into a miniature holiday by spending the night at Efteling. Book a room in the magical Efteling Hotel, for example, or stay in some of the accommodation at Efteling Bosrijk or Vakantiepark Efteling Loonsche Land.

You can even go searching for the big five in North Brabant! At Safaripark Beekse Bergen you can go on a safari together – on foot, by boat or with your own car (photo right)! Check out the giraffes, lions and other exceptional animals. Stay the night in a lovely holiday home or cool safari tent at Safari Resort Beekse Bergen, at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen or spot wild animals from your hotel room at Safari Hotel Beekse Bergen. Memories for life!

Introduce your children to art in a fun way! Take them to the museum on the street and search for street art in North Brabant. International artists have transformed grey walls into colourful masterpieces for Blind Walls Gallery in Breda. They are super photogenic (ultimately Instagrammable!) as well as being an original way of getting to know about Breda’s history. Cycle or walk a lovely route together with the Blind Walls Gallery app.

In Eindhoven, you can admire the most beautiful murals during the Street Art Tour Eindhoven. It also takes you to some of the city’s special places. Moreover, such a street art tour can be combined perfectly with a fun shopping trip in North Brabant. After the tour, find a lovely little restaurant or opt for an afternoon of shopping!