TOP Station Breukelen

The Vechtstreek takes its name from the rustically meandering river Vecht with 17th- and 18th-century country estates on both banks. At the heart of the region is the historic village of Breukelen, with an abundance of culture, history, scenic beauty and recreational opportunities nearby. Breukelen is an excellent base for the area's special attractions.

The Kortrijk Mill
Located at the P&R is a polder mill dating from 1696. The mill is named after the Flemish city of Kortrijk of the same name. So the name comes from Flanders where the settlers came from who were recruited in the 12th century to mine the peat west of Breukelen.

Nijenrode Castle/University
Located outside the village centre, at Straatweg 25, 3621 BG in Breukelen. This little castle with moat and drawbridge looks beautiful all year round! Next to the castle is a little park with deer, among other things. The castle belongs to Nijenrode University, whose campus is located behind the castle on the same grounds. Visiting this castle is not allowed, nor is entering the park. You can always ask the gatekeeper though; worth a try!

The village centre of Breukelen
Breukelen's village centre is worth exploring. To do so, cross the canal, continue straight ahead and turn left at the roundabout into Straatweg. You will then automatically come across the centre on your right. Stroll through the narrow streets, visit the park of buitenplaats Boom & Bosch and grab a cosy terrace. The steel drawbridge over the river Vecht is also a beautiful sight.

Gunterstein
Along the river Vecht, east of the historic core of Breukelen, lies the lovely country estate of Gunterstein. The current Gunterstein was built in 1681 by Magdalena Poulle and dates back to an early 16th-century knight's manor. The Gunterstein house is inhabited, but the park forest is open to the public. Visitors must use the second entrance on Gunterstein avenue. The courtyard garden is not open to the public.

Short description day trips
A day trip from TOP Breukelen is a true voyage of discovery. How about a cycling tour along castles, country houses, gardens and teahouses along the meandering river Vecht? Or take a skate trip through the peat meadow area of the Green Heart. Since TOP Breukelen was connected to the Green Heart's walking network, the TOP location is also an excellent starting point for a nice walk.

ROUTES

Cycling:

Maarssen Castle Route (42 km)
Veen & Vecht (45 km)
LF Waterlieroute – Stage 4 (51 km)
Weekend Tour of the Dutch Water Lines (102 km)

Walking:

Breukelen then and now (1.6 km)
Castles on the Vecht (5.9 km).
Marskramerpad stage 16 (17.2 km)

Walking tip: Explore the town of Breukelen and walk to the picturesque village of Loenen a/d Vecht and back via the other side of the canal.

Groene Hart walking route network: TOP Breukelen is part of the walking route network with junctions in Utrecht’s Groene Hart. The walking route network consists of numbered junctions. At each junction, there are signs indicating which other junction (or junctions) you can walk to. Using the overview map on the information panel at junction 96, you can plan your walk in advance. The nearest junction 96 is located at the front of the NS station.

Skating:

From TOP Breukelen, the ANWB's Bosdijk skating route (22 km) starts. This beautiful skate route passes through the peat meadow area between Breukelen and Wilnis. The skate route goes mostly on cycle paths, from which you have beautiful views over the meadows. You can download the route via the button below.

Address: Stationsweg 105, 3621 LK Breukelen

GPS coordinates N 52°170" E 4°991"

TOP Breukelen is located right next to Breukelen railway station, at the P&R Kortrijkse Molen and has 450 free parking spaces. If the parking spaces at this P&R are occupied, park at one of the other P&R locations on the other side of the railway. To do this, drive back to the roundabout and follow the signs towards Breukelen and P&R. You will find the next P&R on your right after about 500 metres.

SUPPORT

There are various catering establishments nearby; for more info, see this website.

An e-bike charging point is available: it can be found next to the bicycle shed. Hotel Breukelen also has electric sockets to charge e-bikes.

Bicycle rental is available at the NS railway station. OV-fiets lockers are located here. To rent an OV-fiets, you need an OV fietsabonnement. Van der Valk Hotel Breukelen also rents bicycles, this is only possible if you reserve the bicycles in advance. To do so, contact Hotel Breukelen on tel. 0346-26 58 88 or check the website.