Climb this special lookout tower in a surprising location and discover not only rushing traffic, but also the beautiful city of Breda and its surroundings.

Admire the design
An eye-catching work of art in a surprising environment, that is the Bliksemschicht lookout tower, designed by the Breda artist Martien Kuipers. The tower is located right along the A16, the fast cycle path between Breda and Etten-Leur and the high-speed line over which trains travel at more than 300 kilometers per hour. Speed is therefore the theme of this Z-shaped lookout tower, an ode to the fleeting traveler.

The 22 meter high observation tower stands on a 6 meter high slope and is made entirely of steel. The steel parts are connected with 4800 screws. Due to its Z-shape, the 32-ton lookout tower leans forward. To keep the lookout tower in place, a large concrete box full of sand has been placed as a counterweight. So firmly anchored.

Once at the top of the 80-step staircase, you not only have a view over the highway and the high-speed line, but you also have a view of Breda. Even the Amercentrale in Geertruidenberg can be seen. You can also feel the steel tower moving a bit upstairs, one for the daredevils among us;

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Tommy Damen

July 25, 2020

The Lightning Bolt, nice to stop and climb up, you can look over the city.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

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