Breda

Breda may be historic in outlook, but the inhabitants conduct their active daily lives with a modern down-to-earth approach – against a gorgeous historical backdrop. The Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of our Lady) is the most important monument and a landmark of Breda that can be admired from almost every place in the city. Breda has been voted best city centre in the Netherlands, with plenty of pavement cafes, trendy restaurants and excellent shopping. The so-called ´Spanjaardsgat´ reminds visitors of the time Breda was in hands of the Spaniards. The Breda Castle shows the historical relation between Breda and the home of Oranje Nassau. The ancestors of the Dutch Royal Family, the Nassaus, were of great importance for the city.

With kids

Shopping

Stedelijk Museum Breda
© Stedelijk Museum Breda

Museums

Burgundian

Graphic Matters
© Karlijn van den Elshout

Design

+7 new exhibitions in museums in Brabant

Once again this autumn, museums in Brabant have an inspiring and varied programme; from Koele Wateren to Dutch Design. You can of course combine your museum visit with some enjoyable shopping, and a delicious lunch or dinner.

To the exhibitions

The 10 best cultural hotspots of North Brabant according to our Locals

Inspiring places with a special story: North Brabant has plenty of them. Our Locals share their 10 favourite cultural hotspots; some of them are hidden gems, and some are well-known to many.

Cultural hotspots

Spelende kinderen in Mastbos Breda
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7 trips into the Brabant countryside with your children!

Have a wonderful time romping around in the woods, building huts, searching for insects and other minibeasts, get some fresh air on your bike or go for a walk with a well-deserved picnic on the way. It’s so good to be out in the countryside.

Our tips

5 reasons North Brabant is one big open-air museum

From historic fortified towns to water mills, from unusual castles to mighty cathedrals. If you are interested in culture, history and heritage, you won't get bored in North Brabant.

Go exploring