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
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Museums

Burgundian

Graphic Matters
© Karlijn van den Elshout

Design

Day trip through the Vincent van Gogh countryside and landscapes in West Brabant

The Markdal Valley was the end of my day trip through the Vincent van Gogh countryside and landscapes in the area south of Breda. After moving in with his parents in Etten early in 1881, Vincent was inspired by the rural surroundings and by the peasants w

Van Gogh countryside

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

Six reasons why North Brabant is one big outdoor museum

Admire the wonderful cathedrals, photogenic castles and beautiful watermills. Go on a lovely city walk, cycle through the world of Vincent van Gogh or visit one of our amazing fortified towns.

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