Why go
- City and municipality in North Brabant, Netherlands.
- Known for Dutch royal family.
- Served by Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ).
History
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa. Breda has 185,072 inhabitants on 13 September 2022 and is part of the Brabantse Stedenrij; it is the tenth largest city/municipality in the country, and the third largest in North Brabant after Eindhoven and Tilburg. It is equidistant from Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Rondvaartbedrijf Zilvermeeuw, 14 km); routes include Terheijden - Breda Haagse Beemden, Trekpont.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Breda, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.