Breda

Although steeped in history, Breda is also a city that sets its sights on the future - towards innovation, sustainability and creativity. All this creates a new sense of pride that is focused on the many innovative pioneers, circular startups and a new creative culture. The Explore Creative Breda route leads you past these different places, making it a great way to discover a surprising side of Breda.

Finally, you are never far away from nature in Breda. The city has a wealth of parks, forests, gardens and charming canals, which together form a green thread running through the city with the Valkenberg city park at the heart. The former castle garden of the Nassaus is now a wonderful place for locals and visitors to gather, and the terrace of the T-Huis is a great place to enjoy a coffee, cocktail or meal. With 4,000 hectares of nature reserve just around the corner, Breda is also an excellent starting point for hours of hiking and cycling fun.

But Breda is not only a green city in the literal sense. There is growing room for entrepreneurs with sustainable initiatives. Hospitality establishments are increasingly choosing suppliers from the region and developing initiatives to prevent waste. For example, industrial heritage in the Havenkwartier will be given a new destination and the first bicycle taxi has already been spotted! Those who want to see all those green hotspots themselves should take the Explore Green Breda route. In addition, the city’s waterways offer fantastic opportunities to enjoy yourself in Breda, from canal cruises with electric sloops to water biking on the canals.

The Havenkwartier used to be an industrial area but has undergone a complete transformation in the past 10 years. Now this part of the city is totally trendy and clearly shows that Breda is a city on the move. Quite literally too, because a former factory hall is home to one of the leading skate parks in Europe: Pier15. Not only is it a paradise for skaters, but it’s also a cultural hotspot where budding artists can exhibit their works and local bands can perform. Skating not your thing? Don't worry, you are also welcome at Pier15 for a game of basketball or a locally brewed beer with friends.

The circular STEK business park is a great place to check out. It's a breeding ground for small entrepreneurs who seem to have sustainability and collaboration in their DNA. You can also go there for an organic glass of wine, a cup of coffee, a tasty lunch and even enjoy dishes from true BBQ masters.