Breda

[[file:Breda Banner.jpg|1280px|caption=The Grote Markt of Breda Breda is a city in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It has a long history as a military stronghold and army base. Still today, important parts of the Dutch military still reside here. The military character is still at the heart of town, as the national Dutch Military Academy resides in the historic Castle of Breda, right in the centre of the old town.

An introduction to Breda

The VVV has 2 offices in town. The primary one is across the train station, but there's a smaller office with more limited opening hours on the Grote Markt.

Breda Tourism Board Office (VVV) Willemstraat 17-19 51.59421, 4.77918 ☎ +31 900-522 24 44 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM, except Mondays (opens 1PM), Saturdays (closes 2:30PM) and Sundays (closed)
Breda Tourism Board Office (VVV) Grote Markt 38 51.58870, 4.77636 ☎ +31 900-522 24 44 Opening Hours: only Wed-Sat, 10:30AM Monday - 5:30PM (5PM on Sat)

P1030218 copyGrote Markt Breda - In summer, outdoor café terraces on the Grote Markt quickly fill up.

How to travel to Breda

Fly to Breda

Breda does not have a commercial airport, but thanks to the excellent public transportation system of the Netherlands, it can be visited easily from numerous airports in the Netherlands and even in Belgium.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (IATA Flight Code: AMS) is the largest in the Netherlands and one of the most important global hubs, with extensive flight connection network across many continents. From the airport's train station (directly underneath the terminal), ange-and-buy/tickets-and-passes/intercity-direct NS Dutch Railways operates frequent Intercity Direct high-speed rail service every 30 minutes to Breda. The journey takes 1 hour and costs €21.40 one-way (including €2.40 supplement for using the Intercity Direct)
Rotterdam#By plane|Rotterdam The Hague Airport (IATA Flight Code: RTM) is closer to Breda and served by a number of short-haul connections. From there, one needs to take RET's bus 33 to Rotterdam Centraal train station and continue to Breda by the same Intercity Direct or regular Intercity to Breda. The total journey takes about an hour as well and costs €11 (Intercity Direct supplement does not apply, as it is only required for journeys including the stretch between Rotterdam and Schiphol).
Eindhoven#Eindhoven Airport|Eindhoven Airport (IATA Flight Code: EIN) is the nation's second-largest airport by number of passengers, served mostly by low-fare traffic from all over Europe. Again, one needs to take a bus from the airport to Eindhoven's train station and change to an Intercity train to Breda, with a total journey time of slightly above 1 hour and costs €12.90.
Brussels#Brussels Airport|Brussels Airport (IATA Flight Code: BRU) is another international and intercontinental hub close to Breda, with many Flights to Africa in particular. It has an integrated train station as well, but trains from Brussels Airport no longer run directly to Breda - one has to change in Roosendaal. The total journey time is 1.5 hours and cost of both train tickets should not come above €20.

Breda station 7 september 2014 05 - The Breda train station has been undergoing extensive redevelopment since 2012

Travel by train to Breda

Breda is a major railway hub. Two railway lines meet at the Breda station - the north-south line from Rotterdam to the Belgian border, with further extensions to Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and The Hague and the east-west line branching out in Breda through Tilburg towards Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch. The latter connects to branches going to Utrecht, Arnhem, Nijmegen and Zwolle. A variety of trains, including frequently stopping Sprinters, traverse those lines connecting Breda not only to those major city's but also many smaller stations along the way, such as Delft. Pretty much all of the Netherlands can be visited from Breda by trains with one train change.

High-speed premium Intercity Direct trains connect Breda to Amsterdam, Schiphol and Rotterdam without intermediate stops. Unfortunately, with the cancellation of high-speed Fyra trains, Breda has lost its international connections and passengers going to or from Antwerp and Brussels need to change in Roosendaal along the way.

Train schedules and ticket prices can be found on the Nederlandse Spoorwegen.

How to travel to Breda by car

From Amsterdam, Breda can be visited by taking the A2 to Utrecht and then the A27. Breda is less than a 90 minutes trip from the three main ferry ports in Holland. From Rotterdam, Breda can be visited by taking the A16 to Breda, which will take about 30 to 40 minutes.

Travel by boat to Breda

P&O Ferries operates overnight ferry service between Kingston upon Hull|Hull, England and Rotterdam and the nearest port to Breda. The journey takes 12 hours.

How to get around in Breda

Walk in Breda

The downtown and most of the sights are easy to discover on foot.

By bike

Alternatively, biking is an excellent option and bikes can be rented at the train station bike parking.

Travel by Bus to Breda

The city bus is another option, circling through town.

What to see in Breda

10305 Grote of Onze Lieve-Vrouwekerk - Grote Kerk seen from the Grote Markt

Grote Kerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk. Built in the Brabantine Gothic style in the 15th and 16th centuries and the church dedicated to Our Lady (as Virgin Mary is most often referred to in the Netherlands) boasts a tower of almost 100 metres and one of the largest organs in the nation. Inside you will find in. al. the Prinsenkapel, where members of the Orange-Nassau family had been buried until the city of Breda fell to the Spanish. GPS 51.5891, 4.7752}}

ID10176 Breda stadhuis PM 60283 - Oude Stadhuis

Old city hall Oude Stadhuis. Compared to the large church and the city hall standing at its back in a wall of buildings lining up the elongated Grote Markt is inassuming at best. Apart from being a neat example of Dutch 18th century architecture, quite ascetic compared to the raging rococo found in many other countries at that time. The building is now a historic monument and home to several works of art as well as tourist information, but the actual municipal facilities have been moved to a modern building on Claudius Prinsenlaan. GPS 51.58879, 4.77630}}

10235 Het Kasteel van Breda - Castle of Breda

Castle of Breda. The castle originates in the 14th century and was substantially renewed in Renaissance style around 1540. Unfortunately and the castle is not available for visitors as it is home to the Military Academy since 1826, but of course it can still be admired from the outside. GPS 51.59140, 4.77456}}

2010-05-21-breda-by-RalfR-10 - The Begijnhof is a peaceful place, much like it was 100 years ago.

Begijnhof Entrance is at the Catharinastraat GPS 51.59014, 4.77863 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 6PM €1 for the museum Even though it lies right in the middle of the bustling downtown, much of the historic peace and tranquillity remains in this former Béguinage. Today, although no beguines remain and the small houses around the charming courtyard are currently occupied by single ladies. There's a herb garden and a small museum at nr. 29, which is a side branch of the much larger Breda's Museum.

Interieur, overzicht van het koor met het hoofdaltaar - Breda - 20536475 - RCE - Interior of the Gothic Church of Breda

Sint-Antoniuskathedraal - Gothic Church of Saint Anthony | 51.58746, 4.77742 - Nestled in a side street (incidentally named after Saint John) and the cathedral church of the long-standing diocese of Breda is much less imposing than the Grote Kerk, but quite unique in that it is a 19th-century creation built in neoclassical style, both inside and out, which is a relative rarity as far as cathedrals go, especially in the Netherlands.

Koepelgevangenis (Breda) DSCF0498 - Koepelgevangenis seen from the Nassausingel

Koepelgevangenis Nassausingel 26 51.5904, 4.7872 - A panopticon-style prison, whose name refers to the cupola topping the round building with prison cells stacked in rounds on the outside walls around a large covered courtyard. It is this prison that held the "Breda four" - the only (German) prisoners of war that served their sentences after the Second World War in the Netherlands for war crimes committed. The prison building complex is no longer in use and a national monument, but generally is not open for sightseeing.

Breda, Breda's museum RM518948 foto6 2014-12-28 11.11 - Breda Museum in the winter

Museums

The city has a number of museums worth noting.

P1030740 copyGeneraal Maczek Museum - Generaal Maczek Museum

Generaal Maczek Museum De la Reijweg 95, Breda - GPS: 51.584984, 4.793150 ☎ +31 76 527 40 89 - This museum is dedicated to the 1st Polish Armoured Division, which under the leadership of General Stanislaw Maczek liberated important areas of the Netherlands in 1944 and 1945. (Military area; identification is required.)

MOTI vooraanzicht - MOTI

Stedelijk Museum Breda Boschstraat 22, Breda 51.589798, 4.780953 ☎ +31 76 529 99 00 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10AM Monday - 17PM € 12,00: volwassene € 6,00: kinderen 13 t/m 17 jaar € 5,00: CJP / CKV pashouders / Studentenkaart € 5,00: scholieren en studenten in groepsverband Stedelijk_Museum_Breda Stedelijk Museum Breda is het museum voor erfgoed en geschiedenis van de stad Breda en voor actuele beeldcultuur. Het museum komt voort uit Breda’s Museum en MOTI, Museum of the Image.
De geschiedenis van Stedelijk Museum Breda gaat terug tot 1903, toen het eerste gemeentelijke museum werd opgericht. Sinds die tijd is een rijke en gevarieerde collectie opgebouwd, gericht op ontwikkelingen in en om de stad. Daarbij hebben zich deelcollecties gevormd over thema´s als religie, het leger en de industrie. Het museum heeft ook een omvangrijke beeldende kunstcollectie en verzamelingen van grafische vormgeving en digitale beeldcultuur.
Museum Oorlog & Vrede Ginnekenweg 76, Breda - GPS: 51.576503, 4.781497 ☎ +31 76 521 41 56 (War and Peace Museum)

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Princenhaags Musem DSCF9725 - Princenhaags Museum

Stichting Princenhaags Museum Dreef 36, Breda - GPS: 51.575740, 4.741743 ☎ +31 76 514 01 21
Bier Reclame Museum Haagweg 375, Breda - GPS: 51.578461, 4.743912 ☎ +31 76 522 09 75 Opening Hours: Sunday 11AM Monday - 23PM This museum shows a permanent exhibition of mainly enamel signs (+/- 1000 pieces) and antique posters of old organic juice adverts. It is said to be the largest collection in The Netherlands or perhaps in Europe.

Heemkundig Museum Paulus van Daesdonck Pennendijk 1, Ulvenhout - GPS: 51.547510, 4.799202 ☎ +31 76 561 27 42

Top Travel Tips

Get a guided tour through the old moats of Breda. There's plenty of stories behind the historic façades. Book ahead via the tourist office. Alternatively and they sell a Dutch language booklet called "Historische Kilometer", which (if you can understand it) allows you to walk around yourself and still read up on the historic backgrounds.
Visit the old neighbourhood Zandberg and Ginneken, just south of the Wilhelminastraat. It has lots of old merchants' houses and on the south end you will find the Mastbos, one of the nicest forests in the Netherlands.
Rent a canoe and make your own way through the Breda canals. On Saturday and Sunday you can rent one from the starting point at Spanjaardsgat without reservation. For other days, reservations are required and bookable via the tourist office or via the Beleef Breda website
Head out for a picnic in Park Valkenberg, a large and pleasant park halfway between the trainstation and the Grote Markts.
If you have a smartphone, you can enjoy walking around the town with free audio tours, published on izi.TRAVEL platform.

Shopping in Breda

Breda is a well known shopping city in the Netherlands. In the old downtown you can find lots of clothing shops. You should visit the Wilhelminastraat. It is located just south of the downtown and hosts lots of exclusive shops. It has a very rich and nice atmosphere

Halal Restaurants & Food in Breda

There's a wide choice of restaurants available throughout the centre. The best places to search are around the historic market squares: the Grote Markt the Havermarkt the Veemarktstraat all have a number of nice establishments. Some good options are:

De 3 Vrienden | St. Janstraat 4 ☎ +31 76-5335880 Opening Hours: 17-22h Small but busy restaurant. They don't take credit cards. Rather than "starters" and "main courses" and they have portions which are somewhere in between, for €8.50 each.

Zuyd Ginnekenweg 35 ☎ +31 76-51 51 340 Opening Hours: noon-2:30PM, 6PM Monday - 10PM. Closed Sun&Mon Mains from €26.50 Call ahead, as this ambitious place gets raving reviews and is regularly booked full. It offers fine dining French cuisine in a modern restaurant. The service is good too. Menu's start from €36,50, but if you're out for a splurge, try the 7 course tasting for €67.50.

Smaak en Beleving Van Voorst tot Voorststraat 44 ☎ +31 76 5718099 - The food in this small place is better than you might expect from its looks and the portions are large. The dishes are simple but fresh and very tasty. They do take away too, so expect people to come in and out for that. With 3 course menus for €24.50, thit is great quality for money though.

Breda Bistro Grote Markt 17 ☎ +31 76-5214306 Opening Hours: 08.00-17.00h A small place where you can find the real French dishes for breakfast and lunch and where everything is fresh. The service is also very kind and helpfull.

Het Smaakwarenhuis Ginnekenweg 11-13 ☎ +31 76 762 01 74 Opening Hours: Closed Sun&Mon Breakfast around €5, from €32.50 for 3 course dinner This place is an interesting combination of a fresh food supermarket and a small restaurant. Virtually all products are produced in or directly around the Netherlands and many in the region. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, often with a typical Dutch twist. Dinner is a set 3, 4 or 5 course meal with only a few choices. A fun place to discover Dutch produce.

Restaurant Chocolat Torenstraat 9
Restaurant Huispizzeria Grote Markt 35 ☎ +31 76 - 5143900 - For the best authentic Italian style dishes. The service is very good and it's very cozy inside. They have something for everyone and every week they have a week special.

Restaurant Dickens & Jones Grote Markt 40

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Breda

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Ramadan 2024 Celebrations in Breda

Ramadan 2025 in Breda

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotel Sutor Catharinastraat 2 51.58939, 4.77623 ☎ +31 76-5322393 In the centre of town, in the lively bar neighborhood, which can cause some noise at night. For the rest, rooms are simple but good. There's no elevator, so you'll need to carry you luggage up the stairs.

Hotel Merlinde Schorsmolenstraat 6 51.58759, 4.76567 +31 76 751 30 00 From €130 for a double, care is extra A bit on the edge of the centre, this 4 star hotel is quiet and offers free parking. They specialise in hotel stays with health care options, making it perfect for senior or care dependent travellers, although regular guests are just as welcome.

Golden Tulip Keyser Breda Keizerstraat 5 51.5853, 4.7796 € 140 for a double Good quality hotel with friendly staff and spacious rooms. It's just outside the downtown but still at easy walking distance. There's no private parking, so if you come by car, you'll need to park for a fee at one of the public parkings.

Hotel Nassau Breda, Autograph Collection Nieuwstraat 21-25 51.58678, 4.77412 - This luxurious boutique hotel is a part of Marriott's Autograph Collection and is located in a complex of converted historic residential and religious buildings.

Camping Places

Camping Liesbos @liesbos.nl Liesdreef 40, 4838GV, Breda 51.5654, 4.6958 4 miles WSW fof Breda centre ☎ +31 76 514 35 14 1 person, 1 tent, 1 bike €10.31 Mainly chalets but area for tents. Site uses cardkey system so you pay deposit on the card plus a pre-payment and deposit/unused pre-pay is refunded (pre-pay used for e.g. showers). Credit cards accepted.

News & References Breda

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Breda

Some nearby destinations of interest are:

Tilburg, student city famous for its 10 day long fun fair in July, which is the largest in the Benelux.
Kaatsheuvel, equally famous for fun, as it is home to the Efteling theme parc.
Dordrecht, major historic trade port with a well preserved medieval old town and hundreds of monuments.
Antwerp. This historic Belgian town is less than 45 minutes from Breda.