Breda
Breda is a city in the Netherlands located in the region of North Brabant. The city is home to beautiful old architecture and a variety of famous historic buildings, including the Castle of Breda and Saint Anthony’s Cathedral.
Details
Before visiting any town or city make sure you know the basics. General details and important information.
- Emergency Services: 112
- Language: Dutch
- Currency: Euro
- Country Code: NL
- Travel Visa: None required
- Population: 180,937
Risk Level
Researching various official sources, we perceive the risk to holiday makers and travellers are as follows;
Travellers Tips
Top travel advice and interesting tip bits of information from experienced travellers.
Emergencies
For the Emergency services just dial 112 from any phone.
Hospitals in Breda
Tourist Offices
Travelling Around
Airports
Train Stations
Breda Safety
Where can I keep up with local news?
What are some good safety tips?
Be alert at all times and be aware of your surroundings. Take the usual safety precautions so you do not become a targets for pickpockets. Don’t put your wallet or mobile phone in your back pocket. Put any valuables items in a dark colour shopping bag when going out to avoid attention.
When withdrawing cash from ATM try to go inside the bank. Beware of withdrawing cash from cash points on pedestrian walkways. Try to withdraw small sums and don’t flash your cash around even in the bank.
Local Traditions
Every culture has its customs and traditions, they have been handed down the generations and are always held in high regards by the local residents.
Annual Ceremonies
National Tattoo
The Netherlands military Tattoo is a display of Dutch and foreign military music. The Tattoo take place every year usually during the final week of September, the festival starts by the ringing of the many bells of Grote Kerk. A great sight to watch and interesting music, not necessarily to everyone’s taste.
Annual Events
Annual events allow a city come together for some amazing experiences. If visiting at this time, make sure you have your accommodation booked and are always aware of your surroundings when travelling around.
Breda Events
A great gathering of red haired people. Held in the first week of September over two days, redheads from all over come to take part in lectures, workshops and demonstrations specifically targeted for natural red haired people.
Breda Highlights
What historical buildings are worth checking out?
Oranjeboom is a popular local beer in the Netherlands (meaning orange tree). The brewery is situated in the city centre and available to visit, having moved from its original location in Rotterdam in the early 90s.You can expect Oranjeboom to be served as the staple ‘bierjte’ in many of the local bars.
Located in the city centre, Breda Castle was originally used as a fortress. It has since rebuilt over the ages, altering to what you see today. Currently it is used by the Royal Military Academy (KMA) and not accessible to the public. Still good to look from a distance and offers an interesting photo opportunity.
What are some good places to visit in Breda?
An astonishing Gothic church built between 1269 and 1527 and Breda’s most important landmark. It has a very impressive 97m tower that dominates the sky. The tower gives a great insight in to the architecture of the Dutch and their interesting building methods. Really cool!
Located in the city centre, Breda Castle was originally used as a fortress. It has since rebuilt over the ages, altering to what you see today. Currently it is used by the Royal Military Academy (KMA) and not accessible to the public. Still good to look from a distance and offers an interesting photo opportunity.
This water-gate symbolises where the Breda was liberated from the Spaniards. The legend is similar to Troy and the Trojan horse, a great leader called Adriaan Van Bergen and his men silently passed into town and surprised the Spaniards when their defences were down.
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