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Breda, Netherlands

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.

Type CityPopulation 185,072

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.

Where to stay

Liesbosstraat 27, 4813 BC Breda, Netherlands · hansengridje.nl
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Bieberglaan 37, 4834 MJ Breda, Netherlands · bb-markdal.nl
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Moleneindpad 8, 4817 AS Breda, Netherlands · debievangh.nl
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Hoeveneind 130, 4904 SL Oosterhout, Netherlands · uthoeveneind.nl
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Overaseweg 25, 4836 BA Breda, Netherlands · timeout-breda.nl
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Fellenoordstraat 93D, 4811 TH Breda, Netherlands · gastvrijderooipannenbreda.nl
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Catharinastraat 2, 4811 XH Breda, Netherlands · hotelsutor.com
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Teteringsedijk 196, 4817 ML Breda, Netherlands · hetscheepshuys.nl
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Bagven Park 3, 4838 EH Breda, Netherlands · gr8hotels.nl
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Parade 12, 4811 DZ Breda, Netherlands · hotel-botanique.nl
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Stationslaan 416, 4815 GW Breda, Netherlands · hrewards.com
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Keizerstraat 5, 4811 HL Breda, Netherlands · hotel-keyser.nl
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Stationsplein 14, 4811 BB Breda, Netherlands · leonardo-hotels.nl
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Torenstraat 9, 4811 XV Breda, Netherlands · blisshotel.nl
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Van Coothplein 23, 4811 NC Breda, Netherlands · boutiquevanham.nl
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Oostmallestraat 13, 4826 PB Breda, Netherlands · chillpartybreda.nl
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Schorsmolenstraat 6, 4811 VP Breda, Netherlands · hotelmerlinde.nl
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Princenhagelaan 5, 4813 DA Breda, Netherlands · vandervalkbreda.com
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Lage Mosten 4, 4822 NJ Breda, Netherlands · bastionhotels.com
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Grote Markt 26, 4811 XR Breda, Netherlands · hotel-de-klok.nl
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Burgemeester Kerstenslaan 20, 4837 BM Breda, Netherlands · mastbosch.nl
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Minervum 7090, 4817 ZK Breda, Netherlands · breda.campanile.com
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Speelhuislaan 80A, 4815 CG Breda, Netherlands · bed-breakfast-gallery-t-speelhuys.com.es
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Nieuwstraat 23, 4811 WV Breda, Netherlands · marriott.com
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Monseigneur Hopmansstraat 10, 4817 JT Breda, Netherlands · appartementbbwb.baihotel.top
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Doctor Jan Ingen Houszplein 42, 4814 EH Breda, Netherlands · ingenhouszbreda.nl
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Minervum 7092, 4817 ZK Breda, Netherlands · breda.premiereclasse.com
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4835 JJ Breda, Netherlands
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Zandberglaan 42, 4818 GL Breda, Netherlands
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Haagweg 19, 4814 GA Breda, Netherlands
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Haagweg 423, 4813 XD Breda, Netherlands
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Baronielaan 139, 4818 PD Breda, Netherlands
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Delpratsingel 10, 4811 AN Breda, Netherlands
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Wikipedia: nl:Zout & Citroen · 86 Ridderstraat, Oosterhout, 4902AC · zoutencitroen.nl
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japans restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:45; Fr-Su 12:30-16:30,17:00-19:00,19:45-22:00 · 18 Heuvel, Oosterhout, 4901KC · asuka-oosterhout.nl
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Italian, Cafe · Italiaanse koffiebar Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 3A Keiweg, Oosterhout, 4901JD · caffeperfetto.nl
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · koffie, chocolade, ijs & beleving Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00 · 17 Halstraat, Breda, 4811HV · eenkopjegeluk.nl
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Ice Cream · Op onze boerderij is in 1999 een hygiënische ijsbereidingsruimte gebouwd en zijn wij gestart met het bereiden van ijs. Opening hours: Apr-Sep… · ijsboerderijheidehoeve.nl
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Burger, Bread, Lunch, Drinks, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 33 Konijnenberg, Breda, 4825BC · boerske.nl
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-19:30; Su 11:00-19:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5101B IABC, Breda, 4814RN · subway.com
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Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:30-22:30; Su,PH 17:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 28 Vismarktstraat, Breda, 4811WE · zusje.nl
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Thai, Restaurant · tapasbar · 14 Akkerstraat, Breda, 4811JL · siri-sorn-thaifood.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-02:00 Features: delivery · 642 Roeselarestraat, Breda, 4826JW · dominos.nl
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:30; Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 2 Lange Brugstraat, Breda,… · kippie.nl
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Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 71 Ruiterspoor, Den Hout, 4911BA · koeckers.nl
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Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 13:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 41 De Burcht, Breda, 4834HK · kwalitaria.nl
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 76 Dr. Batenburglaan, Breda, 4837BR · loetje.nl
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Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa,Su 15:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 44 Baliëndijk, Breda, 4816GE · spareribexpress.com
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Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 40 Halstraat, Breda, 4811HX · woktogo.nl
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Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 5A Haven, Breda, 4811WK · proeflokaalbregje.nl
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Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 130 van Coothplein, Breda, 4811NH · sushipoint.nl
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 197 Haagdijk, Breda, 4811TS · tacomundo.com
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · donercompany.nl
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:30; Jan 01,Dec 25,Dec 26,Dec 31 off Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 4 Huisdreef,… · boschwachter.nl
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 · 21A Halstraat, Breda, 4811HV · saigondeli.nl
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Fries, Snacks, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00, Mo 16:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · frituurchrist.nl
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Syrian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 249 Haagdijk, Breda, 4811TS · albasha-breda.nl
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Latin American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 33 Grote Markt, Breda, 4811XP · brisasbreda.nl
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Fish And Chips, Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:30-23:00; Sa 09:30-22:30 Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 14 Van Bergenplein,… · eethuishetpleintje.nl
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Italian:Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30+; Fr-Su 12:00+ · 5 Veemarktstraat, Breda, 4811ZB · ciaocicciobreda.nl
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Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 09:00-23:00; Th-Sa 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 26 Grote Markt, Breda, 4811XR · breda.colonie.nl
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Surinamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 · 253 Haagdijk, Breda, 4811TS · eethuisprisiri.nl
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:30; Su,PH 12:00-21:30 · 45 Dorpstraat, Ulvenhout, 4851CJ · goldenroseulvenhout.nl
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 75 Nieuweweg, Breda, 4811LW · lanatra.nl
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Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Su 12:00-19:00; Th-Sa 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 285 Oranjeboomstraat, Breda, 4812EE · gadjah.nl
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Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Regional, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 10:00 - 18:00; Tu-Th 09:00 - 18:00; Fr 09:00 - 21:00; Sa 09:00 - 17:00 Features:… · mad-hat.nl
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Oriental, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 · 1 Hambroeklaan, Breda, 4822ZZ · restaurantmerlina.nl
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Mediterranean, Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-00:00, Th 17:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 13:00-00:30, Su 13:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Nieuwe… · ora-taverna.nl
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 59-61 Veemarktstraat, Breda, 4811ZD · rhodos-restaurant.nl
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Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Tu 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 16… · sesamobreda.nl
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Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr-Su 08:00-20:00 · 12 Parade, Breda, 4811DZ · teds-place.nl
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Afghan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: delivery · 12 Haagweg, Breda, 4814GD · restaurantkabul.nl
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Coffee, Tea, Cookies, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 16 Reigerstraat, Breda, 4811XB · brandpuntbreda.nl
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Grill, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 24 Grote Markt, Breda, 4811XR · restaurantconfuego.nl
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Spanish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 5 Kloosterplein, Breda, 4811GN · gaudim.nl
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Diner, Lunch, Drinks, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1 Franciscanessenplein, Breda, 4811WW · liefdegesticht.nl
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Drinks, Beer, Whine, Lunch, Diner, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1 Ridderstraat, Breda, 4811JA · zeezichtbreda.com
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Pancakes, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 72 Bredaseweg, Chaam, 4861TD · pannenkoekenhuistenbosch.nl
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405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Oostmalle Airfield (OBL) 36 km to the centre
Zoersel, VAN, BE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Rondvaartbedrijf Zilvermeeuw
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Lage Zwaluwe
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
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Jacominaplaat
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Moerdijk
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Strijensas
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
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Terheijden - Breda Haagse Beemden
Ferry route
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Trekpont
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Tours & experiences