Story of Breda

Since the moment the Mark and the Aa merged to form the 'Brede Aa', Breda has been a city that brings people together. Royalty, nobles, artists and scholars from across Europe came to visit and explore Breda. Together with the residents, they developed Breda as a beloved city where we celebrate and embellish life today.

Together, we are building the city for current and future generations

In Breda, we love life, and we also want to make life a little more beautiful every day. Breda is looking towards the future. Together with 185,000 citizens, we are building the city of tomorrow. We are creating new pride based on our Royal Roots, the roots of the Royal House. With love for the city and for each other, we bring thinkers and doers together and harness the power of technology and creative talent to make an impact on societal challenges. Together, we turn small things into great achievements. This way, we move the city forward and make newcomers feel at home. We join forces and prepare Breda for current and future generations to live, work, learn, invest, and stay in. Together, we are creating new history for Breda.

City in the park

The Breda of today and tomorrow is a city in the park. Breda's roots have been green for centuries. With the forests of the Baronie, the water of the Markdal, and the canals as lifelines around the historic city centre. We build on this by creating the city of tomorrow, which welcomes greenery to also welcome you. Entrepreneurs, students, visitors, Bredanaars. Breda wants to be a city where everyone lives healthy and happily. A city where you enjoy being outdoors. A city that contributes to a sustainable world. We call this outdoor happiness. Together, we give green space; in and around the city, in public places and at home. Together, we let Breda flourish into a city in the park. #green impact

City of encounter

Today and tomorrow, Breda is a city of encounters. This began in the time of the Nassaus. In this city, we open our doors to each other and are socially involved. Encounters create connectedness, liveliness and openness. Meeting each other is easy in Breda. In the city, in the neighbourhood or at an event. It leads to involvement, successful partnerships and visible innovation without boundaries. People from Breda radiate warmth and friendliness. In Breda, you receive something without asking for it - and if you ask for it, you get more than expected. This is how we create more together. This is how a city grows where everyone is welcome. #social impact

International hotspot of applied technology and creativity

The Breda of today and tomorrow is an international and creative hotspot. The city has a history of influential thinkers and doers. From William of Orange as the founder of the Dutch state, to Tiësto as the pioneer of the Dutch DJ scene. The gears of creativity in Breda's mind are therefore spinning freely and fully, acting as the driving force behind applied technology. In education, in businesses, in events and in networks. With more than 170 nationalities, we are resilient to change and together we are shaping the new city of tomorrow. #innovative impact

Breda brings it all together.