Saskia van Rijn (32) is the community manager at the Triple O Campus in Breda: the breeding ground for the creative industry and applied technology, where almost 90 companies now call home. After her first encounter with Breda, Saskia says she was 'hooked'. "I knew: I have to work in this city.

Saskia van Rijn at Triple O Campus

When we talk about circularity, we must definitely mention the sustainable beams from PlaSTiEK Breda. But what are beams and where do they come from? Jilles Verspoor from PlaSTiEK explains: "Beams are small beams made from waste plastic. Plastic is a wonderful product with a long lifespan, as long as you use it sustainably.

PlaSTiEK Breda

Pier15 has quickly become an essential place in Breda. This skatepark is located in the raw Havenkwartier of Breda and is a paradise for every skateboarder in the area, attracting numerous visitors from all over the world. Every year, skateboarders from around the globe come to Pier15, making it a valuable place for Breda's skate culture. But this place stands for so much more. Let's have a chat with Jeroen van Eggermond (creator) and Rinse Staal (operational manager) of Pier15.

Pier15 brings limitless moves

In a city with so much gaming talent, the opportunities are abundant. René Otto felt that it was time to seize them with both hands. With Breda Game City, he aims to put Breda on the international video game map, as a significant home base for gaming talent. “By contributing to the development of game studios in the city, we hope to retain the talent here,” René explains. “And also to attract other gaming companies here.”

Breda Game City: René Otto speaks

Whether you are technically inclined or not, everyone who enters the Breda Robotics field lab immediately sees: the future is being made here. In this 'smart industry testbed', education, businesses, and government collaborate on robotic solutions for various sectors. From healthcare to construction. "We need each other in this field so badly," explains communication manager Margot van Es. "With Breda Robotics, we show how to organise this connection cleverly.

Margot van Es on Breda Robotics

Arthur Nijhuis (38) is the initiator and general manager of B’WISE, a REWIN initiative that boosts startups in West Brabant. B’WISE offers substantive support, a strong network, help with funding, and: a cool workplace in the centre of Breda. "In addition to like-minded people, within this INCUBATOR you will also find the support that you desperately need in those first critical years.

Arthur Nijhuis about startup-booster B'WISE

Fourth-year student Daisy Kleinendorst knows one thing for sure: after graduating from St. Joost School of Art & Design, she will fully focus on her own business. “My dream is to write and illustrate a children's book.”

Breda talent: Daisy Kleinendorst

You might see them in Breda: cadets from the Royal Military Academy marching through the city centre. But what does the training at the KMA look like, and what happens behind the gates?

Studying at the KMA, what is it like?

Urban, raw, edgy, and daring. That is the style of SAARBARBAARS. Sarah (29) has her own studio on Sint Annastraat, where she creates unisex bags and accessories and recently started selling her own clothing too. "It's so special to see people walking down the street with my designs.

Sarah brings creativity to life

From cinema to trendy food hotspot in a monumental building. The doors of The Streetfood Club in Breda were opened in a big and festive way. You'll find yourself in a colourful interior full of plants with dishes and drinks from all corners of the world. And if you want to have dinner there? Make sure to reserve on time. The Streetfood Club is a success. Wes Schreutelkamp is one of the owners of The Streetfood Club. "The greatest compliment we can receive is people coming back."

Wes brings a world tour of flavours

Willem Loos is one of the founders of the 360 Experience Group, of which the Breda-based production company Unlimited Productions is a part. "Breda has a lot of ambition and potential to position itself in the tech field. Now the puzzle needs to be solved.

Willem Loos about Breda as a tech city in the music industry

People make the place. That's why we spoke with the entrepreneurs who have been dedicated to a special part of Breda for some time: the Havenkwartier. A skate park, cultural hotspot, creative business park, brewery in an old factory building, and a city beach all within walking distance of each other. There's plenty to experience at the Havenkwartier! Follow the Red Thread and discover it all. Curious about the stories behind these places? Keep reading.

The people behind the Havenkwartier

Since 1973, the Brabantse Delta water board has been the proud owner of this estate on the south side of Breda. The estate dates back to the fifteenth century and consists of a fairytale-like small castle surrounded by three special gardens.

Kasteel Bouvigne

Port, from the cashier boat 'De Thor'

Book a canal tour to discover the beautiful city of Breda from the water.

Boat tour on the canals of Breda

In the Lage Vuchtpolder, small forts from the Eighties Years' War have been redesigned as part of the Zuiderwaterlinie.

Redoubts - Mini fortresses in the polder

The Holy Moly Trip is a world full of surprise and wonder. It's the place where seeing, feeling and experiencing come together to form a creative whole with visual effects and installations. Stimulate your inner child, have fun and expect the unexpected.

Holy Moly Trip

A place with history. One of the most remarkable buildings in Breda is the former Koepelgevangenis (Penitentiary Dome). This striking building is located on the outskirts of the city centre. It is one of the three dome prisons in the Netherlands; the other two are in Haarlem and Arnhem.

History Koepelgevangenis

In Breda, we not only love life intensely, we also want to make life a bit more beautiful. Breda is looking towards the future. Together with 185,000 Bredanaars, we are building the city of tomorrow. Curious for more information on Breda? Keep reading.

Story of Breda

History

The history of Breda

An oasis of calm in Breda’s city centre, the Beguinage still exudes the atmosphere of centuries ago.

Begijnhof

Stedelijk Museum Breda: the youngest city museum in the Netherlands. The museum is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to experience and discover the history and art of Breda and the surrounding area.

Stedelijk Museum Breda

Kasteel van Breda was once the ancestral home of the Nassaus, the ancestors of our royal family. 
Because of the important international role of the Nassaus, the Kasteel van Breda was an important place in Europe during the 15th to 17th centuries.

Kasteel van Breda

Blind Walls Gallery is the museum on the streets. A collection of more than 100 murals created by international artists for the city of Breda.

Blind Walls Gallery

The 15th-century Grote or Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk is the pride of Breda. Originally Catholic but passed into reformed hands after the iconoclasm. Nine Nassaus and the first Prince of Oranje found their final resting place there.

Grote Kerk Breda

When you walk through the streets of Breda, you move from one historical building to another. And that's not surprising, with the city's rich history. &nbsp;The tranquillity of the Begijnhof, the impressive Grote Kerk, and the old Kasteel van Breda. All within a stone's throw of each other. Discover the most beautiful sights of the historic city centre.

The sights

Nature & Water

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 centre. Curious about all the nature reserves and the history of the water?

City in the park

Breda is fully committed to applied technology and creativity. Breda has a lot of potential as a gaming city, especially considering the presence of educational institutions with tech and creative programmes at Breda's educational facilities. Additionally, Breda is working hard on the Innovation District: different locations in the city where tech and creativity are given ample space to develop. Read more about various initiatives <a href="#">here</a>.

City of applied tech and creativity

Who can tell you more about the city of Breda than the people who live, work, stay or study here? Read all the stories of proud Breda locals and experience why they love Breda.

About Breda