<p>On this page you will find special stories, the best tips and inspiration about the vibrant city of Breda. From innovative entrepreneurs to lists of the most fun things to do on holiday. You will always find something here that inspires you.</p>

When thinking of Breda, one might think of the vibrant city centre, Valkenberg Park, the terraces or the summer festivals. But for many students, it's primarily the city where they get to know themselves. Kingsley (26) knows all about that. As a born and raised Bredanaar, he decided to return to his familiar city after a short detour to Tilburg. Now, he almost has completed his HBO Nursing degree at Avans University of Applied Sciences and experienced, as he himself says, “the wildest ride of his life”.

Kingsley welcomes you to Breda

It happens in Breda. Here, ideas and innovative and creative solutions grow. The city is not only growing in the number of houses but especially in forward-thinking companies and groundbreaking ideas. Breda is teeming with innovative thinkers and doers and offers plenty of space for startups with promising future plans.

From AI solutions and solar energy to sustainable proteins and communication technology: in Breda, technology literally has room to breathe. What makes the city unique? A strong and growing ecosystem combined with the welcoming Breda mentality. Startups are welcome here. Including you!

Breda: incubator for innovative startups

Summer! The season we're perhaps most looking forward to. Holidays, sitting outside in the sun, festivals, enjoying water activities, fun things with the children, and doing everything at your own pace. Are you coming to enjoy the summer in Breda? Great idea because there's plenty to enjoy here. Check out our tips.

Summer in Breda

Do you love running or are you simply looking for a sporty event to participate in? In Breda, you can take part in various running events all year round. From fun runs to challenging distances, here you'll find the best running events to get moving!

Running events in Breda

It's summer in Breda, and that means: sultry evenings, a picnic blanket in the park, and good music in the background. Or rather: Brand Parkies. For years, this free-access music festival has been a fixed highlight for thousands of Bredanaars. What started out as a small outdoor festival has become a beloved summer tradition. We spoke with Paul de Vuijst, involved with Parkies since 2016, and currently responsible for production. Or, as he puts it himself: part of “a small traveling circus”.

Summer evenings full of music, picnics, and Breda gezelligheid: Brand Parkies

Art platform Witte Rook is working on an innovative multi-year art project in Wilhelminapark in Breda. Together with residents, artists, and the municipality, Witte Rook develops creative interventions for a new perspective on the park. Sustainability, stories, and experience are important aspects of this project.

Audio walks in the Wilhelminapark in Breda

Blind Walls Gallery Breda is our on-street museum. A museum that is always open because most of the nearly 150 murals can be found right on the street. 
You can register for a walking or cycling tour with a guide, but you can also view the street art on your own. 
On this page, you will find some walking and cycling routes for self-guided exploration.

Walking and cycling along the Blind Walls Gallery

It is often small and special shops and hospitality that add extra color to a city centre. The Starterswinkel project in Breda creates a more diverse and surprising retail offering AND provides new entrepreneurs with support for two years. In this blog, you will get to know our starter shops. 
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur yourself? Read on to find out how you can participate in this project.

Starterswinkels in Breda

Breda has not without reason been awarded the title of National Park City. In Breda, we focus on more greenery, cherish existing green spaces, and honour our monumental trees and trees with a story. We have listed a number of these special trees that deserve some extra attention for you.

Special trees in Breda

You're thinking about starting your own business and want to find out if it's the right fit for you. How do you take that first step from idea to enterprise? In Breda, entrepreneurship is actively encouraged and supported. In this blog, we'll take you through what it's like to start your own company as a student in Breda, what assistance you can receive, and why this city is such a great place to turn your entrepreneurial dream into reality.

From student to startup

While many theaters close their doors in the summer, the Chassé Theater offers a complete summer program at surprising locations around Breda. Bring your own chair to the fold-up cabaret, watch films under the starlit sky, or enjoy live music in front of the theater. View our tips here.

Summer at the Chassé Theatre

Would you like to taste what Breda restaurants have in store for you? Bodine and Thom came up with Local Taste Breda. Ten tasting sessions, selected from a glossy magazine. Let yourself be surprised!

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