<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>

Sitting on a terrace in the summer is wonderful, but you can also enjoy the terrace in winter! Breda has plenty of covered terraces where you can sit. Heater on, blanket over your legs, beer in hand, and off you go!

Covered terraces in Breda

Are you tired of your weekly running route? Could you use some inspiration for other outdoor sports in Breda? We’ve compiled some fun alternatives for you.

Outdoor sports in Breda

The start of the new year is the perfect moment to work on your resolutions with a fresh start. Below, we share six handy tips to kick off the year on a promising note!

New Year's resolutions

Discover what you can do during the Christmas holiday in Breda: winter events, atmospheric light routes, and cosiness in the city. Plan your visit!

Christmas holiday in Breda

With winter approaching, it's time to get the skates out again. Here are four skating rinks in the municipality of Breda for a fun day of skating:

Ice rinks in Breda

Breda celebrates spring: Do you also feel so happy in the spring with all those Breda flower fields? In one spot, there are bright, vibrant colours, and just a street away, there are soft pastel shades. Every year, more of these Keukenhof-worthy flower beds appear. We wanted to know more about this and spoke with Anton Lips, the man behind the Breda flower bulb fields.

To the Breda bulbs

What started as a hobby in his teenage years is now a serious sneaker business in the centre of Breda: FAWL Customs. Freek van Gurp from Breda turns every sneaker into a standout piece. “Whether I'm customising a sneaker or cleaning one, I enjoy everything.”

Freek brings new life to your sneakers.

In the Living Lab of Algorithmic Perfumery on Ginnekenstraat, there is an impressive perfume machine that designs a fragrance that suits your personality. The Breda-based Frederik Duerinck designed an intelligent device that creates your unique scent based on an extensive questionnaire. “A scent is so personal and intimate; everyone has different tastes. How wonderful it is that everyone can develop their own perfume?”

Algorithmic Perfumery brings a world of scent

Breda has one more event: TURF stands for 2 days of (crossovers between) music, tech, and culture, featuring the coolest AV artists, DJs, and producers. The event provides a platform for the 'incredible amount of creative potential' in the city.

TURF brings together the creative energy of the city.

Christmas is the moment for gifts, festive outfits, and beautifully laid tables. This makes Christmas not the most sustainable holiday. Fortunately, it can be different. So it's time for a change! Read our tips for sustainable Christmas shopping in Breda. Nice to give, receive, and wear, and better for the world.

Tips for a sustainable Christmas

Breda in the green: Centuries-old forests, idyllic fens and streams, soothing heath: the area around Breda has it all. The greenery was established by the barons, which is why Breda can now boast some of the oldest and most beautiful forests in the region.

Nature around Breda

You see it more and more in Breda: people cleaning up litter. Several initiatives are committed to a cleaner Breda, including Opgeruimd Breda. "If you're out for a walk, why not take some litter with you? In the meantime, 685 people are already participating in Opgeruimd Breda." We discuss it with initiator Peter van der List.

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