The Castle of Breda has a long history. As early as 1198, a castle was on this site. The Castle came into the hands of the Nassaus in the early 15th century through the marriage of Count Engelbrecht of Nassau with Johanna of Polanen from Breda. William of Orange also lived here. 

Count Hendrik III, the uncle of William of Orange, and his wealthy Spanish wife Mencia de Mendoza had the Castle renovated into a magnificent Renaissance palace. He brought Thomas Vincidor of Bologna, a pupil of Raphael, to Breda for this purpose. The Nassaus often received visits from other nobles and hosted grand celebrations. Besides counts, dukes, and kings, they even received two emperors there. 

Since 1828, officers have been trained here for the Dutch army, and it is the home of the Royal Military Academy. 

Guided Tours
Because the Castle is on military grounds, it is only very limitedly accessible. The Gilde de Baronie regularly offers guided tours of the grounds. You need to register in advance for these. 
More information about the guided tours. 

Breda City Museum
Breda City Museum features an extensive multimedia exhibition about the Breda Nassaus. It also includes a special route for children: the Family Trail. 

Explore Royal Breda hotspot
The Castle of Breda is part of the Explore Royal Breda route.  This route takes you on a discovery journey along places that recall Breda's royal roots and connects surprising new locations with history.