Breda

Breda is a municipality and city in the south of the Netherlands with a population of around 200,000. It is located on the main railway line between Amsterdam and Brussels and is easily reached by Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel, or from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in about an hour. With the opening of its new central station in 2011, high speed trains will link Breda directly to many points in Europe.

Breda used to be the major centre of the Dutch food and drink industry with many major processing plants located in the city. The decline of these activities has not led to an economic downturn. The city is now a major trading centre.

The city centre has some lovely old buildings like the Grote Kerk (protestant), a medieval Gothic church with a massive tower, the Town Hall, Sint Barbaras Church, the Beguinage, museums, and beautiful parks. The atmosphere is relaxed and it also makes an excellent base for exploring the area. For those who enjoy peace and quiet there are the extensive wood and fenland recreational reserves of the Biesbos, while the hustle and bustle of cities like Antwerp and Rotterdam is also within easy reach.

Breda is also famous for its football team NAC Breda, who regularly play at the highest level in Netherlands and Europe, as well as its annual Roodharigendag (Red Head Day), a festival celebrating natural red heads that takes place in September.

For more information about Breda please visit: http://english.breda.nl/

Universities in Breda

• Avans University of Applied Sciences

  City: Breda

• Breda University of Applied Sciences

  City: Breda

• St Joost School of Art and Design

  City: Breda