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Moving to Breda

Breda is a pleasant Brabant city with a historic center, good connections and a high quality of life. The city is known for the Brabant atmosphere, the Valkenberg park and the annual carnival celebration.

inhabitants
188,078
Province
Noord-Brabant
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Neighborhoods and neighbourhoods

The center of Breda is compact and attractive with the Grote Kerk as an eye-catcher. Ginneken is a popular residential area with a village character. Princenhage offers affordable housing. Teteringen and Bavel are attractive for families looking for space.

Cost of living

Breda is affordable compared to the Randstad. Rental prices in the private sector are between 900 and 1,400 euros per month. The purchasing market also offers good opportunities, especially in suburbs.

Education

Breda houses BUAS (Breda University of Applied Sciences), Avans University of Applied Sciences and various primary and secondary schools. The quality of education is high.

Healthcare

The Amphia Hospital is the regional hospital with two locations. Healthcare in Breda is well organised.

Accessibility and transport

Breda is strategically located at the intersection of important railway lines. Breda station offers fast trains to Rotterdam (25 min), Eindhoven (35 min) and Amsterdam (60 min). The city is easy to cycle.

Moving tips for Breda

Moving in Breda is usually uncomplicated. Most neighborhoods are easily accessible by large vehicles. Request a parking exemption via breda.nl if you move to the center.

Moving tips

  • Breda is a real carnival city - embrace the Brabant atmosphere.
  • The location is ideal: quickly in Rotterdam, Eindhoven and even Antwerp.
  • Ginneken is the most sought-after district - start looking there early.

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Is Breda a nice city to live in?
Breda consistently ranks high in lists of most liveable cities. The combination of a historic center, good facilities, affordable housing and Brabant coziness makes it particularly attractive.

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