Wander through creative and cultural contrasts
Contrasts in the city
Go back in time and discover the province’s culture at various places in North Brabant. At these spots you also discover the contrast between culture and creativity that makes North Brabant so special.
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Sailing on the Binnendieze
Discover Den Bosch during a boat trip on the Binnendieze underground waterway. Experienced skippers give guided tours and tell you all about the capital city of North Brabant while you discover how quiet the city centre can be.
Saint John’s Cathedral
The St John’s Cathedral in Den Bosch is the largest cathedral in the Netherlands and one of the North Brabant’s four official top-rated monuments. A visit to this cathedral during a stay in the city is a must.
Het Noordbrabants Museum
The collection in Het Noordbrabants Museum, located in an elegant, historical building in the centre, consists of works of artifacts related to the art, history and culture of North Brabant.
Bake a ‘Bossche Bol’ at Bakkerij Royal
The Bossche Bol is a delicious cream-filled profiterole covered in chocolate. It is a real Den Bosch speciality and at Bakkerij Royal not only can you taste this delicacy, but you can also bake it yourself.
Hotel The Den
Stay at Hotel The Den if you want to spend the night in Den Bosch. This hotel is five minutes from central station, making it the perfect starting point for a visit to the city.
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Holy Moly
You will have an unforgettable experience at Holy Moly in Breda. There is so much to do from dining, rolling on the floor laughing during a Comedy Club evening or going on a tour through the 17 hidden rooms of the old theatre during the Holy Moly Trip.
Grote Kerk
The Grote Kerk Breda is one of the official top-rated monuments of North Brabant. Nowadays, this stunning church is a House of Stories where a contemporary programme connects the world today to the stories and the extensive art collection in the church. Or climb the church tower and enjoy the impressive view of the city.
Hotel Nassau Breda
Stay in the vibrant heart of Breda and spend the night at Hotel Nassau Breda. You sleep in an historical Catholic building with luxurious rooms and amenities.
Creative walking route
If you want to see the creative side of Breda, walk the Creative Route through Breda. During this walk, you go past the best, creative and sustainable hotspots.
Stedelijk Museum Breda
Discover the world of Breda during a visit to the completely renovated Stedelijk Museum Breda. Learn all about the history of the city in the museum. The new permanent exhibition about the Nassau family in Breda is an absolute must-see!
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Koningshoeven Abbey
Koningshoeven Abbey is just outside Tilburg and one of the few places in the Netherlands where Trappist beer is brewed. They produce La Trappe in this abbey. Visit the Abbey Shop and ‘Proeflokaal’ (Tasting Room) or wander through the abbey gardens.
TextielMuseum
Textile Museum in Tilburg is located in a former textile factory. The museum not only has interesting exhibitions, but international and national designers and artists also innovate with textiles in the TextielLab.
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preHistorisch Dorp
In the preHistorisch Dorp (prehistoric village) you learn all about 15,000 years of history in and around Eindhoven. Discover what the Romans did in Brabant, how they hunted in prehistoric times and how the first farmers worked.
Philips Museum
Philips Museum in Eindhoven is located on a historical spot: Philips’s very first light bulb factory. In the museum, you learn all about innovations and technologies related to light, sound and health.