Marius Bakx

Tilburg has to be seen in person. Visit the city, walk around, be amazed by the varied architecture, art, culture, music, street cafés, shops and open spaces. Meet the people: 'the jovial Brabander'​ and the bright, creative youngsters who represent the future of our city. You will certainly see plenty of students since they make up almost a fifth of the city's population. They add colour to the city centre and make an enormous contribution to the culture and atmosphere of the city. Tilburg is not a particularly large city by world standards, although it is home to over two hundred thousand people. The city nestles in a particularly green and varied setting, and one can travel from the bustling city centre into the peace and quiet of the countryside in practically no time at all. A visit to Tilburg can easily be combined with a few hours at one of the nearby attractions, which include the Beekse Bergen Safari Park and the magical De Efteling theme park. The other major cities of Noord-Brabant – Eindhoven, Breda and Den Bosch – are also within easy reach.