Bree

Bree is a city in the Kempen region characterized by open landscapes of heaths, wetlands, and farmland. The urban area integrates these natural spaces with residential and commercial zones throughout its expanse.

The Sint-Michielskerk originates from the 11th century with Romanesque foundations. The building was later expanded and reshaped with Gothic and neo-Gothic elements added over time.

The Stadsmuseum housed in the old town hall displays objects from different periods of the city's past. The collection spans from prehistoric finds to recent times and reflects how people lived here through the ages.

The Friday market in the city center offers fresh produce and goods from local vendors. This market is one of the larger ones in the surrounding region and worth visiting for shopping.

The Sint-Maartensheide nature reserve near the city is home to over 50 dragonfly species. This landscape of ponds and reedbeds provides unusual opportunities to observe rare insects and water birds.

Location: Arrondissement of Maaseik

Capital city: Bree

Operator: Stad Bree

Part of: Emergency rescue zone North Limburg, Politiezone CARMA

Shares border with: Bocholt, Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Oudsbergen

Phone: +3289848500

Email: onthaal@bree.be

Website: https://bree.be

GPS coordinates: 51.13333,5.58333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:15