Ulvenhout is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. The settlement is divided between two municipalities; the primary portion of the village belongs to the municipality of Breda, while a smaller section falls under the municipality of Alphen-Chaam.
Geographically, Ulvenhout is situated to the southeast of the city of Breda. It is bordered by the river Mark and lies adjacent to the Ulvenhoutse Bos, an ancient forest area recognized as part of the European Natura 2000 network for its ecological value, particularly its diverse flora and old-growth trees.
Historically, the village was part of the Barony of Breda. Until the regional municipal restructuring in 1997, Ulvenhout served as the administrative center for the former municipality of Nieuw-Ginneken. Following this reorganization, the village was largely incorporated into Breda.
The village's architecture features several notable sites, including the Saint Laurentius Church (Sint-Laurentiuskerk), a neo-Gothic structure designed by architect P.J. van Genk and completed in 1904. Due to its proximity to the Mastbos and the Ulvenhoutse Bos, the village is characterized by its rural and wooded surroundings, while functioning as a residential area for the neighboring urban center of Breda.
