Things to do in Eindhoven

Located approximately 100 km from the Dutch capital, in the south of the country, Eindhoven is the fifth-largest city in the Netherlands. Founded in 1232 along the Dommel and Gender streams, this little town grew into one of the biggest cities in the Netherlands during the Industrial Revolution when electronics giant Philips brought light to Eindhoven. Nicknamed the 'City of Lights', the company transformed the town into a global success and would later be named by Forbes as the world’s most inventive city. Nowadays, that history can be seen throughout the city's culture attracting technology entrepreneurs, designers and artisans.

Hop on a bike to explore the city the fastest way starting at the giant Hovenring, a suspended roundabout dedicated to cyclists and pedistrians. Head towards the nearby 'Evoluon', a landmark 1960s former science museum building that resembles a UFO. Travel to the Strijp S district to see the former manufacturing plants and factories of the Philips corporation transformed into trendy stores, innovative restaurants and the skateboarding park 'Area 51'. Must-visit locations include MU, Ketelhuis, Urban Shopper, Yksi Expo, Piet Hein Eek and Brouwerij het Veem.

In the city center discover Eindhoven’s many museums from the PSV, Philips Museum, DAF Museum and the most iconic Van Abbe Museum. Inside the Van Abbemuseum houses a permanent collection of contemporary art while frequently hosting LGBTQ exhibitions focusing on sexual freedom, diversity and gender politics.

As dusk falls, take the Van Gogh-Roosegaarde Cycle Path which forms a connection between the Design Capital Eindhoven and Van Gogh Village Nuenen. Peddle over thousands twinkling stones, inspired by the artists painting 'Starry Night', that will illuminate your way in the evening. Situatued a mere 10 minutes away in Nuenen, be sure to also visit the Van Gogh Village Nuenen. Beginning at the Vincentre museum learn about Van Gogh the person, before viewing the many of the objects and locations that were painted by the artist .