Eindhoven

Admirant shopping

An old part of Eindhoven's centre that has had a complete facelift. This part used to be primarily known for the old headquarters of Philips and the lamp factory (now a museum). Now it is a trendy shopping area with the glass structure "the Blob" and a new shopping street while keeping the little piece of Eindhoven's history intact. The street has a mix of large chains like Selexyz, Dept, Douw Egberts, but also smaller design stores like Janissima temporary concept store, Onigiri Art on T-shirts and Van Bommel Shoes.

Aquabest

Aquabest is a recreational lake and park with a sandy beach. It has a family park with amusements for children, a water ski centre, athletic programs for groups of 10 to 2000 participants, a beach pavilion for parties and yearly festivals like Lakedance and Extrema Outdoor.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·€5

Authentiek Turks Restaurant Ege

This cosy restaurant is a long-time favourite among Turkish cuisine lovers in and around the city.

Commonwealth War Cemetery

The Commonwealth War Cemetery is part of the General Cemetery in Woensel. Of all the soldiers who are buried on the Eindhoven cemetery about four fifths belonged to the air force, and died in the period between 1941 and 1944 during attacks over this part of Holland or on the return route from missions to Germany. The soldiers of the ground army who are buried here died between September 1944 and May 1945. During almost this entire period the 79th and 86th British general hospitals were in Eindhoven. There are nearly 700, 1938-1945 war victims buried on this cemetery of which 679 victims have been identified.

DAF Museum

Learn all about the history and designs of DAF vehicles from 1928 till the present day. The collection includes trucks, extraordinary cars and other DAF-products, but also 1930 shops and company offices from old times.

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00·Adults €12,50, students/groups: €8, ages 5-15 with adult €6, < 5 years old: free

De Admirant

The highest building in Eindhoven, directly opposite the Witte Dame. The 105-meter tower is the sky-high middle point of a new shopping area called "Around the Admirant". The "Around the Admirant" area was designed to include not only the retail stores in the Admirant's down floors, but also those in the organically shaped Blob. All the top floors are residential apartments.

De Effenaar

A young 'underground' venue for gigs and DJs. The terrace can be a good place to lounge on a warm evening.

De Fabriek

De Fabriek (The Factory) is a workspace for artists and designers. The space is made available to professional artists who want to develop themselves and their work in the area of The Factory. They present their work after a working period.

De Heuvelgalerie

Placed between the central station and the market square, is a covered shopping mall with a broad selection of stores. You'll find anything from clothing and shoes till toys, a bike store and a Mac retail shop.

De Luytervelde

This classical restaurant is in an old, beautifully restored farm. If the weather allows, be sure to enjoy your meal in the lovely and peaceful garden.

€100+

De Vooruitgang

This "City-café" is quite similar to the ones next to it, but a long time favorite and repeatedly listed as having the best terrace in the city. They also serve food, but to choose from the full menu you have to take a table in the 1st floor restaurant. After about 22:00 the music volume is turned up.

Dynamo

You'll find the country's largest youth centre, Dynamo, in the heart of Eindhoven. It offers a wide variety of activities, from workshops, community and popular art projects to dancing, sports and concerts. All different youth cultures are welcome here, including the hiphop, dance, house, rock and metal scene.

Eetcafé Bommel

Bommel is an old time favorite among students and budget travelers. There's no menu: for a fixed amount of €20.50 you get a cup of soup and you can choose between the meat or vegetarian dish of the day.

Effenaar

Besides a bar/restaurant, the Effenaar houses 2 large halls for concerts and dance events. It offers a stage for local talent but also receives major international artists.

Eindhoven Museum

Formerly known as Historic Open Air Museum

Travel back into Eindhoven's history. This historic museum boost reconstructions of an Iron Age village, a farm around the year 1000 and the Medieval town of Eindhoven. Try visiting during weekends or holidays, when there are extra activities.

Apr-Oct: daily 11:00-17:00, closed from Nov-Mar·€8.50

Ethiopisch Restaurant

If you're in for something else, try Ethiopian cuisine. Eating here is not in the last place an experience in sharing: food comes in a giant common plate for all people at the table. You eat with your hands. Portions can be on the small side, but the taste is good.

€20-30

Evoluon

This mushroom-shaped building strongly resembles the popular idea of a UFO, making it a very futuristic design when it was built in 1966 for the 75th anniversary of Philips, as a symbol for the company's technological achievements. It served as a popular technology museum until diminishing incomes led to its closure in the 1980s. Nowadays, it is a conference centre.

FeelGood Market

The FeelGood Market gives quirky designers and creative people the opportunity to show their creations to the public. In addition, the market is an approachable and fun way to get acquainted with unique design, exclusive products and the maker himself. There are food stalls and terraces. During bad weather the event moves to the clock building (klokgebouw).

3rd Sun of the month·Free

Friture Dik & Lang

Fast food is an unhealthy but cheap dinner option. "Fritures" serving fries and snacks are common, but Dik & Lang is reportedly the best one in the city centre. If you're not a huge mayonnaise fan, make sure to mention that as you might find all of your fries covered in it.

Grand Café De Wildeman

The Wildeman has, just like its next door colleagues, a spacious outdoor terrace on the market square. The food is nothing special but you get an okay full plate main.

Ice Sport Centre Eindhoven

This in- and outdoor ice skate track is closed during summer.

€7.40/€5.10

Ir. Ottenbad

Indoor 25-m pool. Outdoor swimming pools only opened in summer.

€5.80

Jewish Cemetery

This Jewish cemetery is a national heritage site of the Netherlands.

LAB-1

LAB-1 is a cinema, club, event space and café-bar. You can find a broad range of films (also with English subtitles), live music, theatre, exhibitions, visuals, djs and events during the day and night. LAB-1 is retro, cozy, dynamics and creative, a place to enjoy, hang out and feel at home.

Daily 10.00 - 01.00

Leefcafé Het Spiegelbeeld

This laid-back "living-café" wants its visitors to feel at home and plays a broad range of recognizable music, ranging from rock, salsa and modern pop to hits from the 1970s and even the incidental house track. They serve small dishes.

Lichttoren

Light Tower

On the top floors of this 7-edged, white tower building, Philips used to perform its light bulb endurance tests. The 24/7 burning lights in the building gained it the title of "Light Tower". Later it also housed the headquarters of Philips' lightning department. Around it where some of the company's main production buildings. After serious renovations, the building now holds private lofts and offices. On the down floor restaurant Usine offers a nicely decorated surrounding for a coffee break.

MU Artspace

Mu brings expositions about the hybrid visual culture of now and later. It aims to be 'an adventurous guide to all art lovers with a keen interest in the energetic mix of art, design, pop culture and new media.' Also popular with young people (under age 35). It often has lectures or other activities on Thursdays.

Muziekgebouw Frits Philips

This large music centre in the heart of the city offers a broad range of concerts, varying from jazz and classical to world music and acoustic rock.

National Swimming Centre Tongelreep

The largest swimming pool complex in Europe, with a subtropical pool and some fun features like a wave machine.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·€4/€10/€4.90

Natlab

Natlab (before Plaza Futura) is a cultural meeting place for contemporary art with film (mostly classics and art house films) as a basis.