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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Futurist Mushroom

Catch the sunset glow on the Evoluon’s curves, then wind down with a drink nearby.

Best time: 16:58About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:13

    Bagel & Juice

    Grab a juice or coffee at Bagel & Juice. It is open from 09:00 to 18:00, so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.

  2. 16:38

    Evoluon

    Walk to the Evoluon. This mushroom-shaped building was built in 1966 as a symbol of Philips' technological achievements. Find a spot where you can see the structure clearly as the light begins to fade.

  3. 16:58

    Evoluon

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 16:58, casting a warm glow on the futuristic architecture.

  4. 17:18

    Het Ketelhuis

    End the evening at Het Ketelhuis. This restaurant is open until 24:00 on weekdays and 01:00 on weekends, offering a relaxed place to continue the conversation after the sun goes down.

Local tip

The Evoluon is a conference centre now, so you might not be able to go inside, but the exterior is the main attraction. Check if Het Ketelhuis is open on your specific day of the week.

Check before you go

  • Bagel & Juice closes at 18:00.
  • Het Ketelhuis is open Mo, We, Th until 24:00 and Fr-Su until 01:00.

Worth knowing

  • Het Ketelhuis is open at 17:18 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Eindhoven (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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