Eindhoven

Rainy-day activities

Arrive quickly and safely at your destination with a Eindhoven Airport Express ride from Eindhoven Airport. Book your transport in advance to forget about the hassle of last-minute travel arrangements. For your convenience, choose out of several drop-off locations in Eindhoven. Hop onto Bus 400 or 401, better known as Eindhoven Airport Express, upon arrival at Eindhoven Airport, for a fast ride in a modern electric bus with plenty of seats and room for luggage. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and charging ports to make your trip more pleasant and look for your stop on the onboard screens. Reach your destination with just a short walk by taking advantage of the multiple available drop-off spots: Bus stops 400: - Eindhoven Airport - Brainport Industries Campus - WoensXL/Ziekenhuis Catharina - Centraal Station Bus stops 401: - Eindhoven Airport - Flight Forum - Cargo Forum - Zandrijk - Meerrijk - Grasrijk - Landforum - P+R Meerhoven - Hurksestraat - Bredalaan - Evoluon - Cederlaan - Strijp S - Glaspoort - Philips Stadion - Piazza - Centraal Station

Be amazed Motion Imagination Experience is an immersive experience that takes the visitor into an imaginary world of images, sound and interaction. This unique combination stimulates your senses and lets you escape reality for a while. Discover, laugh and be amazed. Discover this new experience and be surprised by light shows with compelling music and huge floor projections. Are you ready for a new adventure?

Pre-book your entry ticket to the PSV Museum in Eindhoven and immerse yourself in the most coveted prizes from the club’s history. Get a closer look at the Philips Stadium and experience the red and white feeling in an interactive way. Visit the Hall of Fame featuring some of the greatest players, including Jan van Beveren and samba star Romário. Walk through the displays and learn about the club’s historic moments. Take young visitors to the interactive exhibits, including a touch screen projection globe full of special places, a periscope that allows them to take a look inside the stadium, and the Phoxy Stadium where they can play a game of football. Choose to visit one of the three on-site restaurants: Avant-Garde, the top-class restaurant in the Philips Stadium; De Verlenging, the bar serving food; or Ikigai, a top-class Asian restaurant (at your own expense). The Philips Stadium is the home ground of PSV. This beautiful, modern stadium is located in the center of Eindhoven, in exactly the same place where the sports park was located when the Philips Sport Vereniging was founded in 1913. Known as one of the most beautiful stadiums in the Netherlands, the stadium is not only a football stadium but is also multi-functional with all kinds of congress and party facilities available. 

Experience the smooth and hassle-free connection that the NS trains offer between Central Eindhoven and Central Amsterdam with NS trains. Say goodbye to expensive taxi fares, which can typically cost around 150 euros, and the inconveniences of buses or private transfers. If you will eventually be heading back to your original destination, you can purchase a round-trip ticket, saving money and time. Board a modern train to leave your worries behind, and arrive on time at your destination. Staying connected with your friends with free WiFi. All trains are wheelchair and bicycle accessible and have a toilet on board. The train is the fastest connection between Eindhoven and Amsterdam. It departs every 10-20 minutes from 5:34 AM to 11:34 PM (it might be different for early and late trips) and the travel time is around 1-hour 15-minutes.

Pre-book your ticket to Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch or Kamp Vught and visit the memorial centre that gives an in-depth insight into the origins of Camp Vught and the lives of the people imprisoned there. Take some time at the permanent exhibition "Camp Vught: Seven Seasons and 32,000 Stories". Gain an insight into the history of Camp Vught based on many personal stories and objects. Hear stories about people from 35 different nationalities, who each experienced WWII in their own unique way. Make your way outside to the outdoor area which includes a model of the former campsite, a reconstructed barrack, several watch towers, the original crematorium, and a memorial to the children’s transports of June 1943. Visit Barrack 1B, which is the last remaining original barrack from Camp Vught. Discover the exhibition ‘If Walls Could Speak’ which covers 4 periods: the concentration camp (1943-1944), the use of the site as a place of residence for German civilian evacuees, Dutch people suspected of collaboration, and Moluccan KNIL soldiers and their families. Make your way to the former execution site of Camp Vught is within walking distance of the museum, hidden in the woods. Pause at the monument which marks the actual site where 329 men were executed. Along the access road to the museum, following the line of the camp's former railway, are two restored freight wagons. These wagons, a worldwide symbol of persecution and deportation during the Second World War. On May 4th, National Memorial Day, the museum offers free entrance for all.

Walk past the company's timeline and learn about the history of Philips' products step by step. You will see how new inventions impacted society in the previous century all the way to the present day. The evolution of product design is on display whereby the designers' process and influence is demonstrated. Get inspired by original graphic artworks and learn about Philips' key players and their role during the Second World War. The Philips Museum boasts a combination of content and activities that are fun and educational for both young and old visitors.

Enjoy your unlimited data plan with eSIM access to the web throughout the Amsterdam, Netherlands and Europe. Avoid expensive data roaming charges or connecting to unsecured public internet points. Save yourself the time and hassle of looking for free Wi-Fi every time you need an internet connection. Benefit from a service where you won’t have to change your sim card or buy a new one during your vacation. Enjoy the peace of mind of an unlimited package at truly 4G and 5G speed which is secure and works everywhere in the Europe. Keep in touch with family and friends back home with no speed limitations at any level of data usage. Watch movies, play games, make online calls, stream your playlists, share your memories, use live navigation, and more. The following devices support the eSIM product: Apple iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Max iPhone 12 Max Pro iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (2020) iPad Air (3rd Generation) iPad Pro (3rd Generation) iPad Mini (5th Generation) Samsung Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Samsung Note 20+ Samsung Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Samsung Galaxy S21+ Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Google devices that support eSIM Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL Google Pixel 4 & 4 XL Google Pixel 4A 5G Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL Google Pixel 5 Google Pixel 5a Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro Motorola Motorola Razr 2019 Huawei Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro Huawei P50 Pro Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Buckle up for a trip to yesterday’s future as the iconic Evoluon in Eindhoven opens its doors with the brand-new RetroFuture exhibition. Discover what the innovators of the past believed their future would look like and see how it compares to our present-day reality. Step into a completely interactive exhibit that will bring you back to the past. Remember what it was like to dream of a modern future with the help of design, art, science, and films. Learn how, driven by curiosity and creativity, humanity has always envisioned the future. Become immersed in the mind of the artists, architects, designers, and scientists that make a reality out of what others do not yet see. Delve into your craziest dreams for the future as you allow yourself to wonder and imagine.Begin to shape the actions we take for the generations to come.

Vincent van Gogh lived and worked for two years in Nuenen, from 1883 to 1885. During his stay, he produced almost 25% of his total work and painted his first world-famous masterpiece the “Potato Eaters”. In the Van Gogh Village Museum, you will hear all about Van Gogh and read his own stories about Nuenen. Understand why he was so passionate about this village and the surroundings of Eindhoven. Also, during his time in Nuenen, Vincent gave lessons. Discover a unique collection of original artworks by four of Vincent's students. Enjoy an audio guide in eight languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese. In the village itself, there are 24 locations that have a direct link with Van Gogh. Together, they form a walking and cycling route with interactive informational signs in Dutch and English.

The Sherlock Holmes City Game is a self-guided tour that gives you a fun and interactive way to walk around the city. All you need is a phone with an internet connection. As soon as you book the game, we will send you all the information you need via email. By moving around the city, you will unlock assignments. Here you will find characters who are willing to help. But the information comes at a price! Solve their puzzles, take on hilarious photo challenges, chase down culprits and play along to get closer to solving the murder of Balthasar. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Difficulty level: easy – also suitable for families with children - Duration: 2 hours - Tickets: You only need to buy 1 ticket per group (1-4 people) - Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 4 people, you can buy 2 or more tickets. - To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like. - *NOTE: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field but DOES NOT provide any information about the city! HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App, and begin your gaming experience! Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want!