Things to do in

Eindhoven

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 two on-site restaurants: Eetcafé 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.

Enter Spaceship Earth! A place where humans, nature, and technology come together and challenge each other. Prepare to be amazed at the Next Nature Museum – the ultimate spaceship that offers a diverse range of future-proof and inspiring experiences. Currently, two forward-thinking exhibitions are taking place: RetroFuture & Spacefarming. Discover a world of future food like never before! 'Spacefarming' explores the incredible potential of cultivating food in space, offering profound insights into the ways these groundbreaking achievements can be applied to enrich our terrestrial existence. In the iconic dome of the Next Nature Museum you will experience the future of yesterday with the exhibition 'RetroFuture'. The exhibition explores how we envisioned the future in the past, while reflecting on our understanding of the future today. Get ready to make yourself futureproof!

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.

Learn how rum, gin, brandy, liqueur and vodka are made on a guided tour of the Bottle Distillery in Eindhoven. Discover a small-scale approach to crafting fine drinks before savoring some drink samples accompanied by a delectable snack. Meet your guide and unlock the secrets of the distilling process. Follow your guide through each step of the process which starts with the finest ingredients. Find out how drinks are crafted without any artificial additives. Learn about how each step in the process is carefully monitored for the tastiest results. See how long it takes to ensure the best flavor, aroma, and color for each product. Admire the pot still with a shinning copper helmet that is located at the heart of the distillery. Expereince the smooth flavor of the finest spirits that are made at this beautiful distillery. Compliment your tasting with a snack before ending your tour.

Choose your own route at the starting point through Eindhoven and its green surroundings and rent a Knaap E-Fatbike including route: 1. E-Fatbike Tour Eindhoven And Surroundings 2. E-Fatbike Tour Along Nature And Villages Around Eindhoven Enjoy the excellent cycling infrastructure in the city and green surroundings. Choose a route and drive past the sights using the web-based app provided. The route and information per stop is described in detail in the web app. Pick up your bike from the easily accessible location and hit the streets at speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour. You reach this speed effortlessly by only making slow motion movements. No force is needed. Enjoy Dutch landscapes at perfect speed with your fully charged battery. Cycle through the city and discover highlights such as the working-class district of Woensel-West, the former Philips factories, Philipsdorp, the most beautiful streets and nature parks. If you opt for the rural route, the focus is mainly on the green surroundings, typical Dutch villages, large nature parks and a ride through green Eindhoven. Take the children up to 1.40 m on the back of the saddle with footrests. Young people from the age of 12 and with a minimum height of 1.40 m may drive the E-Fatbike independently, provided that they are accompanied by an adult. Ride smoothly with a high-quality bike that is maintained to the highest safety standards. Learn more about the city with the app that works as a guide in your pocket.