ABOUT THE CITY
Eindhoven is the city of innovation, tech, and design, but especially of the future. Over 125 years ago, Philips brought light to Eindhoven. In doing so, the company turned the city into an industrial success story. Just Google the word "innovation." The first images you see are light bulbs for a reason. In short, Eindhoven is a city bursting with energy, and we love to share it with you! With the help of this page, you'll learn everything you need to know about Eindhoven.
Feel like a true ‘Eindhovenaar'
The charm and cosiness of Brabant combined with a modern, innovative city: that's Eindhoven in a nutshell. Smart tech companies like ASML, VDL and Philips have a major influence on the city's style and culture, while a remarkably vibrant craft beer and pub culture provides ample ambiance (and great taste!). Stratumseind is Eindhoven's well-known pub street with more than 50 catering establishments, ranging from cocktail bars and clubs to cafés and fine dining. It's officially the longest pub street in the Benelux.
But Eindhoven is first and foremost the design capital of the Netherlands. Its biggest event is the annual Dutch Design Week, where hundreds of talented and established designers showcase their latest creations. It features new, futuristic designs that make a valuable contribution to our society, such as the all-solar electric vehicle Lightyear One and the wooden Biobasecamp, a pavilion where construction with wood has been elevated to a sustainable art form.
The industrial creative incubator Strijp-S and the High Tech Campus, founded by Philips, provide a fresh new perspective on the world. Culture and design beautifully merge at the Van Abbemuseum and Kazerne. The Van Abbemuseum is one of Europe's leading museums of modern and contemporary art, whereas Kazerne provides a platform to artists while also housing several restaurants and a hotel.