Eindhoven is not just any city. It is the place where creativity is bubbling, technology is alive and history can still be felt everywhere. When you think of Eindhoven, you think of light – literally and figuratively.
From the inventions of Philips to the creative explosion of Strijp-S: this city will surprise you every time. Together with a guide from City Tours Eindhoven , you will not only discover the most beautiful places, but also the stories behind them – about the past, present and future of this dynamic city.
Here are 10 reasons to visit Eindhoven:
1️⃣ The Light Tower and the Blob
The Light Tower is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. This is where Philips used to produce its light bulbs, the beginning of the light empire that made Eindhoven great. Today it is a lively place full of restaurants, offices and creative entrepreneurs.
2️⃣ Strijp-S
Once the forbidden city of Philips, now the beating heart of creative Eindhoven. Design shops, art galleries, food spots and street art alternate. With a guide, you’ll hear stories about how this industrial district turned into a breeding ground for innovation.
3️⃣ Museums
Lovers of modern art will indulge themselves at the Van Abbemuseum . From Picasso to Appel and from Chagall to contemporary talents – the museum inspires, stimulates and surprises.
The Philips museum is a must for anyone who wants to know how Eindhoven grew into “the city of light”. Discover how a small light bulb factory conquered the world.
4️⃣ Light forest
This light forest originated from the Wielewaal Estate, which opened to the public in 2025, and the Philips de Jongh Park, which opened in 1920. It connects nature and technology in an enchanting play of light. This is the estate where the Philips family lived and now it has been returned to the residents and visitors of Eindhoven.
5️⃣ Food markets
Eindhoven is bursting with atmospheric food markets where flavors from all over the world come together. In the Down Town Gourmet Market , you can enjoy more than twenty cuisines under one roof – from sushi to tapas and from burgers to vegan bowls – all in a relaxed, urban setting.
At Strijp-S you will also find STR’EAT, where local products, crafts and street food together form a creative culinary hotspot. Ideal for those who love tasting, sharing and Eindhoven conviviality.
6️⃣ St. Catherine’s Church
This neo-Gothic church from the 19th century is a haven of peace in the bustling center. Step inside and admire the beautiful stained glass windows. Did you know that this church was sketched by Vincent van Gogh from his friend’s backyard?
7️⃣ Woensel West
Woensel-West is a lively, multicultural neighborhood full of color, street art and creativity. Old working-class houses make way for trendy coffee shops, boutiques and neighbourhood initiatives with character.
8️⃣ Genneper Parks
An oasis of greenery close to the center. Perfect for a walk along the Dommel or a visit to the historic Genneper Watermill that Van Gogh painted.
9️⃣ Evoluon
A futuristic UFO-like building that symbolizes technology and progress. Now fully open again as a museum of the future!
🔟 Van Gogh Village Nuenen
A short distance from Eindhoven is Nuenen, where Van Gogh painted his masterpiece The Potato Eaters . During our Van Gogh Tour you will literally follow in his footsteps.
Why with a guide from City Tours Eindhoven?
A guide from City Tours Eindhoven does not just take you along buildings and squares. We tell you the stories that bring the city to life, from the first light bulb to today’s high-tech campus. We show how Eindhoven developed from a small village to a global city of innovation, design and light.
Eindhoven is bustling with events all year round. From 18 September, the lights of De Lichtjesroute Eindhoven will be on. This is an annual tradition in which miles of streets are illuminated with thousands of lights in honor of the liberation of the city. The route takes you past atmospheric light ornaments that together form a tribute to freedom and solidarity. In October, the city will be coloured by exhibitions, installations and creative talent from all over the world during Dutch Design Week . A little later,
Check our website for our range of guided tours or our web app as a digital guide. We are happy to make a tailor-made tour. Inquire about the possibilities without obligation. info@citytourseindhoven.com.
Whether you come for design, light, good food or just the Eindhoven vibe; One thing is certain: in Eindhoven you will always discover something new!
