Eindhoven is a city known for its innovative spirit, design and technology, but in the fall and winter, the city comes alive in a way that is not to be missed. The cool breeze, the smell of hot chocolate and the festive lights give Eindhoven a unique charm during the colder months.
In this blog, we give you inspiration for organized tours and getaways you won’t want to miss this fall and winter, with a focus on the enchanting winter atmosphere of the season.
Autumn and Winter City Tours in Eindhoven
Eindhoven has so much to offer, from modern architecture to historical charm. An organized city tour is the ideal way to discover the city in all its facets. During an autumn or winter walk through the city, you will be accompanied by our web app as your digital guide telling you all about the city’s rich history, industrial roots and contemporary art and technology.
Why book a tour in Eindhoven?
– Enchanting atmosphere: In autumn and winter, the city comes alive with colorful autumn leaves and festive Christmas lights. The city is not only beautiful in the sunshine, but also particularly atmospheric when it gets dark and the lights come on.
– Stories of the City: Eindhoven has a fascinating past, from the influence of Philips to the rise of the design industry. You’ll learn all about the city, its iconic buildings and interesting anecdotes about the development of Eindhoven.
Many city tours in Eindhoven are themed, so you can choose which aspects of the city interest you most. Among others, there are:
– Walking Tour Eindhoven: Explore the old city center, discover the influence of Philips and learn about Eindhoven’s industrial history. This tour includes a break stop with hot beverage and a sweet treat.
– Street Art Tour Eindhoven: cycle as your digital guide along the most beautiful street art of Eindhoven using the web app we developed. Our city has a lot of interesting places where the most beautiful graffiti, wall drawings and other works can be found. Ask us about possible bike rentals.
– Philips Heritage Bike Tour: cycle past all Philips heritage using the web app we developed as your digital guide. You cycle carefree from point to point via a beautiful route along the many Philips heritage sites in the city. Per stop, the web app tells you about the past and present in 8 different languages. You experience the history and see with your own eyes the changes that have taken place and what beautiful things have been created. Ask us about possible bike rentals.
Light festival Glow Eindhoven:
From Nov. 09, 2024 to Nov. 16, Eindhoven hosts the famous light festival GLOW Eindhoven, which transforms the city into an open-air museum of light art. This festival is the perfect getaway for those who want to enjoy spectacular light installations, artworks and interactive displays. You can visit this free light festival every evening from 18:30 to 23:00.
Each edition of GLOW offers new, innovative light installations by international and national artists.
Stroll through the city and be enchanted by the colorful, artistic light installations that adorn the city. This is the ultimate winter experience for art and culture lovers
Winter Bike Tour of Eindhoven:
Eindhoven has an excellent cycling infrastructure, and in autumn and winter the city offers a perfect opportunity to explore the surrounding area by bike. Our organized guided bike tour of the city and surrounding nature is a great way to breathe in the fresh autumn or winter air while learning more about the city. We host this tour every Saturday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in partnership with Baja Bikes.
Cycle through the green countryside around Eindhoven, including the forests and parks that are beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn color.
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Roadtrips:
If you prefer a day out by car, then a road trip is a really fun day out! You stop where and how long you want. You don’t have to figure out the route because we’ve already done that for you. We offer two road trips.
Brabant: This fall and winter we invite you to explore the treasures of Brabant with your own car, and you have complete freedom to choose where to stop.
In autumn and winter, nature reveals its beautiful color palette, and you will be absolutely enchanted by the breathtaking Brabant nature and culture. Although there are some hiking opportunities along this route, nothing is mandatory. As you follow the trail, we will surprise you with picturesque places to discover along the way.
We have put together a wonderful route especially for you and made it available via our own web app. This app is available in Dutch and is automatically translated into no less than 8 languages, including English, German and French. So you have all the extensive background information right at hand, directly on your phone.
On this individual road trip, there is intentionally no food or drink included, so you have complete freedom to stop wherever you want and enjoy delicious treats along the way. But don’t worry, we are happy to share our recommendations for the most atmospheric stops.
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Zeeland: This fall and winter, enjoy the enchanting route we’ve put together for you, based on the beloved Food Tour Zeeland. Although we’ve omitted the food stops and some of the sights, the magic of Zeeland in autumn and winter remains as stunning as ever. A day of touring Zeeland’s breathtaking spots and undiscovered highlights is a true experience. You are not obliged to eat/drink at any of the catering stops on this route. We are just tipping you off about this fun stop.
Get in your own car and get carried away on your chosen day along the most beautiful spots of Walcheren and Schouwen-Duiveland. You decide where to stop, where to take a breather and where to discover the hidden treasures of Zeeland. We have mapped out a wonderful route especially for you in our own web app, available in Dutch and automatically translated into no fewer than 8 languages, including English, German and French. So you have all the extensive background information at your fingertips, right on your phone.
No food or drink is included in this road trip, so you have the freedom to stop wherever you want for tasty refreshments. But don’t worry, we’re happy to tip you off to the best stops along the way.
This enchanting road trip begins on Walcheren and eventually takes you to Schouwen-Duiveland.
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Conclusion: go out in Autumn and Winter
City Tours Eindhoven offers plenty of opportunities to experience autumn and winter in a unique way. Grab your warm coat, put on your comfortable shoes, and discover the magic of this autumn and winter!
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