Eindhoven, tourist information

The Market in Eindhoven

Eindhoven in North Brabant was originally a small fortified city on the Bommel, but nowadays a modern large student city.

Eindhoven is also called the city of light of the Netherlands, this is due to the match factory that settled in the city around 1870. The company grew quickly and in 1880 the second factory was built, so that matches were soon produced for the whole world. In 1891, a factory for light bulbs started in Eindhoven, which did not give rise to the name “City of Lights”, but undoubtedly reinforced it.

A well-known slogan for the city is “Eindhoven the craziest!”, which was created by a PSV supporter. Eindhoven is now a vibrant modern city, which has everything to offer that you can expect from a large city.

The Saint Catherine's Church on Catharinaplein

Eindhoven originated around the year 1100 at the end of a sand ridge near Woensel. At the end of the sand ridge a Burcht was built (farm), probably named Eindhoven (Einde (sand ridge) and Hoeve). In 1232 a city was founded with city rights and a walled fortified city was created.

We will leave the fortified city aside for now, since through the wars, apart from a number of buildings, little of this history has remained of the history of the city. You can still see the historic shape of the fortress in the important arteries (roads and paths). You can also admire the remains of the Woenselse gate in the bicycle cellar under 18 Septemberplein.

In short, you come to Eindhoven to experience everything and to enjoy the modern architecture. For cultural heritage you could skip Eindhoven

The Emmaplein in Eindhoven

What you cannot miss is the Sint-Catharinakerk on Catharinaplein, a historic church with two towers. The Father's Church
on the Tramstraat is also worth a visit. The market is a pleasant square worth seeing and the former concert hall at Stratumseind ​​23 is also worth seeing.

The 18 Septemberplein in Eindhoven

You can shop optimally in Eindhoven, really what you can expect from a large city, even though the city center is quite compact. You can enjoy a day here in a contemporary atmosphere.

The Canal Street in Eindhoven

Near the city center you can relax from the bustle of the city around the Dommel in the Anne-Frankplantsoen and the Lex and Edo Hornemannplantsoen.

Nature lovers can easily visit (environment) Eindhoven, because next to Eindhoven is the Strabrechtse Heide, part of De Groote Heide Nature Border Park, 6000 hectares of nature pleasure.

The Dommelstraat in Eindhoven

If you want to go out for a walk, you can go wild in Eindhoven. The many restaurants, bars, terraces, bars and other entertainment venues invite you to go. You should definitely not skip the street Stratumseind ​​for this.