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Tourist Attractions in Eindhoven

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Eindhoven. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

10 Attractions
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About Eindhoven

Eindhoven is a modern Dutch city fueled by design, technology and a friendly southern hospitality. Once the heart of Philips, today it blends engineering heritage with a vibrant startup scene that spills into the streets of Strijp-S and beyond. Visitors marvel at the interactive galleries of the Van Abbemuseum, the cutting-edge installations of the Dutch Design Week, and the futuristic concepts on display around the High Tech Campus. Outside the city center, Genneper Parken offers forested cycling and historic farms, while lively squares and craft breweries showcase Brabant’s warm welcome. Eindhoven rewards curious travelers with discovery, innovation and unforgettable buzz.

Top-10 Tourist Attractions in Eindhoven

Efteling — Theme park, rated 4.6/5 1
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Efteling

4.6 ★★★★★ 135,371 reviews

Efteling is a legendary Dutch theme park that blends fairy-tale whimsy with thrilling rides and immersive landscapes. Though not far from Eindhoven, it sits just outside Kaatsheuvel and has delighted visitors since 1952 with its storybook castles, talking trees, and classic dark rides. Expect a day of enchanting entertainment, from gentle family attractions to adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, all set in meticulously crafted realms like the Fairy Tale Forest and the Indian Summer village. Seasonal parades, nocturnal shows, and thoughtful hospitality make it a memorable Dutch pilgrimage for all ages.

Europalaan 1, 5171 KW Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Open now
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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DAF Museum — Museum, rated 4.7/5 2
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DAF Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,254 reviews

The DAF Museum in Eindhoven is a dedicated gallery of Dutch industrial heritage, tracing the rise of the DAF car and truck empire from its postwar gold-rollar era to today. Housed in and around historic factory spaces, it showcases a comprehensive collection of classic DAF vehicles—trucks, buses, and passenger cars—plus engines, prototypes, and archival documents that illuminate technical innovations and design evolution. Visitors can expect immersive displays, detailed timelines, and hands-on exhibits that bring engineering stories to life, making it a must for transport enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Tongelresestraat 27, 5613 DA Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Philips Stadium — Landmark, rated 4.5/5 3
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Philips Stadium

4.5 ★★★★★ 14,405 reviews

Philips Stadion is Eindhoven’s iconic football arena, home to PSV Eindhoven and a cornerstone of Dutch sport. Opened in 1910 and rebuilt to modern standards, it hosts Eredivisie and European nights with a thunderous atmosphere and a searing red-and-white color palette. Worth a visit for football fans and curious travelers alike, the stadium offers behind-the-scenes tours, touch-and-try experiences, and accessible views of the pitch, dugouts, and trophy displays at PSV Experience. Expect a lively mix of history, modern facilities, and the infectious passion of Dutch football in a compact, walkable city setting.

Frederiklaan 10A, 5616 LX Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: Closed Closed now
  • Monday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
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Down Town Gourmet Market — Market, rated 4.6/5 4
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Down Town Gourmet Market

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,329 reviews

Down Town Gourmet Market in Eindhoven is a lively, open-air food market set in the city center, pairing international street eats with a buzzing boulevard atmosphere. Visitors can wander between vibrant stalls offering everything from spicy Asian noodles to Mediterranean pastries, craft coffees, and artisanal treats. The market often features live music, friendly vendors, and seasonal specials, making it a colorful social hub as well as a culinary destination. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly vibe, plenty of tasting opportunities, and a convenient spot to stroll between shopping and sightseeing on a sunny Eindhoven afternoon.

Smalle Haven 2-14, 5611 EJ Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Open now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Good for kids Parking Cards accepted
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Eindhoven Zoo (voorheen Dierenrijk) — Zoo, rated 4.4/5 5
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Eindhoven Zoo (voorheen Dierenrijk)

4.4 ★★★★★ 8,273 reviews

Eindhoven Zoo, known locally as Eindhoven Zoo and formerly Dierenrijk, is a compact, family-friendly wildlife park on the edge of Genneper Park in Eindhoven. It offers a diverse array of animal species in thoughtfully designed enclosures that emphasize naturalistic habitats and hands-on learning. Visitors can expect easy-walking paths, seasonal feeds and demonstrations, and opportunities to glimpse everything from hoofed mammals to colorful birds and small mammals. The appeal lies in its approachable scale, engaging keepers, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it ideal for a day trip with kids or a gentle stroll for animal lovers.

Baroniehei 1, 5731 RG Nuenen, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Open now
  • Monday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Philips Museum — Museum, rated 4.5/5 6
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Philips Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,201 reviews

Set in the heart of Eindhoven, the Philips Museum invites visitors into the story of a global electronics icon through immersive galleries and interactive displays. Learn how the company’s innovations shaped everyday life, from lighting to consumer electronics, and see vintage products, design sketches, and archival film that reveal a century of ingenuity. Expect hands-on experiences, modern architecture, and well-curated storytelling suitable for families and tech enthusiasts alike. Located near the city’s cultural corridors, the museum makes a thoughtful stop for a short, inspiring glimpse into Dutch industrial heritage.

Emmasingel 31, 5611 AZ Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Stadswandelpark — Park, rated 4.5/5 7
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Stadswandelpark

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,197 reviews

Stadswandelpark is a historic city park in Eindhoven that invites wanderers with broad lawns, mature trees, and tranquil water features. It's ideal for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or a jog, with well-marked paths and benches. In summer it hosts open-air events and concerts; nearby cafés offer a bite after exploring the park and the city center. Its central setting makes it a convenient green pause between historic towers and modern squares, with shaded corners, a duck-filled pond, and sculptural elements.

Parkeerplaats, 5615 EB Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours Open now
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
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PreHistorisch Dorp — Museum, rated 4.4/5 8
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PreHistorisch Dorp

4.4 ★★★★★ 2,808 reviews

PreHistorisch Dorp is an open-air museum in Eindhoven’s Genneper Parken that recreates village life from prehistoric times through the early Middle Ages. Visitors stroll among authentic reconstructions—houses, farms, and working blacksmith and pottery stations—staffed by interpreters in period costume who demonstrate ancient crafts and daily tasks. The site complements local archaeology with artifacts found in the area, offering insights into how people lived, farmed, and traded long ago. It’s highly interactive for families: hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and guided tours make ancient history feel vivid, accessible, and memorable.

Boutenslaan 161B, 5644 TV Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Van Abbemuseum — Museum, rated 4.3/5 9
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Van Abbemuseum

4.3 ★★★★★ 3,202 reviews

The Van Abbemuseum is Eindhoven’s premier museum of modern and contemporary art, renowned for a dynamic collection that spans the 20th century to the present. Visitors can encounter iconic works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Miró and Chagall, alongside bold pieces from international artists and compelling, thought-provoking acquisitions. The museum blends a historic core with innovative contemporary displays, rotating exhibitions, and engaging multimedia installations, all set in a welcoming, walkable gallery space and a compact sculpture garden. Expect insightful context, creative programming, and a satisfying, art-filled outing for culture lovers and curious travelers alike.

Stratumsedijk 2, 5611 NH Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Next Nature Museum — Museum, rated 4.2/5 10
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Next Nature Museum

4.2 ★★★★★ 3,222 reviews

Next Nature Museum in Eindhoven is a playful, thought-provoking gallery that invites visitors to rethink what counts as nature in a tech-driven world. Here, science meets design through immersive, hands-on installations that explore cohabitation with living systems, digital organisms, and everyday technology. It’s worth visiting for its witty, visually striking exhibits, interactive labs, and surprising photo moments that spark conversation about sustainability and our evolving relationship with the natural world. Expect accessible explanations, engaging storytelling, and plenty of opportunities to reflect on how innovation reshapes life, culture, and the planet.

Noord Brabantlaan 1A, 5652 LA Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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