Tourist Attractions in Eindhoven

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Eindhoven

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About Eindhoven

Eindhoven is a city that looks to the future and doesn’t forget its history. Historical monuments from different eras and futuristic buildings from more recent times can easily coexist here.

A walk along the streets here is like a tour in itself. You just have to look around and your eye is bound to catch something, be it the mesmerising Flying Pins installation or St Catherine’s Church. You can also travel by car, but Eindhoven is a real paradise for pedestrians and cyclists. For example, both have free access to the soaring Hovenring Bridge.

There’s a real cult following for PSV, so it’s hard to stay away from the football fever. Philips has also written itself into the city’s history in many ways, as can be seen in their museum.

Top-15 Tourist Attractions in Eindhoven

Philips Stadium

 4.5/5

12342 reviews

Built in 1913 near the city centre. Home arena of PSV football club. Expanded several times, the last changes were made in 2004. The capacity is 35 thousand people. The stadium hosted matches of the national team and the European Championship in 2000. In the 22nd row of sector D, seat number 43 is always empty. It is reserved for Fritz Philips, the president of Philips, who died at the age of 100.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

PSV Museum

 4.5/5

190 reviews

Located at the Philips stadium. During the tour you can learn about the history of the PSV football club. A free audio guide is also available. All the cups won are displayed in the halls. In addition, the exposition presents rare and most famous photos, memorabilia, there are screens where the chronicle frames are scrolled. There is a souvenir shop at the museum. There are special interactive programmes for children.

Open time

Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

St. Catherine's Church

 4.6/5

2024 reviews

Peter Kuipers was responsible for the design of the Catholic church. The foundation stone was laid in the city centre in 1861. The main works were finished and the church was consecrated 6 years later. The architectural style is neo-Gothic. The basilica has been preserved up to nowadays as a three-nave church. It has 2 towers, which are named after David and Mary and rise 73 metres. In 1972 the building was recognised as a national monument.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Augustinian Church

 4.3/5

75 reviews

Located in the Inner City. It was founded in 1327 by Frederick the Beautiful. The church was a monastery of the Augustinian order. The building changed owners, in 1951 it was finally returned to the Augustinians. The architectural style is Baroque. Significant events took place here, including the wedding of Napoleon and his second wife Marie-Louise. The main value is the “crypt of hearts” – 54 urns with Habsburg hearts.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Stichting Van Gogh Village Nuenen

 4.5/5

193 reviews

The famous artist came here in 1883 and lived in Nuenen for 2 years. This period was difficult for the master because of the death of his father. It was then that he painted his first masterpiece “Potato Eaters”. The area has gained fame over the years. Tourists can get acquainted with the work of Van Gogh, thanks to interactive exhibitions. They aim to immerse you in the atmosphere of the past and give you an idea of what inspired Vincent.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

DAF Museum

 4.6/5

3981 reviews

The museum was founded on the basis of the concern of the same name, which produces lorries. The profile of the museum is appropriate: large representatives of the automotive industry, although there are many exceptions. On the 1st floor the atmosphere of the 30s of the last century is recreated. Here are souvenir shops, cafes, shops. The exposition is divided into categories by era and type of cars. There are also such models that did not reach the assembly line and remained at the level of prototypes.

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Philips Museum

 4.4/5

2834 reviews

Opened in 2013. Queen Beatrix attended the festive ceremony. The museum occupies the factory building where the first Philips light bulb was produced in 1891. The exhibition tells the story of significant events from the company’s history, showcasing innovative products from different years. Before the visitors’ eyes, a small family business turns into a corporation. New developments are regularly added to the collection.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Van Abbemuseum

 4.3/5

2576 reviews

Established in 1936 and named after its founder, a Dutch tobacconist who collected art. The museum was one of the first of its kind. Its collection consists of works by authors of modern movements of their era. Among the paintings you can find canvases by Chagall, Picasso, Lissitzky. In addition to paintings there are samples of poster art and sculpture. There are 2700 items in the collection.

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PreHistorisch Dorp

 4.4/5

2192 reviews

An open-air museum dedicated to six historical periods. It has been open since 1982. Many pictures from the past can be observed from the outside. Also those who wish can visit the place of their ancestors. Tourists attend masterclasses in archery, cooking over an open fire, and leather dressing. Games of different epochs are also presented. There are programmes for children and the opportunity to dress up in costumes.

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Park Theater Eindhoven

 4.5/5

2809 reviews

The theatre building was built in 1964. It is one of the main venues of the city. Not only locals but also tourists come here. Concerts of world stars and large-scale shows are held in the Parktheater. In 2007 the building was reconstructed. There are 3 halls inside. The largest of them is designed for 950 people. The middle one, named in honour of the company “Philips” – for 520. And the small one – for 250.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Evoluon

 4.2/5

2378 reviews

Founded in 1966 as a museum of science and technology. Built by Fritz Philips in honour of the 75th anniversary of Philips. The dome has a diameter of 77 metres and looks like a flying saucer. Interactive exhibitions were very popular at first. The emergence of competing museums in neighbouring cities forced Evolution to close in 1989. After almost 10 years, the building was converted into the conference centre it is today.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

De Blob Eindhoven

 4.3/5

97 reviews

The futuristic, streamlined building stands out among the surrounding buildings. Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas is behind the project. De Blob is made of glass and steel. The construction rises 25 metres. Inside you can have a snack or buy something: such an unusual structure is the entrance to a large shopping centre. There are several other examples of this style of architecture in the city.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Hovenring

 4.5/5

299 reviews

Opened in 2012. It is located on the border between Eindhoven and Veldhoven. Tourists are attracted by the unusual design of the bridge, which has a diameter of 72 metres. There are no analogues in the world at the moment. The bridge, conditionally speaking, floats in the air. It has only one support in the centre with a height of 70 m. From it, 24 steel cables descend to the circular bridge deck. Only pedestrians and cyclists can use the Havenring.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Flying Pins

 4.3/5

682 reviews

The project was created by Claes Oldenburg and Kosje van Bruggen in 2000. On a green area, a huge bowling ball and pins are “arranged”. And some of them look like they are flying. Artists as if caught the moment in the dynamics and captured it. The material is steel and plastic. The height of the installation is up to 8.5 metres. The pins are coloured yellow, like the daffodils that bloom nearby every year.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Stadswandelpark

 4.5/5

2842 reviews

It can be found in the southern part of Eindhoven. Not every city park can boast so much greenery. The lawns are always well-maintained, the trees are heavily overgrown but look tidy. Through the forest belt there are paths for comfortable walks. There is a large lake with beautiful bridges and fanciful sculptures. There are almost always ducks and swans here.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours