Netherlands
Endless possibilities in Eindhoven
Eindhoven breathes design, repurposing, street-art, art and architecture. This city aslo seamlessly blends its rich industrial history with a vibrant, innovative spirit. Nestled in the southern part of the country, Eindhoven is a city of contrasts, where modernity meets tradition, and creativity thrives amidst a backdrop of industrial heritage. Welcome to Eindhoven – a city of innovation, creativity, and endless possibilities.
Start at Hotel Marienhage
Drop your luggage and park your car at hotel Marienhage. This hotel is located in monumental heritage property, the old monastery Marienhage, right in the centre of energetic design city Eindhoven. Here you will also check in later that day, spend the night and have breakfast in the morning. You can rent bikes from Velorent both at the hotel, and at nearby cycling café Cyklist. Definitely recommended! It costs €15 per night to park your car next to the hotel (€12.50 if booked in advance)
Admiring lots of street art
Near Eindhoven train station you will find the Silly walks tunnel. The walls of the tunnel are painted with images of John Cleese, the lead actor in the skit "Ministry of Silly Walks." The images teach you how to walk the Silly Walk yourself. Trying to imitate his movements makes for an entertaining walk. After this you cycle on to De Berenkuil. This is a traffic square in Eindhoven that has two levels: one for cars and one for bike paths. The bike section acts as an "open-air museum" for graffiti works. Graffiti artists are allowed to do their thing there without police intervention. So much to see here!
Lunch break at Kleine Berg
For lunch you go to the charming Kleine Berg, one of the nicest shopping streets in Eindhoven. You stroll past cute boutiques and cafes, and settle down at one of the many cozy restaurants. We chose the Asian fusion dishes of restaurant Umami. Highly recommended!
Immersive experience
The Motion Imagination Experience is an immersive experience where visitors are taken into a world of images, sound and interaction. The music is tuned to the projections, your senses are stimulated. We find this experience especially recommended for families with children who like to explore.
Going Down Town Gourmet Market
Down Town Gourmet Market is an experience in itself. Here they have something for everyone through 20 unique food trucks and concepts. Street food, authentic dishes, comfort food, a wide variety of beverages and a cool atmosphere!
Visit Van Abbemuseum
Want to stimulate even more senses? Then visit the "Cross Links" exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum. A multi-sensory collection presentation is on display here until July 2025. 120 works are spread across the museum's 5 floors. Here you experience art in a different way: by smelling, hearing, feeling and seeing. This makes the artworks accessible to a greater diversity of visitors, including wheelchair users and blind and deaf visitors.
Strijp-S: where creators and creatives come togeth
After the museum visit, you can easily cycle via the PSV stadium to Strijp-S, an industrial area where creators and creatives come together. Here, besides all kinds of unique food concepts and places to have a drink, you will also find Area51 - the largest indoor skate park in the BeNeLux. Have a drink and feel the vibe.
Dinner at Kazerne
For dinner we went to Kazerne, where design & food come together. During or after dinner, you can walk through the beautiful spaces and expo here. The food is delicious and the staff suuuuper friendly.
Cheers to a good day!
After dinner, we had a drink at VANE Skybar. Here you get a great view of the city during sunset! After this, it is time to wrap up the day and return to the hotel for a good night's sleep.
