Eindhoven isn’t your typical Dutch postcard city—no winding canals, no centuries-old windmills spinning in the breeze. Instead, it’s a city in motion, where the future is being designed, quite literally. Dubbed the Netherlands’ City of Light thanks to its Philips heritage, Eindhoven has evolved into a creative powerhouse, brimming with innovation, bold architecture, and a thriving indie scene.
We especially love its industrial edge—raw, unpolished, and buzzing with creativity. This is where history meets high-tech, where old warehouses morph into cultural hubs, and where Dutch Design Week transforms the city every October. Take Strijp-S, once a Philips factory complex, now a dynamic district of design studios, concept stores, and buzzing cafés, perfectly capturing Eindhoven’s reinvention. If you have a soft spot for groundbreaking ideas, futuristic structures, and cafés that double as design exhibits, this is your kind of place.
And because we know you’re curious, we’ll take you on a virtual tour of the city’s must-visit spots. First stop? The Blob—Eindhoven’s answer to the question: What if architecture could bend reality?