Eindhoven

The charm and cosiness of Brabant combined with a modern, innovative city: that’s Eindhoven in a nutshell. Smart tech companies like ASML, VDL and Philips have a major influence on the city's style and culture, while a remarkably vibrant craft beer and pub culture provides ample ambiance (and great taste!). Stratumseind is Eindhoven’s well-known pub street with more than 50 catering establishments, ranging from cocktail bars and clubs to cafés and fine dining. It’s officially the longest pub street in the Benelux and an unmissable experience for any visitor.

Eindhoven has also successfully transformed old, often industrial, factory buildings into modern hospitality or residential facilities. Philips' heritage in particular has been amazingly repurposed over the years. Examples include the residential complex around the Lichttoren and the Machinekamer restaurant and event space. Whichever former Philips building you visit, it is undoubtedly a remarkable monument with a unique history and architecture that has been transformed into fresh premises for occupants.

Be sure to visit the vintage coffee bar Van Alles en Co and stop by Strange Avenue interior design store. And don’t forget to sample the exotic vibes and culinary flavours at Jungle Café. Around the corner is Kelderman en van Noort (KEVN), the art house where creators and visitors meet, but where you can also go for parties and to mingle with locals. The building is also quite extraordinary: it consists of an old school building with a new part made entirely of existing materials. So there is something for everyone.