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Overview

If you are interested in technologies and futuristic design, then you should not miss visiting Eindhoven! Unlike many other Dutch cities, there are no crooked medieval streets here or small cozy houses. On the contrary, this city is famous for its incredible inventions that are shaping the future. It is full of surprises, such as a hotel in a former monastery, a hidden river and urban accommodations for bats or insects, and many others! We will see a lot of impressive architectural objects, an art district, art galleries, street art, and innovative projects. Our story will concern the history of such things as, smart or sustainable cities, and wildlife-friendly urban areas. We will find out more about the history of Eindhoven or big events like Eindhoven Design Week. More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of the Central station

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Eindhoven Central Train Station

We are starting our tour at the square in front, and we will talk about Eindhoven and why it is so attractive to live here. What is a human-centred design for urban planners?

Duration: 15 mins

2. Lichttoren

Why Eindhoven is called the city of light? Is it because of the Philips and bulb industry, or because there is a light tower in the city centre or because of the lights that you can see from the cosmos?

Duration: 15 mins

3. De Blob

Technology and future. Eindhoven knows everything about 3d printing, solar energy cars and what tomorrow can bring to humanity.

Duration: 15 mins

4. Philips Museum

We will know why Einstein visited the city and what are the greatest Philips inventions. Also, find out how people that live in the Netherlands are able to visit any museum, be it the famous museums in Amsterdam or the smallest local heritage museum, without breaking the bank.

5. Mariënhage Boutique Hotel

Modern hotel living and fine dining in what used to be an abbey that has its origins in the 13th century.

Duration: 15 mins

6. Design Academy Eindhoven

This unique and famous school is for people who dare to think outside the traditional frameworks. Favorite themes are sustainability, well-being, quality of life, public spaces and everything related to an eco-friendly lifestyle. The academy’s graduation show, has featured projects like bags from cow stomach or the possibility to use plants for the creation of human-compatible organs.

Duration: 30 mins

7. Van Abbemuseum

we will hear how Eindhoven houses one of the most influential modern art and design museums in the Netherlands and how all of that is the result of the passion of one local captain of industry, and his rivalry with others.

8. Eindhoven

Let's give respect to the industrial heritage. If you are willing to walk the extra mile, we can visit buildings that have become icons. We will see the fascinating and complex transformation of the city from an industrial duck into a creative swan.

Duration: 30 mins