Eindhoven
Eindhoven is a city in the Netherlands known for Philips, the electronics company that began as a light bulb factory, and for modern design and art in its former factory buildings.
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Eindhoven is a city in the southeast of North Brabant, in the Netherlands, and the largest city in its province. It is the fifth-largest city in the country and the largest outside the Randstad. The city is known as a technology hub and is home to Philips and DAF. Its nickname, City of Light, traces back to Philips' start as a lamp factory in 1891. Air raids in World War II destroyed large parts of the city, and postwar rebuilding left a mostly modern centre, with some older buildings surviving behind newer facades.
Go to Eindhoven for design, modern art and industrial history. The Van Abbemuseum holds works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondriaan and Chagall. The Design Academy Eindhoven sits in the former Philips factory known as the Witte Dame. Strijp-S, the old Philips factory complex, now mixes culture, housing and light art. Stratumseind is a dense row of bars and clubs and a main nightlife street. Dutch Design Week runs in October. Late spring to early autumn suits walking and cycling, since winters are cooler and frost is common.
Eindhoven in five
- Plan the Van Abbemuseum for a Tuesday to SundayThe Van Abbemuseum (Stratumsedijk 2) lists Tuesday to Sunday hours, 11:00 to 17:00, and sells tickets in its own ticket shop. Monday needs a different plan.Van Abbemuseum
- Book early if Dutch Design Week is your tripDutch Design Week fills Eindhoven with exhibitions at venues across the city once a year. Check the official dates before you book, because rooms are scarce around them.
- Walk Strijp-S for the industrial sideStrijp-S is the former Philips industrial area, now used for design studios, cafes and events. It is an unscripted wander rather than a ticketed sight; check what is open on the day.
- Fly into Eindhoven only if the fare is rightEindhoven Airport handles low-fare flights, but Schiphol has more routes and direct trains. Compare the whole journey, not just the ticket price, before you choose.
- Split Amsterdam to Maastricht hereEindhoven sits on the NS network between Utrecht and Maastricht, so a night here splits a long day. Check the route on 9292 for your date.Southeast planner
Need to know
- Airport
- Eindhoven (EIN) for low-fare flights; Schiphol (AMS) by train
- Getting there
- NS trains from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Maastricht; check 9292.nl
- Getting around
- On foot in the center; buses and bikes to Strijp-S
- Best base
- Near the station and the Markt
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 days; 3 with Dutch Design Week
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain15 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low2°Cold, greyJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 6°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, grey
- FebruaryRain13 rainy daysHigh8°Low3°ColdFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low4°CoolMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°Spring, mildAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, mild
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°Mild, long daysMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, long days
- JunePartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Long daysJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Long days
- JulyPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Warm, busyJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°WarmAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Mild, calmerSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, calmer
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Design eventsOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Design events
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh10°Low5°Wet, windyNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, windy
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh7°Low4°Dark, short daysDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dark, short days
Average daily high and low in Eindhoven, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Eindhoven
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 8°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 98%
Eindhoven
10:14 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today11°6°98%Monday: Drizzle. High 11°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Tue9°4°12%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 9°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Wed9°2°0%Wednesday: Fog. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu9°2°0%Thursday: Clear. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri10°2°2%Friday: Clear. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat9°0°6%Saturday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Sun10°4°9%Sunday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 9%.
Updated 05:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
Before you go to Eindhoven
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Rules for Eindhoven, checked
- Van Abbemuseum: open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 17:00, at Stratumsedijk 2. Tickets are sold in the museum's online ticket shop.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Eindhoven
Region planner: Maastricht, Nijmegen and the hills
Read the guideMaastrichtOld town and Burgundian food, a train ride south
Read the guideNijmegenRoman history and the Waal river
Read the guideUtrechtThe rail hub on the way from Amsterdam
Read the guideTransport in EuropeRail tickets and when a pass pays off
Read the guideAll of the NetherlandsEindhoven beside Amsterdam, Utrecht and the south
Read the guideEindhoven FAQ
Is Eindhoven worth visiting?
Yes, if you like modern design, technology history and a city without canal-postcard crowds. It is weaker for a classic old-town stroll, which Maastricht does better.
What is Eindhoven known for?
Design and technology: the Van Abbemuseum for modern art, Strijp-S, the former Philips industrial area, and Dutch Design Week. Football fans know the city through PSV.
How many days do you need in Eindhoven?
One to two days cover the Van Abbemuseum, Strijp-S and the center. Three days make sense only around Dutch Design Week or if you add Maastricht and Nijmegen.
Is the Van Abbemuseum open on Mondays?
No. The museum lists Tuesday to Sunday hours, 11:00 to 17:00. Check its own site for holidays and exhibition changes.
Is Eindhoven a good airport for the Netherlands?
It works for low-fare flights and for the south. For Amsterdam, Utrecht and the west, Schiphol usually saves time on the ground.