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Things to see in Eindhoven (Netherlands): 155 places and when to go
Eindhoven is a city in Netherlands with around 398,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 155 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (67), Nature (55), Hiking (49). The best known are Van Abbemuseum, Achel Abbey and Hovenring. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 51.43, 5.5
- Population
- About 398,000
- Places
- 155 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (67) · Nature (55) · Hiking (49) · History (19) · With kids (17) · Architecture (12)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- EIN Eindhoven, 9.0 km as the crow flies
What to see in Eindhoven
The places in and around Eindhoven, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Van AbbemuseumArt museum in Eindhoven, Netherlands1.4 km
- Achel AbbeyAbbey on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands15 km
- HovenringSuspended bicycle path roundabout on the border between Eindhoven and Veldhoven in the Netherlands5.6 km
- Al-Fourqaan mosqueMosque in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands3.4 km
- CartierheideHeath in Bladel, the Netherlands19 km
- Croy CastleCastle in the Netherlands12 km
- Helmond CastleMedieval castle in Helmond, the Netherlands12 km
- De Adriaan, VeldhovenWindmill in Veldhoven, Netherlands6.6 km
- Heeze CastleCastle in the Netherlands8.1 km
- National Park BoslandNational park in Flanders25 km
- AalstermolenWindmill in Aalst, Netherlands4.3 km
- Bakelsche BeemdenNature area in Helmond, the Netherlands16 km
- ArmenhoefHistory13 km
- BoshoverheideHeath in the Netherlands23 km
- Brouwhuissche HeideHeath in the Netherlands17 km
- Watermill at KollenWatermill in Eindhoven, Netherlands3.1 km
- Watermill at GennepWatermill in Eindhoven, the Netherlands2.2 km
- De Roosdonck, NuenenWindmill in Nuenen, Netherlands6.8 km
- HerbertusbossenNature area in Heeze, the Netherlands9.6 km
- HomeComputerMuseumMuseum in Helmond, the Netherlands12 km
- HugterheideNature area in the Netherlands17 km
- Kroonvensche HeideProtected area23 km
- Lange BleekNature area in Sterksel, the Netherlands11 km
- Mierlo War CemeteryCommonwealth War Graves Commission maintained cemetery in Mierlo, The Netherlands6.4 km
And the other 131, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Nieuwe Heide, Oirschotse Heide, Peelse Heide, Sonse Heide, Stevensbergen, Strabrechtse Heide & Beuven, Valkenhorst, Vresselse Bossen, Weerterbos, Bakelse Bos, Boksenberg, De Biezen en Milschot, Molenvelden, De Sprankel, Groot Goor, Groote Heide, Grotelsche Bos, Kempen, Knegselsche Heide, Leenderbos, Lozerheide, Molenheide, Malpie, Mariahoutse Bossen, Molenheide, Mosbulten, Reuselse Moeren, Dak van Brabant, Sang en Goorkens, Somerensche Heide, Starkriet, Stratumse Heide, Weerter- en Budelerbergen, Achtereinds Laag, Astense Aa, Bundertjes, De Haagdoorn, De Scheeken, Geeneindsche Heide, Het Kloosterbos, Kettingdijk, Klein Goor, 't Gulden Land, the free garden, Vroolijke Jager, Wijffelterbroek
- Architecture: Annemie, 't Nupke, Geldrop
- History: Watermill at Opwetten, Sint-Willibrorduskerk, Venbergse Watermolen, Hooydonkse watermolen, Nuenen, Kerktoren Duizel, Sint-Pancratiustoren, Van Gogh church, Nuenen, Pastorie Nuenen
- Museums and art: PreHistorisch Dorp, Waalres Museum, Acht Zaligheden
- With kids: Eindhoven Zoo, Attractiepark DippieDoe, BestZOO, De Rippert, Doederij, Falconcrest Valkerij Centrum, ir. Ottenbad buitenbad, Keuvelboerderij De Keldershoeve, Kinderboerderij Philips van Lenneppark, Kinderboerderij Wilhelminapark, Klein Costa Rica, Otterverblijf, 't Rundal, Toon Vertier, Weverkeshof, Zorgboerderij Wouterbergen, Zwembad de Dolfijn
- Hiking: Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Brabants Vennenpad, Dommelpad, Dommelpad - 1 - Heesakker - Borkel en Schaft, Dommelpad - 2 - Borkel en Schaft - Waalre, Dommelpad - 3 - Waalre - Eindhoven, Dommelpad - 4 - Eindhoven - Son en Breugel, Dommelpad - 5 - Son en Breugel - Sint-Oedenrode, GR 565 Sniederspad, Grensdijkjespad - 0 - Eindhoven Centraal - Sint-Oedenrode, Grenslandpad, Grenslandpad, Grenslandpad, Grenslandpad, Grenslandpad, Grenslandpad, Het Groene Woud Pad - 05 - Best - Eindhoven-Noord, Het Groene Woud Pad - 06- Eindhoven-Noord - Eindhoven Centraal, Het Groene Woud Pad - 07 - Eindhoven Centraal - Eindhoven-Noord, Het Groene Woud Pad - 08 - Eindhoven-Noord - Oirschot, Het Groene Woud Pad - Verbinding Eindhoven, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 1: Groote Peel-Heusden, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 2: Heusden-Vlierden, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 3: Vlierden-Deurne, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 4: Deurne-Brouwhuis, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 5: Brouwhuis-Station Helmond, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 6: Station Helmond-Aarle-Rixtel, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 7: Aarle-Rixtel-'t Guldenland, Langs de Brabantse Aa route 8: 't Guldenland-Gemert, Mol-Om, Ons Kloosterpad - 09, Ons Kloosterpad - 10, PeerkePad, PeerkePad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Via Monastica
- Food and drink: Brouwerij het Veem, Café 100 Watt, Herberg, Lighttown Brewers, Strijder, Van Moll
When to go to Eindhoven
The best time to visit Eindhoven is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. In April, 155 of the 155 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Eindhoven
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN, Eindhoven), 9.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eindhoven?
The best known: Van Abbemuseum, Achel Abbey, Hovenring, Al-Fourqaan mosque, Cartierheide. In all, 155 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eindhoven?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Eindhoven?
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 9.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eindhoven as the destination and these 155 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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