Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Van Gogh-Roosegaarde Cycle Path (Glow-in-the-dark)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Vane Skybar terrace, High Tech Campus lake
- Birdwatching Locations
- Groote Heide nature reserve
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Generally restricted; designated fire pits at E3 Strand events only
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Stadswandelpark, Genneper Parken
- National Parks Nearby
- De Groote Peel National Park (30 mins drive)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNL, DHL ServicePoints (widely available in supermarkets)
- Tech Repair Services
- The Fixables Eindhoven, Apple Repair Eindhoven
- Table Tennis Spots
- TTV Eindhoven, various outdoor tables in Stadswandelpark
- Language Classes
- Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven, STE Languages
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliotheek Eindhoven (De Witte Dame)
- Community Centers
- CKE (Center for the Arts)
- Gaming Lounges
- Go! Gaming (Pathé Eindhoven)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Holland Casino Eindhoven (Market Square)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €232,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,400 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €324,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,100 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €408,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% up to €200k, 25.8% above that
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (subject to treaties)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; 30% Ruling available for highly skilled migrants
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 49.5% (above ~€75,518)
- VAT
- 21% standard; 9% for food/services
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU ATAD compliant
- Property Tax
- Yes, OZB tax based on WOZ-value (~0.05-0.1%)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% for primary residence; 10.4% for investments/second homes
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- 30% Ruling (Tax-free allowance for qualifying employees)
Food and Drink
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Stratumseind (Longest nightlife street in Benelux)
- Best Food Delivery App
- Thuisbezorgd.nl (Takeaway.com), UberEats
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Brabantse Worstenbroodje (Sausage roll), available at Houben
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Bij Albrecht (Plant-based fine dining), Vegan Heroes
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pinkie Patisserie, Intelligentia Taste Rooms (Strijp-S)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Woenselse Markt (Saturday market), Lidl, Aldi
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Bol.com, Coolblue, Amazon.nl
- Grocery Delivery
- Picnic (App-only), Albert Heijn (AH.nl), Crisp
- Local Brewery
- Brouwerij het Veem (Strijp-S), Van Moll Craft Beer
- Wine Bars
- Vane Skybar (Panoramic views), Lucie Food & Drinks
- Street Food Stalls
- Down Town Gourmet Market (High-end food hall)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Takumi Ramen (Japanese), Saffraan (Persian)
Essentials
- City
- Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Population
- Approximately 243,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps (Fiber widely available via KPN or Ziggo)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (sourced from Brabant Water)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- KPN, Vodafone, Odido. Prepaid SIM (~€15 for 5GB)
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Bunq (NL IBAN), or ING Expat account; Maestro/V-Pay preferred over Visa/MC
- Accommodation
- The Student Hotel (The Social Hub), Holland2Stay, Pararius
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, extremely. Some shops (Albert Heijn) do not accept cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Corporate Housing Factory, Airbnb, Serviced Apartments Eindhoven
- Budget Accommodation
- 3BE Backpackers Bed & Breakfast (~€35-45/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Centrum (Station area) for shopping and nightlife at Stratumseind
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Strijp-S (Industrial-chic lofts) or De Bergen (Charming and central)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Microlab Eindhoven (Strijp-S). Day pass: €20; Monthly: €195
- Best Cafe for Work
- CoffeeLab (Station Square) or Coffeelovers (Van Piere Bookstore)
- Networking Events
- High Tech Campus events, Dutch Design Week (October), Meetup.com (Eindhoven Tech)
- Social Events for Expats
- The Hub for Expats (Vestdijk), Eindhoven News events, Expat Center South
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (Mainly UberX), Bolt, or Taxi Eindhoven (+31 40 290 8030)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- OV-Fiets (€4.50/24h), Donkey Republic, Swapfiets (Monthly subscription ~€20)
- Best Beach Nearby
- E3 Strand (Eersel) - 20 mins drive; Scheveningen (The Hague) - 1.5 hours by train
- Top Regional Airline
- Transavia (Focus city Eindhoven Airport EIN)
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair, Wizz Air (direct European connections from EIN)
- Highway Access
- A2 (Amsterdam-Maastricht), A50 (Nijmegen), A67 (Antwerp-Venlo)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Eindhoven Centraal (Direct trains to Amsterdam, Utrecht, Schiphol)
- Public Transport Passes
- OV-Chipkaart (Anonymous or Personal); OV-pay (Contactless bank card)
- Regional Travel
- NS Trains (National), Hermes/Bravo Buses (Provincial)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Catharina Ziekenhuis or Máxima Medisch Centrum (MMC)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Eindhoven (Strijp-S), Bluebirds Eindhoven
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Basic-Fit (multiple locations ~€25/mo), TrainMore (at Stationsplein)
- Laundry Services
- Wasbar (Victoria Court), Bubble&Stich (Locker-based service)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Evoluon (UFO building), Flying Pins (Sculpture), Piazza Building
- Museums & Art Venues
- Van Abbemuseum (Modern art), Philips Museum
- Historical Sites
- Genneper Parken (Prehistoric Village), St. Catherine's Church
- Religious Sites
- Sint-Catharinakerk (Gothic Revival), Paterskerk
- Annual Events
- GLOW Light Festival (November), Dutch Design Week (October)
- Cultural Districts
- Strijp-S (Former Philips factories turned creative hub)
- Theater Venues
- Parktheater Eindhoven, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
- Local Markets
- FeelGood Market (Monthly at Strijp-S), Woenselse Markt
- Music Scene
- Effenaar (Rock/Alt venue), Dynamo (Youth/Metal)
- Street Art
- De Berenkuil (Open-air graffiti museum)
- Cooking Classes
- Kookstudio Eindhoven
- Art Galleries
- Pennings Foundation, MU Hybrid Art House
- Historic Buildings
- De Lichttoren (The Light Tower), De Witte Dame
- Local Heritage
- Philips Industrial heritage (The City of Light)