The city known primarily for energy, light bulbs, technology and design.... That is Eindhoven! Where one thinks of Lampegat the other thinks of Philips or PSV, this design capital has something for everyone. Get to know the city better during an audio tour that includes the 18 September Square, the Van Abbemuseum, Sint Cathatinakerk and De Blob. Eindhoven is also called the city of lights. This is especially noticeable because of the so-called light tower and the Motion Imagination Experience. During this guided tour you will also admire many special monuments such as the Anton Philips Monument and the Jan van Hooff Monument. Get to know the identity of this beautiful city and discover Eindhoven at your own pace.
Did You Know? The square was largely redesigned after the war, reflecting Eindhoven’s transformation into a modern innovation city.
Named after 18 September 1944, the day the city was liberated during Operation Market Garden, the square symbolizes Eindhoven’s rebirth after World War II. Today it’s a busy meeting place surrounded by shops and cafés.
What Makes This Stop Special: Two towering spires dominate Eindhoven’s skyline.
Designed by architect Pierre Cuypers — famous for Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum — this neo-Gothic church dates from 1867. Your audio guide Eindhoven explains how the church became a symbol of the city’s Catholic revival during the industrial boom.
Where It All Began: This is the birthplace of one of the world’s biggest technology companies.
In 1891, Gerard Philips began producing carbon-filament light bulbs in this very building. Your audio guide Eindhoven reveals how a small family workshop grew into the global electronics giant Philips.
Modern Icon: A futuristic building that looks like it landed from another planet.
Officially called the Admirant Entrance Building, locals simply call it De Blob because of its organic shape. Designed by Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas, it perfectly reflects Eindhoven’s reputation as a design and technology city.
Did You Know? Parts of the original medieval monastery complex once surrounded this entire area.
Originally built in the 14th century as part of an Augustinian monastery, this church survived wars, fires and dramatic changes in the city. Your audio guide Eindhoven reveals how the building was restored and transformed multiple times throughout history.
The Man Behind the City: Without Anton Philips, Eindhoven might look very different today.
Together with his brother Gerard, Anton helped grow Philips into a global company and transformed Eindhoven into an industrial powerhouse. The monument honors his influence on the city’s development and prosperity.
