Eindhoven is the Dutch Design capital of the Netherlands, and not simply because of the Design Academy or Dutch Design Week, Northern Europe’s biggest design event. Eindhoven is bursting with design throughout the year. Discover it for yourself with special themed tours, exhibitions and of course a glimpse into the design studios.
Previously known as the ‘forbidden city’ and accessible only to Philips employees, it is now the creative and cultural heart of Eindhoven.
Take a peek into the workshop, showroom and the exhibition space of the world-famous designer Piet Hein Eek on Strijp-R.
One of Eindhoven’s design hotspots for delicious food and drinks, right in the middle of ever-changing exhibitions.
Discover all the design hotspots by bike!
Admire the imposing collection in one of Europe’s leading museums of contemporary art.
By train from Eindhoven you’ll be in Tilburg within half an hour. It’s a dynamic city bursting with creativity. Tilburg has many hidden gems, but also highly acclaimed museums such as De Pont and the TextielMuseum.
The latest eye-catcher is a six metre high sculpture by the world-famous artist Anish Kapoor. An instant hot spot for sure!
With the TextielLab tour you will get a glimpse behind the scenes at the TextielMuseum: the TextielLab.
’s-Hertogenbosch is renowned for its lovely picturesque lanes, interesting history – master painter Hieronymus Bosch was born here – and of course the local treat, the Bossche Bol chocolate covered pastry. The countless restaurants in the capital of Brabant will take good care of your appetite. ‘s-Hertogenbosch will also challenge you when it comes to design: this city will find its way to your heart.
Ceramics studio where beautiful ceramics by national and internationally renowned designers are produced with passion and craftsmanship.
Together with The Noordbrabants Museum one of the biggest cultural attractions in the Netherlands.
One of the buildings is the bright red Werkwarenhuis which contains Social label and restaurant Van Aken.
Tread literally in Van Gogh’s footsteps on a three day drive around North Brabant.
