It all started in 1910, when the stadium, which had just a wooden stand, hosted games for Philips employees. In 1916 it officially became the headquarters of PSV and seats were gradually built. Two renovations took place in the 1970s and 1990s, and in 2002 it essentially took on its current form and capacity of 36,500 spectators. This stadium hosted matches for UEFA Euro 2000 and many matches of the Dutch national team. When stadium doesn’t have football games, he hosts concerts of top singers. Take the stadium tour and visit the PSV museum.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO PSV STADION
*** BUS: 319, 402, 403
*** TRAIN: IC
EINDHOVEN: THE MOST HI-TECH CITY
It is the city of technology and its architecture seems to have been influenced by Philips, the company that has played an important role in the development of the area. It is a distinct futuristic city, center of technology in the Netherlands and places particular emphasis on energy policy and aesthetics. It is not the classic Dutch city with canals and windmills, but it has other beauties, such as the fact that it is a city that advances technologically and this can be seen in every corner and alley!
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +31
Nearest airports from city center: Eindhoven Airport (9km), Maastricht Airport (78km), Dusseldorf Airport (113km), Brussels Airport (123km), Liege Airport (124km), Rotterdam Airport (127km), Amsterdam Airport (130km),
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** VAN ABBEMUSEUM (Stratumsedijk 2, 5611 ND Eindhoven)
Take a tour of the modern art museum founded in 1936 and see works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Chagall and Montriani.
*** ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH (Catharinaplein 1, 5611 DE Eindhoven)
Its construction began in 1861 and was completed in 1867 and is characterized by the two large towers at the entrance, which are 73 meters high. See the impressive carillon, which is one of the largest church instruments in the Netherlands with 5723 pipes.
*** PHILIPS MUSEUM (Emmasingel 31, 5611 AZ Eindhoven)
It is the museum of Philips’ company. You’ll find products for music, health, communications, lighting and everything else Philips deals with. Discover past, present and future of the company.
*** DAF MUSEUM (Tongelresestraat 27, 5613 DA Eindhoven)
It is worth a visit to the museum to see the ingenuity of the DAF company in vehicles from 1928 to the present day. You will see rare prototype cars, trucks and production vehicles.
*** PREHISTORIC DORP (Boutenslaan 161B, 5644 TV Eindhoven)
It is a replica of a prehistoric and medieval village, with dwellings and displays of skills from people of the Stone Age, prehistoric times and the Middle Ages. You will see hunters, farmers and craftsmen from hundreds of centuries ago.
*** DIERENRIJK (Heiderschoor 24, 5731 RG Mierlo)
One of the nicest zoos where you can feed the animals! Monkeys, seals, elephants and many more animals await you for a unique experience.
*** CROY CASTLE (Croylaan 14, 5735 PC Aarle-Rixtel)
It is worth taking a walk to the Castle, which is about 15-20 minutes away from the center of Eindhoven. At the end of the 15th century it became a fortified house with a tower and belonged to Rutger van Erp and over the years it passed through several noble families. In 1873 the last private owner of the castle, Lady Constance van der Brugghen had stipulated in her will to house elderly locals and the Catholic church opened a residence. Now, it houses many corporate offices. The interior of the castle is not open to the public, but the exterior is very photogenic.
*** CASTLE HENKENSHAGE (Laan van Henkenshage 3, 5492 BH Sint-Oedenrode)
If you have time, it’s worth the 30-minute road trip to the Castle. It is a former fortified farmhouse of the 14th century and is essentially a manor house.
*** MU HYBRID ART HOUSE (Torenallee 40-06, 5617 BD Eindhoven)
It is a special museum that magnifies the hybrid visual culture of now and hereafter.
*** TEMPLE DES AUGUSTINS AVEC «JESUS SAUTANT» (Tramstraat 37, 5611 CN Eindhoven)
It was built at the end of the 19th century and is one of the last buildings connecting the city to the Roman era. The architecture is neo-gothic style. It no longer functions as a church, but it has historical significance. This building was protected from the constant bombing and destruction that Eindhoven suffered during World War II. Enjoy the famous sculpture of Saint Rita of Cascia.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Visit Vincentre (about 20 minutes away from the center of Eindhoven) to see famous works by Van Gogh.
*** If you have time, take a 20 minute road trip to see the famous Heeze Castle up close.
*** If you like alternative museums, then visit the Inkijkmuseum, located in the laundry of the former Van den Briel & Verster linen factory on the Dommelstraat.
*** Philips Historische Producten deserves your attention.
*** Worth a stroll to the Down Town Gourmet Market.
FOOD AND DRINK
In Eindhoven you have many options for your lunch or dinner. You will find great restaurants with meat, seafood and cuisines from many parts of the world: American, Asian, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Turkish, etc. Enjoy local cuisine such as AVG’tje, Pea soup, Hutspot, Hachee, Hollandse nieuwe haring, Sate, Stamppot, Bamischijf or Brown bean soup. For the road you can eat Worstenbroodje, which is the traditional of the city. Accompany your meal with a cold beer or wine.
WHERE TO STAY
Τhere are hotels in the city center and every neighborhood of the city for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** A nice option for a visit is Zoo Veldhoven or BestZoo.
*** If you want to feel like kids again, then visit Attractiepark DippieDoe which is an amusement park or the National Swimming Center the Tongelreep which is a water park.
*** Eindhoven has many parks for walking, such as Stadswandelpark, Speelpark de Splinter, Genneper Parken and Philips van Lennep Park.
*** Visit Bottle Distillery which prepares rum, gin, beerbrandy, vodka and liqueurs on a small-scale.
*** For your shopping you can visit Heuvel Eindhoven, Piazza Center Eindhoven, Urban Shopper Shopping Center and Winkelcentrum Woensel. Many shops can also be found on Demer Street.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bike.
CITIES NEAR EINDHOVEN
Major cities close to Eindhoven are Tilburg (35km), Antwerp (85km), Maastricht (87km), Monchengladbach (87km), Utrecht (92km), Duisburg (97km), Aachen (107km), Rotterdam (110km), Dusseldorf (113km), Amsterdam (125km)
