Eindhoven is a city that has embraced the twentieth century with open arms and a symbol of design and technology in the Netherlands. Strolling around the city visitors will catch glimpses of futuristic modern architecture on every corner such as the Evoluon conference and exhibition centre with its striking flying saucer shape. This sensation of modern life and technological evolution is carried on throughout the city and it is no wonder that one of the biggest attractions in Eindhoven is the Philips light bulb factory. This giant of the electronics industry has transformed its oldest factory dating back to 1891 into a museum and expo of the development of the light bulb. The Philips Incandescent Lamp Factory is open from Tuesday to Sunday and the visiting address is Emmasingel 31. You can only visit the factory by taking part in a guided tour. These tours start on Tuesday to Sunday at 14.00 hours and on Saturday at 13.00 hours. Group tours are also possible at other times. For reservations contact tourist information on 040-2979115 .

Van Abbemuseum

Probably the most popular of museums in Eindhoven is the Van Abbemuseum. This incredible structure designed by Abel Cahen displays a number of varied exhibitions of modern art throughout the year and is definetly worth a visit if only to admire the architecture.
Immortalized in the painting by Van Gogh, De Collse Water Mill is a working mill on the outskirts of the city that contrasts the modern aspect of the city perfectly. Every Saturday morning they operate the corn/flour mill and visitors are able to come and see it in action and then purchase the flour that has been milled! There are a number of different excursions and guided tours around the mill and surrounding areas.
Lovers of the automobile will not be disappointed on their visit to Eindhoven, the DAF Museum located at 27, Tongelresestraat houses over 120 historic vehicles and automobiles and beautifully tells the story of the development of the car.

De Collse Water Mill

A visit to Eindhoven would not be complete without visiting the various well stocked shopping department stores. Be sure to visit the Piazza centre, an incredible 16,000m2 glass department store designed by Massimiliano Fuksas and the Heuvel Galerie, home to the Holland Casino and the Frits Phillips Music Centre. Shoppers looking for something a little different should definitely take a wonder around The Bergen area where you will find second hand shops and a whole range of antique and art galleries.