Design Routes Eindhoven

This was once the forbidden city: a closed-off factory site as large as Eindhoven's entire city center, where Philips made radios, televisions, and picture tubes. Only those who worked here got in. Today Strijp-S is the creative and cultural heart of the city, with exhibitions, design studios, creative hubs, and a well-filled events calendar. This route takes you past the design highlights of the site. Whether you're a seasoned design lover or simply curious: discover the must-sees and the hidden gems!

Strijp-T and Strijp-R are two completely different neighborhoods with the same industrial roots: one is now a buzzing hub for tech and design, the other a green residential area built around one of the city's largest creative hubs. This walking route takes you past the tech and design highlights of Strijp-T and Strijp-R: studios you can peek into, exhibition spaces and design shops, and striking design in the public space.

The Eindhovensch Kanaal has seen a lot. Along its banks, timber for matches, milk, and gas once flowed into the city. Today, those same banks are the backdrop for striking architecture and distinctive design. This route takes you past the highlights of the Kanaalzone (canal district)—from creative hubs and design with a wink, to spectacular light installations and residential towers that pay tribute to the past.

When people think of design in Eindhoven, Strijp is the first thing that comes to mind. And rightly so, as the old Philips factory sites are brimming with design. However, design lovers can also find plenty to enjoy in and around the city center. This design route takes you past the highlights and hidden gems in the city center.

Have you already explored the design in the city centre and Strijp, and do you feel like stepping off the beaten track? Then this design route is just for you. We’ll take you past the highlights and hidden gems around the station area (KnoopXL) and across the campus of the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven – from designer-made street art to award-winning architecture. Feel free to extend your walk there: the campus is friendly, green, and full of life.