The Living In Guide: Eindhoven Region - Summer/ Autumn 2023 Edition

Welcome to our region!

The Living In Program of the Municipality of Eindhoven and Holland Expat Center South recognizes that a new start in a completely new environment is not always easy and that’s why we want to help you to get to know Eindhoven and surroundings better with this booklet.

The Living In program is a program of the Eindhoven city council which aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment, in which you as an international feel at home earlier and more easily. In this program we work together with internationals on a daily basis, so we can meet the needs of internationals.

In our discussions with employers and educational institutions, we call for a warm welcome. For instance the monthly Welcome Evenings, in which you can get acquainted with other internationals and with the inner city. In addition to the Welcome Evenings, there are almost weekly events with information about studying, living, working, language and taxes.

We also want you to feel welcome in other urban facilities. For example, we are committed to better discoverability, accessibility and communication in culture, sports, events, education, etc.

In addition to more English language for our facilities, learning the Dutch language is often important. Especially if you have the intention to stay longer in the region, to learn Dutch has a lot of advantages. Think of finding work for your spouse or participating in activities organized in Dutch.

Holland Expat Center South is your starting point for information about settling into Brabant. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you!

Kind regards, Holland Expat

Center

South Team

About The Expat Center

Holland Expat Center South is a governmental one-stop shop for expats living and working in Brabant. Our mission is to promote and support international companies, highly skilled migrants, scientific researchers, and EU citizens by offering a fast and easy procedure for formalities, and providing information about the region.

At Holland Expat Center South, internationals can obtain information, as well as arrange the formal procedures regarding settlement in the Netherlands, including the municipal basic administration and residence documents. This applies to internationals living and/or working in one of the participating municipalities.

The Expat Center also provides regional information, and organizes events for the international community. These services are available free of charge, to every international living in the region.

Holland Expat Center South is a joint initiative of the participating municipalities, the Immigration and Naturalisation Services (IND), and the province of Noord-Brabant.

Please note

The Holland Expat Center South has this new location as of February 2023.

www.hollandexpatcenter.com: The most comprehensive website for internationals living and working in Brabant.

Newsletter: Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and get up-to-date news about the region! www.hollandexpatcenter.com/newsletter/

Social Media: Connect with us!

LinkedIn - The Holland Expat Center

YouTube - HollandExpatCenter

Instagram - @thehollandexpatcentersouth

Events: Meet other internationals living in the area, and get information about important topics! Check www.hollandexpatcenter.com/events for more information!

Holland Expat Center South

• Eindhoven Location

Stadhuisplein 10

5611 EM Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 238 67 75

eindhoven@hollandexpatcenter.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Please note that there is no IND available on Fridays, and it is therefore not possible to pick up your residence permit.

• Expat Information Desk Breda

International School Breda

For local information and events in Breda and region. Not for formalities. +31 (0)76 560 78 70

Opening Hours

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 12:00

Holland Expat Center South is closed on public holidays.

www.hollandexpatcenter.com

Note: Information in this publication may be reproduced with written permission. Holland Expat Center South accepts no liability for any information contained in this guide.

Cover Photo: Josine Frankhuizen

CONNECTING PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Holland Expat Center South organizes events to welcome you to Brabant! These events are free to attend and give you information about important topics, such as how to file taxes, how to buy a house and an introduction to the Dutch health care system. We also organize Meet & Greets where you can go on guided tours of cultural institutions in the region! We hope to see you there!

Check our website for upcoming events www.hollandexpatcenter.com/events/

HAVE YOU RECENTLY MOVED TO EINDHOVEN?

Then join our Welcome Evening ! We organize this monthly event to welcome newly arrived internationals to the region!

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Check our website for upcoming dates www.hollandexpatcenter.com/events/

The City of Eindhoven and its surroundings

Eindhoven is the fifth-largest city and a municipality of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country. It has a population of 235,707 in 2021, making it the largest city in the province of North Brabant. Eindhoven was originally located at the confluence of the Dommel and Gender.

Neighbouring cities and towns include Son en Breugel, Nuenen, GeldropMierlo, Helmond, Heeze-Leende, Waalre, Veldhoven, Eersel, Oirschot and Best . The agglomeration has a population of 337,487. The metropolitan area consists of 419,045 inhabitants. The city region has a population of 753,426. The Brabantse Stedenrij combined metropolitan area has about two million inhabitants.

The name Eindhoven may derive from the contraction of the regional words eind (meaning “last” or “end”) and hove (or hoeve, a section of some 14 hectares of land). Toponymically, eind occurs commonly as a prefix and

Geography

The villages and city that made up modern Eindhoven were originally built on sandy elevations between the Dommel, Gender and Tongelreep rivers. Beginning in the 19th century, the basins of the rivers themselves have also been used as housing land, resulting in occasional flooding in the city centre. Partly to reduce flooding, the bed of the Gender stream, which flowed directly through the city centre, was dammed off and filled up after the War, and the course of the Dommel was regulated. New ecological and socio-historical insights have led to parts of the Dommel’s course being restored to their original states, and plans to have the Gender flow through the centre once again.

postfix in local place- and streetnames. A “hove” comprised a parcel of land which a local lord might lease to private persons (such as farmers). Given that a string of such parcels existed around Woensel,

the name Eindhoven may have originated with the meaning “last hoves on the land of Woensel”.

Another explanation is that “Eind” is derived from “Gender”, a river that runs through the city.

The large-scale housing developments of the 20th century saw residential areas being built on former agricultural lands and woods, former heaths that had been turned into cultivable lands in the 19th century.

The city is currently divided into seven districts:

● Centrum

● Woensel-Noord

● Woensel-Zuid

● Tongelre

● Stratum

● Gestel

● Strijp

Climate

Eindhoven has an oceanic climate with slightly warmer summers and colder winters than the coastal parts of the Netherlands. Its all-time record is 40.3 °C (104.5 °F) set on 25 July 2019 and −21.7 °C (−7.1 °F) set on 13 January 1968, while winter lows have dipped below −15 °C (5 °F) during extreme cold snaps. Although frosts are frequent in winter, there is no lasting snow cover in a normal winter due to the mild daytime temperatures.

Population

As of 2022, the population of Eindhoven consists of 238.307 persons. The spoken language is a combination of Kempenlands (a Dutch dialect spoken in a large area east and south east of the city, including Arendonk and Lommel in Belgium) and North Meierijs (between the south of Den Bosch and into Eindhoven). Both dialects belong to the East Brabantian dialect group), which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).

Economy

Eindhoven has grown from a little town in 1232 to one of the biggest cities in the Netherlands with around 230,000 inhabitants in 2020. Much of its growth is due to Philips, DAF Trucks and Brabantia. After the resurrection of the Netherlands in 1815 and the end of the Belgian Revolution, Eindhoven was a small village of some 1250 people in an economically backward and mostly agricultural area. Cheap land, cheap labor and the existence of pre-industrial home sourcing (huisnijverheid in Dutch) made Eindhoven an attractive area for the developing industries which were being stimulated by the government of King William I. During the 19th century, Eindhoven grew into an industrial town with factories for textile weaving, cigar manufacturing, match making and hat making. Most of these industries disappeared again after World War II, though.

Philips

In 1891, brothers Gerard and Anton Philips founded the small light bulb factory that would grow into one of the largest electronics firms in the world. Philips’ presence is probably the largest single contributing factor to the major growth of Eindhoven in the 20th century. It attracted and spun off many hi-tech companies, making Eindhoven a major technology and industrial hub. In 2005, a full third of the total amount of money spent on research in the Netherlands was spent in or around Eindhoven. A quarter of the jobs in the region are in technology and ICT, with companies such as FEI Company (once Philips Electron Optics), NXP Semiconductors (formerly Philips Semiconductors), ASML, ALTEN, Simac, Neways Electronics and the aforementioned Philips and DAF.

Strijp

Woensel-Noord Woensel-Zuid Tongelre Stratum

Centrum

Eindhoven has long been a center of cooperation between research institutes and industry. This tradition started with Philips (the NatLab was a physical expression of this) and has since expanded to large cooperative networks. The Eindhoven University of Technology hosts an incubator for technology startups and the NatLab has developed into the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Also, TNO has opened a branch on the university campus. This tradition has also fostered inter-industry cooperation in the region; one example of this is the announcement in September 2010 of a new research lab for high-grade packaging materials, a cooperation of IPS Packaging and Thales

The Evoluon former Philips building

Prime examples of industrial heritage in Eindhoven are the renovated Witte Dame (“White Lady”) complex, a former Philips lamp factory; and the Admirant building (informally known as Bruine Heer or “Brown Gentleman” in reference to the Witte Dame across the street), the former Philips main offices. The Witte Dame currently houses the municipal library, the Design Academy and a selection of shops. The Admirant has been renovated into an Office building for

Cryognetics.

This cooperative tradition has also developed into a different direction than the traditional technology research done at the university. Starting in 2002, the university, the Catharina hospital, Philips Medical and the University of Maastricht joined forces and started joint research into biomedical science, technology and engineering. Within Eindhoven, this research has been concentrated in a new university faculty (BioMedical Technology or BMT). This development has also made Eindhoven a biomedical technology hub within the country and its (European) region.

small companies. Across the street from the Witte Dame and next to the Admirant is Philips’ first light bulb factory (nicknamed Roze Baby, or “Pink Baby”, in reference to its pink colour and much smaller size when compared to the “White Lady” and “Brown Gentleman”). The small building now houses the “Centrum Kunstlicht in de Kunst” (centre artificial light in art) and the “Philips Incandescent Lamp Factory of 1891” museum again. The Evoluon is now also a museum again.

Theatre and Cinema Museums Zoos and Animal Parks

byJosine

1. Walk or bike through Eindhoven as a Dutchy and get to know the city and it’s surroundings

2. Join a social or sports club to meet new people , there are a lot of them in this guide

3. Learn Dutch to become more in contact with all the people

4. Visit the cultural and leisure places; there are a lot of hidden gems!

5. Check the website www.hollandexpatcenter.com for free events to join!

Frankhuizen Policy developer and project coordinator Living In program at Holland Expat Center South

Josine

Arts, music and dance

CKE Arts Centre

Creativity for everyone

In Eindhoven and the surrounding region, CKE creates unique opportunities for people to grow, meet up and connect with others. They believe in the value of arts and culture! That’s why they want to give everyone living in the Eindhoven region the chance to practise and experience the arts and cultural activities. CKE does this according to the three strategic cornerstones of culture education, amateur arts and cultural participation. Their organisation consists of a permanent team of professionals from all arts disciplines and supporting roles, and they also collaborate with numerous partners in the field.

Would you like to learn to write your own creative stories or are you taking up your music lessons again?

Now’s your chance to start that new hobby. At CKE they offer all kinds of courses and workshops. You can take short or long courses, individual or group lessons, always given by an enthusiastic and experienced teacher. Still in doubt? Take a trial lesson. Trial lessons are entirely without obligation. You can learn all about visual arts, dance, photography, musical, music, theatre and writing at CKE.

Pastoor Petersstraat 180

5612 LW Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 216 32 63

info@cke.nl

www.cke.nl/about/

Other music lessons: Muziekschool Eindhoven, Mijnmuziekles, Muziekfabriek

Other dance schools for ballet, breakdance, streetdance et cetera are for example: Balletstudio Valentijn, Balletschool Liesbeth Hagenaars, Ja!Academy, Dédédance, FLXN, Bruce Dance Factory, Dancer studio, Step by step, Movement studios, Dansschool Funk-R Entertainment.

Theatre

Wonka

Wonka includes six stages from the Brainport region:

Parktheater Eindhoven, Cacaofabriek & Het Speelhuis Helmond, Theater de Schalm Veldhoven, Theater de Hofnar Valkenswaard and Theater de Kattendans Bergeijk.

A number of shows in our program have been labeled ‘No Dutch Required’. These shows can be easily understood by those who don’t speak Dutch. No words are needed to understand the international language of music and dance!

Check out the website www.wonkapodia.nl for the offer

Parktheater Eindhoven

Parktheater Eindhoven is one of the largest theaters in the Netherlands. The theater offers more than 450 theater performances and receives almost 300,000 visitors per year. Parktheater offers a varied program with family performances, dance, cabaret, theater, music, and opera. They also have an international program with offerings in English, and language independent performances, like dance and pantomime.

The theater was built in 1964, then under the name Stadsschouwburg Eindhoven. Between 2005 and 2007, the complex was thoroughly renovated and expanded with the Philipszaal. The design of this multifunctional hall is based on Teatro Central in Seville, which was built for the 1989 World’s Fair.

For more information, go to:

www.parktheater.nl

Elzentlaan 50

5615 CN Eindhoven

Theaterpad 1

5615 EN Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 211 11 22 kaartverkoop@parktheater.nl www.parktheater.nl

+31 (0)40 215 61 56

Pand P

Throughout the year you can visit theatre, dance, film, presentations, lectures, parties in the halls at the top of Pand P.

Leenderweg 65

5614 HL Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 303 21 70

info@pand-p.nl

www.pand-p.nl Theater Het Speelhuis en

Theater Het Speelhuis en De Cacaofabriek (Helmond)

Theater Het Speelhuis can be found in Helmond. This is a special theater because it is a theater in the Onze-LieveVrouwekerk. A number of shows in our program have been labeled ‘No Dutch Required’. These shows can be easily understood by those who don’t speak Dutch.

Kromme Steenweg 29

5707 CB Helmond

+31 (0)49 258 70 00

info@theaterspeelhuis.nl

www.theaterspeelhuis.nl

Cacaofabriek

In De Cacaofabriek, an old cocoa factory, there are stageperformances, exhibitions and movies.

Theater De Kattendans (Bergeijk)

Our theater seats almost 300 people and offers a stage for both amateur and professional artists.

Eerselsedijk 4

5571 CM Bergeijk

+31 (0)497-571318

info@kattendans.nl

www.kattendans.nl

Theater De Schalm (Veldhoven)

Theater de Schalm is a medium-sized theater in Veldhoven. The Brabant ‘culture temple’ was set up around the beginning of the 1960s. The cozy theater has two theater halls with a capacity of 480 and 185 seats. Every year about 170 performances are shown by both professional and amateur companies. The cozy theater also shows films in the halls, in which De Schalm focuses mainly on the better arthouse films.

Meiveld 3

5501 KA Veldhoven

+31 (0)40 253 35 78

info@deschalm.com

www.deschalm.com/en/

Cacaokade 1

5705 LA Helmond

+31 (0)492 52 90 09

info@cacaofabriek.nl www.cacaofabriek.nl

Theater De Hofnar (Valkenswaard)

The theater was created after a visit by the two owners of the cigar factory to an opera by Guiseppe Verdi in Brussels around 1919. At that time a lot of commotion arose. More than 80 years later, the new Court Jester once again serves for theater and all kinds of cultural expressions. De Hofnar strives to promote the participation and influence of art and culture in and around Valkenswaard. Amateur and professional performances are organized.

De Hofnar 10

5554 DA Valkenswaard

+31 (0)40 207 40 10 info@hofnar.nl www.hofnar.nl

International Theatre Collective Eindhoven

International Theatre Collective Eindhoven (ITCE) creates theater productions with and for internationals and nationals under direction of Geert Niland. After ‘Outsiders’ (2018) - a moving piece about refugees - in 2019, the ITCE created the performance ‘(De)Humanize’ about the human identity and the desire to live forever.

The ITCE creates both original works as well as modern adaptation of classics from world literature. Productions showcase professionals and amateurs, both in cast and in the crew. Do you want to participate in a theatrical performance either on or behind the stage? Do you want more information? Send an email to: itceindhoven18@gmail.com

Cinema

Cinemas in the region offer mainstream movies as well as art-house productions, and even movie-theatre performances in smaller venues. Most films are shown in their original language with Dutch subtitles. Foreign films aimed at younger children are shown in two versions:

● the original (subtitled) version

● a version dubbed into Dutch Make sure to specify which version of the movie you want to see when buying tickets for a children’s movie.

Natlab

The Natlab is a culture meeting place for contemporary arts.

Theatre/ballet - They offer a wide range of performances in collaboration with Parktheater: theatre, dance and cabaret.

Cinema - Natlab screens English movies and movies from all over the world with English subtitles. Enjoy the latest movies, from Oscar-winning movies, to low-budget documentaries, to costume dramas and kid’s movies.

Activities for Children - Every school holiday Natlab organizes activities for kids.

Kastanjelaan 500

5616 LZ Eindhoven

info@natlab.nl

www.natlab.nl/english

LAB-1

Lab-1 is a cinema & Club in Eindhoven

Experience movies, live music, exhibitions, quiz and comedy, parties and events in 1 building! LAB-1 stands for retro, fun, dynamics & creativity. A place to enjoy, hang out and feel yourself at home. In LAB-1 you can work, play games, chill or relax in the evening with a drink in our cinema bar. You can watch the best Hollywood, music, art-house, classic and documentary films in one of our four cinemas and attend a comedy night, concert or event in our event space.

Keizersgracht 19

5611 GC Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 209 40 91 info@lab-1.nl

www.lab-1.nl

Other cinema’s in Eindhoven are Pathé and Vue.

Music

There are music performances offered in many places, and of many different types. Several bars and cafes around the region host regular musical events by lesser-known artists, many of them local acts. Some of these events are free to attend.

Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is a contemporary concert venue with an international status. An Acoustic toplocation attracting world-famous orchestras and soloists. Over 160,000 music lovers find their way to this special building in the heart of Eindhoven every year.

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven has two halls: the main hall with 1,250 seats, the small hall with 400 seats. Every year over 160,000 music lovers find their way to this special building in the heart of Eindhoven.

It’s their mission to inspire as well as challenge you. Therefore Muziekgebouw Eindhoven not only hosts a broad and varied programme, but also their own, unique productions, young top-talents (Grand Prix and masterclasses) and international top-concerts in the classical, world music and jazz genres.

Quality, hospitality and experience

Thanks to the grand-scale refurbishment of their venue in the summer of 2010, they can welcome our guests in an ambiance in which the atmosphere and feel of the foyers mirror the concert-experience in our halls. A building in which you’ll find it easy to find your way, in which waiting feels like taking a short break and where you enjoy meeting up with friends. A contemporary concert hall that fits their mission.

Heuvel 140

5611 DK Eindhoven +31 (0)40 244 20 20 tickets@muziekgebouweindhoven.nl www.muziekgebouweindhoven.nl/en

De Effenaar

De Effenaar is a top venue in the center of Eindhoven for pop, rock and dance music. It has been around since 1971 and has grown into one of the larger music venues in the Netherlands. Internationally famous bands and artists often play there.

De Effenaar has two rooms. The main hall, with a capacity of 1300 people, is intended for larger bands / acts. The small hall (400 people) is suitable for smaller and / or regional bands.

Dommelstraat 2

5611 CK Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 244 88 61

info@effenaar.nl

www.effenaar.nl

Dynamo

Dynamo is a creative platform for young talent. A youth center, stage, workshop space and school in one. In a dynamic learning-work environment, young talent develops at Dynamo in dance, music, art, culture, sports and new media. The subcultures Urban, Rock and Dance are also strongly represented from volunteer groups.

Catharinaplein 21

5611 DE Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 239 31 10

www.dynamo-eindhoven.nl

POPEi

On an annual basis, POPEI organizes approximately 200 activities aimed at talent development. These activities range from band performances and singer-songwriter evenings to children’s workshops and performances by cultural / educational organizations.

Music workshop and connection

Nearly 50 bands and 3 teaching organizations, including Eindhoven Center for the Arts and Rock City Institute use the 17 rehearsal rooms every week and a rehearsal room is booked separately another 1000 times a year. On average, more than 100 musicians walk around at POPEI every day, which makes us a fertile meeting place. In addition, we also try to play a stimulating role in actively connecting musicians.

Klokgebouw 300

5617 AD Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 243 14 44

www.popei.nl

Strijpskamerkoor The Strijps Chamberchoir

We are a group of singers that is passionate about singing good choral music on a high level. We would love to welcome you! Apart from our weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evening we have separate monthly rehearsals for each section of the choir to work on vocal blending and thus improve the sound of the choir as a whole. Also we are trained by a professional vocal coach on a regular basis. Once a year there is a workshop weekend.

By collaborating with other cultural disciplines and organisations we are constantly looking for possibilities to expand our musical horizon. In the past years the Strijps Chamberchoir has made a number of recordings, some of which you can find on our website.

www.strijpskamerkoor.nl

Music with Strangers

Music with Strangers started in 2014 as an initiative to teach guitar for Expats. It evolved into a community formed mostly of internationals, and over the past 6 years has grown in size and complexity and expanded its range of activities with jamming and concerts. In 2017 Music with Strangers has become an association (vereniging).

We facilitate the meeting of people to play and enjoy music together, regardless of their personal and musical backgrounds, experience and preferences. We cherish the diversity of our group, and believe diversity encourages creativity. We value our differences in culture and musical preference. We empower the community by offering a friendly environment where musicians can easily meet, jam and perform.

Jamming evenings:

We gather to rehearse, jam, inspire and meet each other. Anyone can join. The location is announced on our FB page a few days in advance.

Rehearsal Sessions at Popei:

An opportunity for focused practice, in one of Popei’s professional rehearsal rooms (members only).

We organize performances in Eindhoven: POPEI, The Social Hub, Fifth, and many others. The theme, organization and registration rules for each event vary. Any profits or donations are used for the community.

info@musicwithstrangers.com www.musicwithstrangers.com

Museums

Van Abbemuseum

The Van Abbemuseum contemporary art museum enjoys an enviable reputation within the art world. Its vast collection includes works by Picasso, Chagall, Kandinsky, El Lissitzky, Mondriaan and Appel. Exhibitions are held on a regular basis. The Van Abbemuseum also contains an auditorium, a bookshop, a unique multimedia library, and an airy restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Dommel River.

Exhibition

There are also different exhibitions during the year.

Children’s activities

Are you between 6 and 12 years old? The Children’s Art Club is there every Saturday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm. Every meeting of the Children’s Art Club is guided by two museum teachers and every week there is a different subject. There is a group limit of 10 children.

Bilderdijklaan 10 / Stratumsedijk 2

5611 NH Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 238 10 00

info@vanabbemuseum.nl www.vanabbemuseum.nl/

Philips Museum

The Philips Museum is located in the heart of Eindhoven, where Gerard Philips produced his first light bulbs in 1891. The museum takes visitors on a tour of the company’s rich history. You get to see how Philips constantly reinvents itself and how its innovative technology plays an important role in social changes. First with electric light and later on with radio, television and the dawn of the digital age. These days, Philips stands at the forefront of major innovations in the healthcare sector. As ever, the company’s goal is to improve people’s lives.

Exhibition

There are also different exhibitions during the year often with free audio tour.

Emmasingel 31, 5611 AZ Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 235 90 30 info-museum@philips.com www.philips-museum.com

Eindhoven Museum - preHistorisch

Dorp Eindhoven

The open-air museum preHistorisch Dorp is one of the most unique attractions in Eindhoven. It consists of a replica of prehistoric and medieval barns and houses, and has historical residents who are dressed in period costumes who offer demonstrations of skills used by people from the prehistoric and medieval eras.

Boutenslaan 161 B, 5644 TV Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 252 22 81 info@prehistorischdorp.nl www.prehistorischdorp.nl

Daf museum

The ground floor accommodates a pleasant village square, with shops from the 1930s, a welcoming pub, a period garage and, not to be forgotten, a replica of the Van Doornes’ office. The trucks are displayed downstairs and special attention is paid to the milestones in DAF’s history. A special section is devoted to engines and it gives a good idea of the developments that have taken place over the years. The upstairs gallery holds an extraordinary collection of cars, among which a number of interesting prototypes that were not taken into production.

Tongelresestraat 27, 5613 DA Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 244 43 64 info@daf-museum.nl www.dafmuseum.nl

MU

MU Hybrid Art House at Strijp-S is all about art in the broadest sense of the word. Together with mainly young makers and a broad, international audience, MU defines the liminal space between ‘what art is and what art can be’.

Starting from the near past and present of contemporary visual art, they focus on the unpredictable future of tomorrow and beyond and the role that hybrid artists want and can play in it. They combine this with Eindhoven’s innovative strength in the field of design and technology, together with an open, inclusive drive to experiment. MU is curious for talent, and challenges talents to be curious.

Torenallee 40-06, 5617 BD Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 296 16 63 mu@mu.nl www.mu.nl

Pennings Foundation

Pennings Foundations is a gallery near the City Center with photo exhibitions. Pennings Foundation organizes exhibitions, performances, artist talks, lectures, workshops, courses, meetings, portfolio reviews and a photobook fair. In October, during Dutch Design Week they host an exhibition of international designers.

The focus is on autonomous photography. In 2018, Pennings Foundation started to broaden their scope and grew into a platform for photography, video art and new media art.

Geldropseweg 63, 5611 SE Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 308 06 09

info@penningsfoundation.com

www.penningsfoundation.com

Kazerne

Exhibitions with current and recent work of world-class design talent, both upcoming and established. Our loyalties lie with those creatives that relate to the region through study and/or work.

Paradijslaan 8, 5611 KN Eindhoven

+31 (0) 40 207 3730

Info@kazerne.com

www.kazerne.comwww.nextnature.net

Next Nature: RetroFuture

In 2022 the Evoluon has reopened its doors in Eindhoven. The building, which resembles a spaceship, functions as a training facility for the crew of planet Earth. It’s a future lab for the wonderful world of science, technology, design and innovation. And you are invited.

The first exhibition in the Evoluon is RetroFuture. This is the world’s first major exhibition on the future of the past; what was strange, clumsy and artificial in the past, is considered normal or even natural today. The exhibition takes you on a journey of the dreams of yesterday’s future thinkers -from Da Vinci to Nostradamusand explores what we can learn from these today.

Noord Brabantlaan 1, 5652 LA Eindhoven

evoluon@nextnature.net www.nextnature.net/retrofuture

Ontdekfabriek Eindhoven

A discovery factory located at StrijpS in Eindhoven. For more information please check their website.

Torenallee 22, 5617 BD Eindhoven (Strijp-S) +31 (0)40 787 35 06 info@deontdekfabriek.nl www.deontdekfabriek.nl

Piet Hein Eek

Piet Hein Eek made his international breakthrough as a designer with his graduation project at the Academy of Industrial Design (now the Design Academy): a cabinet made of scrap wood. Precisely in a time of excess, he designed a soberly designed cabinet made of simple material. A perfect example of going against the tide of the day, something

Piet Hein Eek is still known for. Instead of specialization, everything is done in-house here, and the entire process – from idea to end product – is very accessible to visitors. A complete world has been created in the striking building in which these activities are placed in context. So you’ve come to the perfect place for a real look at how design is made.

Halvemaanstraat 30, 5651 BP Eindhoven +31 (0)40 285 66 10 winkel@pietheineek.nl www.pietheineek.nl

Vincentre Van Gogh Brabant (Nuenen)

Van Gogh Village Nuenen: You cannot closer to Van Gogh… Stand where Van Gogh stood, see what he saw and painted. Then and now. It’s now 130 years further on, yet still everything is visible, tangible and within reach. Walk in Vincent van Gogh’s footsteps. What makes it unique is that the stories about Van Gogh, his letters and his paintings all come together in the same place.

Brabant is the Dutch province where Vincent van Gogh was born and raised. How did young Vincent grow up to become the famous painter that inspires millions of people all over the world? Start here to explore his homeland and visit the places and unique heritage centres you recognize from his letters, sketches, drawings and paintings.

Van Gogh Museum Vincentre Nuenen

Hear stories about him in the Vincentre museum and read stories about Nuenen as it was when he lived and worked here from 1883 to 1885. Get to know him as a person and see him develop to become a world-famous artist, including the Potato Eaters. (Audio tour available in 8 languages (including English).

After visiting the Vincentre, go outside where no fewer than 23 locations remind us of Van Gogh; 14 of these are locations painted or sketched by him. The others

are statues or buildings with a special relevance. There is even a special cyclepath. Despite there being no original paintings, our senses are aroused: you cannot get closer to Van Gogh. Information columns along the route tell us about the places he painted. Ask for the “Out and about with Vincent” book in the Vincentre.

Van Gogh Village Nuenen

Berg 29, 5671 CA Nuenen

info@vangoghbrabant.com

www.vangoghbrabant.com

Motion Experience

Imagination Experience lets you step into a fantasy world full of light, interaction and colour. For all ages!

Piazza 64 (2nd floor), 5611 AE Eindhoven

info@motionexperience.nl

www.motionexperience.nl

Museum Helmond (Helmond)

One museum - two locations - three collections

Welcome at Museum Helmond and its two locations: Castle of Helmond (Kasteel Helmond) and Kunsthal Helmond. The Castle and Kunsthal are situated in the middle of the town Helmond, close to the railway station. In Castle Helmond you can visit the ancient story of the medieval building and its inhabitants. In Kunsthal Helmond we present modern art exhibitions and photography.

Kasteel Helmond

Kasteelplein 1, 5701 PP Helmond

+31 (0)49-258 7716

info@kasteelhelmond.nl

Kunsthal Helmond

F.J. van Thielpark 1, 5707 BX Helmond +31 (0)49-258 7716

info@kunsthalhelmond.nl

www.museumhelmond.nl

Weaving museum (Geldrop)

In addition to the mostly old textile machines, which are still operated by our craftsmen, the story of the textile industry and its significance for Geldrop-Mierlo is told. In the cinema and large reel, short films are screened about weaving through the centuries and 5 characters from that time tell about weaving and their lives in the late 19th century. In the shop you can buy textile products made in the museum itself.

Molenstraat 21

5664 HV Geldrop

+31 (0)40 286 35 74

www.weverijmuseum.nl

Nederlands Steendrukmuseum (Valkenswaard)

Discover the art of lithography

Always wanted to know how advertising posters and book illustrations were made in the past? Or curious about how lithography actually works? Then visit the Dutch Stoneprinting Museum in Valkenswaard and discover the origin and development of our visual culture; a story of 200 years of innovation, art and craftsmanship. The microchip would never have existed without lithography!

The museum keeps this special craft alive, shows the technique with its beautiful presses and has a wealth of art lithographs. Be sure to visit the museum studio and see how the printer prints a real lithograph.

Carolusgebouw

Oranje Nassaustraat 8C

5554 AG Valkenswaard

+31 (0)40 204 98 41 info@steendrukmuseum.nl www.steendrukmuseum.nl

Museum Wings of Liberation (Bevrijdende Vleugels) (Best)

Go back in time to the liberation of the Netherlands: the sound of roaring fighter plane engines, heroic pilots and American paratroopers. The Wings of Liberation Museum tells the compelling story of the liberation of the southern Netherlands at the end of World War II. The museum is situated in the area where, on 17 September 1944, airborne operations as part of Operation Market Garden marked the beginning of the liberation of the southern Netherlands. The timeline comprises the entire period from the occupation in 1940 and the repression years 1940-1944, through to the liberation in the final months of 1944.

The museum has an extensive collection including dioramas, photos, tanks, aircraft, and weaponry that was actually used in Operation Market Garden.

Sonseweg 3

5681 BH Best, +31 (0)49 932 97 22 info@bevrijdendevleugels.com www.bevrijdendevleugels.com

Events and Festivals

Carnaval

February/March

Among the most popular events is Carnaval (held the five days before Lent every year). The five-day festival involves a reversal of social norms where revellers wear costumes, cities temporarily change their names, a Prince of Carnival is chosen, and daily life is put on hold to make way for parties!

The highlight of the carnival festivities is the Carnival Parade, in which a tour of large floats organised by local carnival associations pokes fun at established authorities and social conventions.

King’s Day

April 27

Koningsdag (King’s Day) is on 27 April and celebrates King WillemAlexander’s birthday. On this day, the country turns orange as everyone wears orange clothing! A tradition is that the royal family visits someplace in the Netherlands and participates in local activities. There are also many festivites throughout the country, as well as flea markets in the city centres.

Feel Good Market

The third Sunday of the month www.feelgoodmarket.nl

The Feel Good Market is an event full of handmade, original and inspiring products, (bio) snacks, drinks, workshops and live music. It takes place on the third Sunday of the month in Strijp-S.

Dutch Technology

Week

7 - 10 June 2023

www.

dutchtechnologyweek.com

The high-tech industry is an important sector for the Dutch economy. The sector contributes to the development of solutions for social issues and really delivers top performances. To share this proud feeling, companies, governments and knowledge institutions are working together on a week full of technological surprises. Everyone can see, feel and experience during the DTW how promising and challenging it is to participate in inventions that change the world.

STRP festival Biennale

13 - 16 April 2023

www.strp.nl

STRP invites you to take part in an open dialogue about the relationship between humans, experimental technology, society and the future. They do this through our annual festival and individual events. Together with artists, designers, mediamakers and thinkers, they offer alternative scenarios and mindsets in the form of exhibitions, presentations, discussions and performances. They also offer an extensive education programme based on the concept of ‘thinking through doing and learning through sharing’.

EMOVES festival

10 June 2023

www.emoves.nl

EMOVES is the Urban Culture Festival in the south of the Netherlands. It is an annual festival where young talents and (inter) national professionals get the opportunity to present themselves and to show the world what they got. The festival hosts four different disciplines: Music, Dance, Art and Sports. Every year the city of Eindhoven is the stage for its different competitions, events, shows, projects, seminars, and much more.

Brabantse Dag (Heeze)

27 August 2023

www.brabantsedag.nl

What once started small in 1958 now attracts more than 30,000 visitors every year. The theater parade on the last Sunday of August is undoubtedly the highlight of the year. No fewer than 16 wagon builders’ groups with around two thousand actors travel the streets of Heeze with impressive towering theater sets. The audience is captivated by expressive or endearing drama.

Seriousness and humor, reality and fantasy alternate and bring the past of the Duchy of Brabant to life in a completely contemporary way. Prior to the theater parade, the Brabantsedag offers cabaret, art, theater, street theater and music. In short, the Brabantsedag is a unique experience with culture and entertainment for young and old.

Bloemencorso (Valkenswaard)

10 September 2023

www.corsovalkenswaard. nl

Bloemencorso

Valkenswaard flower parade (each year in September) consists of 14 wagons covered with dahlias, as well as bands.

These large wagons are 12 meters long, by 4,5 meters wide, by 6 meters high (= 40 feet x 16 feet x 20 feet). Together with several music bands, the floats make up a feast for the eyes and ears within the streets of Valkenswaard, performed in front of more than 30.000 spectators.

The yearly revised theme of the Flower parade is being acted out by the wagons and all the acts around them, in a combination of street show and music theater.

Noche de Tuna

22 en 23 September

www.tunafestival.nl

The Spanish Tunatradition was introduced in Eindhoven in 1964. Since that moment, Tuna Ciudad de Luz and since 1982 La Tuniña have become an integral part of the street scene in Eindhoven. They annually organize a festival to celebrate this tradition. During this festival they invite many Spanish Tuna groups to Eindhoven to celebrate with us. You can enjoy the music during the Pasa bares in the city centre on Friday, and during the Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the stage performances on the Marktplein.

Dutch Design Week (DDW)

21 - 29 October 2023

www.ddw.nl

The largest design event in Northern Europe presents work and concepts from more than 2600 designers to more than 355000 visitors from home and abroad. Every year in October, the nine-day Dutch Design Week (DDW) takes place in Eindhoven. Spread over about a hundred locations throughout the city, exhibitions, lectures, awards ceremonies, network meetings, debates and festivities are held. Some annually recurring elements are the ‘Graduation Show’ with graduation work from the Design Academy Eindhoven and the exhibition of the Dutch Design Awards.

Dutch Design Week presents trends two years ahead of Milan.

Halloween Oirschot

28 oktober 2023

www.halloweenoirschot.nl

A terrific (and terrifying!) walk for all those who wish the shudder and shiver with fear. Beware: you enter Oirschot at your own risk! Come and shiver in the spooky center of Oirschot between 7 and 11 pm. Everyone can walk the entire route but be aware that some parts of the route are very exciting and scary for small children. That is why there is a special Kids’ Zone. Halloween Oirschot takes place in the historical center of the town. Check the website for the route and ticket information.

GLOW Eindhoven

11 - 18 November 2023

www.gloweindhoven.nl

GLOW Eindhoven is a (largely) free light art festival each year in November at which artists and designers from home and abroad show light art and design applications that have been created through the use of new media technologies, such as computers, sensors, animations, but also more famous projection techniques. It was held for the first time in November 2006.

The festival is an openair exhibition in which characteristic buildings and locations are illuminated with artificial light.

Zoos

For animal lovers, visit the Beekse Bergen safari park (near Tilburg), or for example Gaia Zoo in Kerkrade. The Philips van Lennep and Genneper Parks are good for younger children, and are closer to home. They also offer youngsters the chance to pet a few furry friends. Younger children will also enjoy a visit to the Dierenrijk (a zoo in Mierlo), or the Zoo Veldhoven.

Family Zoo Dierenrijk Nuenen (Nuenen)

In Dierenrijk you will meet animals up close. Children can join the animal keepers on their rounds during one of the many activities. In between, they can also enjoy the indoor and outdoor playground. There are also shows with seals and elephants.

Baroniehei 1, 5731 RG Nuenen

+31 (0)49 266 82 40

info@dierenrijk.nl

www.dierenrijk.nl

Vlindersafari (Gemert)

Vlindersafari is an indoor tropical butterfly garden located in Gemert. Go on a Butterfly Safari and meet the most special butterflies from all over the world. Open daily from 1 May to 31 October.

Broekstraat 40, 5421ZJ Gemert

+31 (0)6 17 20 48 17

info@vlindersafari.nl

www.vlindersafari.nl

ZooParc Overloon (Overloon)

Meet red pandas and otters at the entry to the park, walk around with the penguins, come face-to-face with ring-tailed lemurs, say hello to the giraffes and come meet the fosa. ZooParc is the only zoo in The Netherlands where you can meet the fosa!

Stevensbeekseweg 21, 5825 JB Overloon

+31 (0)47 864 00 46

info@zooparcoverloon.nl

www.zooparc.nl

Zoo Veldhoven / Papegaaien Veldhoven (Veldhoven)

Zoo Veldhoven is a zoo near Eindhoven. We used to be known for years as the Dutch Parrot Shelter Foundation. In 2013 the park was taken over by the Loomans family and renamed Zoo Veldhoven. The collection of mainly parrots was then expanded to include birds of prey, flamingos, pelicans and various types of mammals, such as zebras, ring-tailed lemurs and alpacas.

Wintelresedijk 51, 5507 PP Veldhoven

www.zooveldhoven.nl

Best Zoo (Best)

BestZOO is a cozy animal park, where you as a visitor can get close to the animals and see them well.

Come face to face with animals from all over the world. Monkeys from South America, panthers from Asia, marsupials from Australia and last but not least, kingfishers from Europe! In BestZOO you can see some real gems, which can hardly be seen in any other Dutch zoo, such as tamanduas and wallaroos.

BestZOO is ideal for the smaller among us. The park is not too big and clear, the animals can be seen up close and there is a large playground and a petting zoo where they can romp while the parents can enjoy a snack and drink on the terrace!

Broekdijk 15

5681 PG Best

+31 (0)49 937 17 06 info@bestzoo.nl www.bestzoo.nl

Beekse Bergen Safaripark (Hilvarenbeek)

On safari in Beekse Bergen. Discover the beautiful natural environs of Safaripark

Beekse Bergen in the Province of Brabant. Enjoy a delightful break together. Take a safari through nature and come face-toface with wild animals on an educational and unique trip through the world of Beekse Bergen.

Stimulate all your senses during the impressive safaris at Beekse Bergen. Admire the expansive plains on foot, opt for adventure and take your own car, get on board the safari bus for an educational tour, or relax during a stunning boat trip. Each safari is unique and you can decide on the order you take them!

Step into the world of Beekse Bergen and experience what each season has to offer. The Safaripark is open all year round, including public holidays. Keep an eye on the current opening hours and plan your visit or overnight stay.

Beekse Bergen 1

5081 NJ Hilvarenbeek

+31 (0)88 900 03 21

www.beeksebergen.nl

Theme parks

There are many attraction parks in the region. The most famous theme parks within easy reach of Eindhoven are Efteling and Toverland. Bobbejaanland in Belgium is also nearby. All of these provide a range of thrill rides for children of all ages.

Efteling themepark (Tilburg)

Looking for exciting rollercoasters, enchanting attractions or spectacular parkshows; everyone will find what they are looking for in Efteling. Discover the largest theme park in The Netherlands. A unique park in the middle of nature.

Europalaan 1

5171 KW Kaatsheuvel www.efteling.com

Aquabest (Best)

Beachpark, cablepark (wakeboarding, waterskiing), In and outdoor-playground Dippiedoe, escaperoom etc.

Ekkersweijer 1

5681 RZ Best www.aquabest.nl

Toverland (Horst)

Six magical worlds full of adventure, shows and spectacular attractions. From coll and mysterious to dreamy and adventurous.

Toverlaan 2

5975 MR Sevenum www.toverland.com

Playgrounds

Every neighborhood of a city or town has its own smaller or larger open air playgrounds. Open air playgrounds in Eindhoven are for example:

Open air playground Speelpark de Splinter

A large open air playground in the north of Eindhoven. De Splinter is the outdoor play paradise of Eindhoven and the surrounding area. Children up to 12 years old have the space to play safely and wonderfully. Literally, because the playground in the Henri Dunantpark in Woensel-Noord is seven football fields in size! There are many playground equipment, a construction corner, a toddler corner and two toddler pools. There is also a petting zoo, a pirate island and a fort. And on the large picnic meadow it is wonderful to relax for children and supervisors. More information:

Rode

Kruislaan 2

5628 GM Eindhoven

www.speelparkdesplinter.nl

Open air playground Speelvereniging Philipsdorp

The playground has an area of approx. 7500 square meters and is completely fenced. The playground is characterized by a good overview, something especially parents with smaller children appreciate very much. From the terrace you have a view of the entire site. The playground has a WiFi network for guests. As a guest you can make free use of the internet via WiFi during opening hours.

Anthony van Leeuwenhoeklaan 30

5612 PB Eindhoven

www.speeltuinphilipsdorp.nl

Other open air playgrounds in the region:

● Sint Joseph speeltuin (www. sintjosephspeeltuin.nl)

● Speeltuin Kronenhoef

● Speeltuin voj (www.speeltuinvoj.nl)

● Speeltuin ’t Hofke

● Speeltuin Tetrodestraat

● Speeltuin Kabouterdorp (www. speeltuinkabouterdorp.nl) (Veldhoven)

● Speeltuin de Klimbim (Waalre)

● Speeltuin de Kievit (www.speeltuindekievit.nl) (Nuenen)

● Speeltuin de Viking (www. speeltuindeviking.com) (Geldrop)

● Speellandschap De Heiberg (www.speellandschapdeheiberg.nl) (Veldhoven)

Indoor playgrounds are for instance:

● Monkeytown (Valkenswaard and Mierlo)

● Ballorig (Veldhoven)

● Kidsplaza (Helmond)

Food & Drinks

Typical dutch food

● Beschuit met muisjes are crackers with pink/blue and white balls on them called muisjes (mice). Eaten when a baby is born; blue for a boy and pink for a girl.

● Stamppot is a typical winter dish, made of mashed potatoes and vegetables, such as carrots and onions (hutspot), chopped green cabbage (boerenkool) or sauerkraut (zuurkool). Stamppot is eaten with rookworst (smoked sausage) and gravy.

● Erwtensoep (pea soup) is eaten when the weather is cold. It is a tradition to eat it after ice-skating!

● Asperges (asparagus) are a typical spring delicacy. The Dutch like to eat them with ham, eggs and a hollandaise (melted butter).

● Hagelslag is a Dutch product, used abroad only as cake decoration, but the Dutch eat it on sandwiches! They come in many flavors.

● Kroket is a crispy crust that is filled with meat. The Dutch eat it with broodje kroket (bread) or at dinner with french fries.

● Bitterballen are a smaller round version of the kroket, and are usually eaten as a party snack.

● Stroopwafels are two thin waffles with syrup between them that tastes like caramel.

● Haring is eaten raw! On markets and in shopping malls you will find stands selling haring with freshly chopped onions.

● The consumption of dairy products is extremely high, which according to some scientists accounts for the high average height of Dutch men and women!

● Drop (liquorice) comes in a variety of different flavours and genres. There are four primary types of drop: soft & sweet, soft & salty, hard & sweet and hard & salty. The Dutch people eat the most amount of liquorice per capita of any people in the world.

Restaurants

Usefull websites to find restaurants in Eindhoven are:

www.thisiseindhoven.com/en/see-and-do/food-and-drinks www.thefork.com/restaurant+eindhoven

Markets

Weekly markets are set up in different locations around the region, and sell a wide range of food and other items, at lower prices. Markets are popular and are where to head if you want to mix with the locals!

● Large weekly market in the citycenter of Eindhoven every Tuesday between the Markt and the 18 Septemberplein.

● Large weekly market every Saturday on the Woenselse Markt in Eindhoven.

● Weekly market every Friday on Sint Gerardusplein in Eindhoven.

● Organic market every Friday on the Wilhelminaplein in Eindhoven.

● For more markets check: www.uwmarktspecialist.nl

by International Creative Women

A. Taste International flavours at Downtown Gourmet Market

B. Take gorgeous pictures at ‘T College, the most beautiful street in the city of Eindhoven

C. Shop small and unleash your creativity by joining the workshops at Creative Town.

D. Enjoy a local artisanal beer at the terrace of Stadsbrouwerij Eindhoven.

E. Visit the oldest part of Eindhoven at DOMUSDELA. The former Monastery Marienhage is accessible after 900 years.

Shops

Eindhoven is known throughout the region as a great place to shop. The Heuvel Galerie, the Piazza Centre, and the de Bijenkorf department store are particularly popular. There are plenty of topend fashion boutiques in the city centre, as well as a range of ethnic and health food stores for those looking for unusual ingredients.

● Opening hours vary slightly. Some shops are open from 09:30 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday. More open later (usually at 11:00 or 13:00) on Mondays, and close at 17:00 on Saturday.

● Shops in larger towns stay open (until 21:00) one evening each week, for koopavond (shopping evening).

● Many shops now open on one Sunday each month for koopzondag (shopping

Sunday). Some shops are open every Sunday.

● In Eindhoven, most stores are open in the city centre every Sunday from 10:00-17:00.

● Supermarkets are usually open Monday to Saturday until 20:00 or 22:00, and until 18:00 on Sundays.

● Many grocery stores also offer home delivery

Books & Record shops

Bookstore Spijkerman

The second-smallest bookshop in the Netherlands is located in De Bergen district in Eindhoven. From modern to classics and from non-fiction to philosophy.

Boekenberg

Also located in De Bergen is the children’s book store ‘De Boekenberg’. They offer a wide range of children’s books and a surprising collection of picture postcards and toys. Also if you’re looking for English books, educational books, Disney books, or young adult books.

Bookstore Van Piere

Van Piere is the biggest bookstore in Eindhoven and surroundings. You find this classic in the former Philips headquarters: De Admirant in the city center of Eindhoven.

Motta Art Books

Bookstore Motta specializes in books in the field of modern art, architecture, design, graphic design, photography, fashion, ethnography, and art books for kids.

Books 4 Life

A second-hand bookstore where 90% of the proceeds go to charity. Books 4 Life offers various book genres. Every week, the stock gets renewed.

Eppo

This comic shop at the Kleine Berg can be recognized by the chequered rocket in front of the facade. Eppo has a rich assortment of everything comics-related. In addition, you will find everything from games to cool gadgets.

Ray Elpee

Ray Elpee has been on the Kleine Beekstraat for a few years now. This small business filled with records sells vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, and nice gifts.

Velvet Music

Velvet Music is part of the Woensel Westside Stores. This shop specializes in music and film for young and old, in various genres. In addition to a wide range of new CDs and vinyl, Velvet Music is also the place to be if you’re looking for some second-hand gems.

CD Teek

In 1989, CD Teek started out as a music library and is now a charming record shop with a wide range of products. Discover new releases, second-hand vinyl, rare cuts, and interesting vintage items.

Memory Music

Looking for a break on the quiet side of the city center? Memory Music is a music store where you can search for special editions and rare titles.

Bullit Klassiek

A CD specialty store for classical music. You can find the shop in the foyer of concert hall Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.

De Platenzaak

Record store de Platenzaak originated from the love for music. Prince, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd name it, and they have it on vinyl. In their own words: ‘Vinyl is back’.

International Supermarkets

Indian Food Store

A place for mangoes, coconuts, okras and chili peppers. In this shop on the Grote Berg you will also find Indian snacks, lots of herbs and beer brands.

Sri Akshaya supermarket

Indian supermarket at the Tinelstraat with a range of Authentic Indian Food Products; rice, flour, spices, pulses,pickels, paste, oil, ghee, cool drinks, vegetables, snacks, cosmetics, toileteries & pooja Items. Also Fresh vegetables, Green Leaves and seasonal fruits.

Amazing Sang Lee

The Kruisstraat is packed with foreign supermarkets and one of them is Amazing Sang Lee. In the ‘Toko XL’ you will find a huge range of products from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Surinam and Mexico.

Polo Smak

At the Geldropsweg you can find this Polish speciality foodstore.

Nostalgia D&R

In a side street of the Kruisstraat is Nostalgie D&R, a supermarket with food and non-food products from Russia. There is also a large selection of drinks.

Megacenter Department Store

This huge store in Tongelre sells pretty much everything you need in the kitchen. Among the thousands of products you will find pressure cookers, Turkish tea sets and beautiful terracotta bowls.

Vershal Het Veem

You’ll find about twenty eateries and shops under one roof here. The eye-and-nosecatcher is without a doubt spice shop Hicham. Fragrances and colours of spices and herbs from all over the world are beautifully displayed here.

Semolina

In the city centre you will find this Italian shop with delicious cheeses, fresh pasta, olives and real cannoli. Don’t feel like cooking? At Semolina you can also pick up (or have it catered) homemade meals and sandwiches.

Amazing Oriental

One of the largest Asian supermarkets is located on the Langdonkenstraat, near the Philips Stadium. This huge shop sells everything from snacks to crockery. You can also place orders online.

Dbanyan

For authentic products from India and for lovers of Asian cuisine there is a new shop in the neighborhood Meerhoven at Meerwater 15.

EXTRA TIP: on the Kruisstraat you will find many more shops which sell foreign products. From African supermarkets to Moroccan greengrocers and Turkish bakers. On Saturday, the Woensel Market at the end of the Kruisstraat is highly recommended.

by Nuno Curado

1. Sneaky Squirrels in the Stadswandelpark

Look for them hopping in the tree branches or quickly running on the ground.

2. Dragonflies along the Dommel

Dressed up in metallic blue, dark red or light green, these fast-flying insects are only active during spring and summer.

3. Peregrine Falcons in the Sint-Catharinakerk

The fastest bird on the planet also calls Eindhoven its home. Living their life high above makes them difficult to spot, but luckily we can follow them online: webcams.peregrines.nl/

4. Mushroom mania in the Phillips de Jonge Park

From bright red Fly Amanitas to glazy white Porcelain mushrooms, when autumn comes dozens of species sprout in the city’s forest parks.

5. Birds in our own backyard

Our own house gardens are teeming with wildlife! Plant wild flowers to attract butterflies and set up bird feeders or a nest box to see wild birds up close.

Nuno is a wildlife ecologist fascinated with urban nature. www.wild-eindhoven.com Wild Eindhoven

Recreation

For those who prefer the great outdoors, the countryside in the region is surprisingly green, and is a lovely area for those who like to bike, walk, or simply drink a beer on a picturesque terrace on a small Brabant village market square.

There are many cycling routes that are marked and easy to follow. This can be a fun way to discover green areas outside the towns and cities with your children.

Cycling in Brabant

You can plan out your own route and the distances for your bike trip using the cycle route network which is mapped out across the province. Each intersection has an information panel with a map of the route so you can always modify your trip.

The cycle paths are signposted with the intersection numbers and arrows showing you the way. Getting lost is a thing of the past! Each intersection also has a panel with a map, so you are always free to adjust your route if you wish. The distances between the intersections are also indicated on the signs.

There are also several themed routes. Please check:

www.visitbrabant.com/en/things-to-do/ cycling-in-brabant

Or use for example the “Route You” app to find the nicest cycle, walking and motorcycle routes and print the route map or download to your GPS device.

Tip: To know more about the Dutch cycle culture and tips on how to survive:

www.thisiseindhoven.com/en/citylife/a-survival-guide-to-cycling-in-thenetherlands

Genneper Parken

The Genneper Parken area is located in the south of Eindhoven along the rivers Dommel and Tongelreep, the latter of which in particular has managed to retain its natural character and meanders strongly. This stream valley area is part of the ecological main structure of the Netherlands. Various shorter walking routes have been plotted here and you can also walk along the Tongelreep to Aalst and further.

Looking for a sporty, cultural, relaxing but above all fun day out in Eindhoven? You are also in the right place at Genneper Parken. Genneper Parken is a sports and recreation area in the south of Eindhoven with numerous possibilities. Whether you are looking for a day out with your family, relatives, friends or partner, Genneper Parken always has something to offer with its eleven very diverse accommodations.

Mini golf, into nature or experience prehistoric times. To make your day out in Eindhoven as fun as possible, you can create unique combinations of activities at Genneper Parken. For example, you can play mini golf at Paviljoen Genneper Parken and then go back in time at preHistorisch Dorp or take a walk through nature. Also nice: visit the animals at Genneper Hoeve, come ice skating at the IJssportcentrum Eindhoven in winter or swim a few laps at the Tongelreep. The choice is yours!

www.eindhovensport.nl/actueel/ genneper-parken

Groote Heide

Almost fifteen thousand (!) acres of gorgeous nature. Stretching from the green southern side of Eindhoven, past the Belgium-Dutch border and towards Hamont-Achel and Neerpelt.

Six municipalities (Cranendonck, Eindhoven, Hamont-Achel, Heeze-Leende, Neerpelt and Valkenswaard) have joined forces to both nourish ‘their’ natural property and raise awareness for it.

De Groote Heide is a diverse and varied area of natural beauty of exceptional importance on both sides of the BelgiumDutch border. Due to its unique biodiversity, De Groote Heide ranks among the top 10 of nature reserves in Europe. And if this isn’t enough of a recommendation for you: the place is also of an astounding beauty!

www.degrooteheide.eu

Strabrechtse Heide (Heeze)

The Strabrechtse Heide is approximately 1500 ha and is located in municipalities of Heeze-Leende, Someren and GeldropMierlo. At first glance you think you see an immense plain of bush and heather, but nothing could be further from the truth. Around the fens - the Beuven is the largest fen in the Netherlands! - special plants such as water spoon and carnivorous sundew grow. Get down on your knees to admire these and other beautiful bloomers. There is a good chance that you will also see one of the many dragonfly species - the fens are teeming with them -, a moor frog or maybe even a natterjack toad.

Visitors have access to most of the heath. The sandy paths are situated in such a way that animals and plants can lead an undisturbed existence. Due to the vulnerability of the area, only quiet forms of recreation are allowed. But, what could be better than walking, cycling or on horseback looking out over these varied plains? Also always nice to see how the shepherd and his inseparable sheepdog together tend the herd.

www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/ Natuurgebieden/heeze-leende

De Peel

De Peel is a largely excavated moor area on the border of the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg.

It is a varied landscape with impenetrable peat swamps, open heathlands, vast plains, various lakes and fens, groves and sandy ridges. Countless special plants grow in this paradise for nature lovers and hikers and there is a rich bird area.

The enormous diversity attracts over a hundred species of breeding and migratory birds, making De Peel one of the richest bird areas in Western Europe. Discover this beautiful nature reserve, surrounded by authentic Brabant municipalities such as Asten, Deurne, Gemert-Bakel, Helmond and Laarbeek.

You can learn all about this in National Park De Groote Peel and Buitencentrum De Pelen.

www.visitbrabant.com/nl/waar-te-gaan/ de-peel

Freedom Walk Eindhoven

Freedom Walk from Eindhoven is a historical walk of 5.2 kilometers through the center of her city called Freedom Walk.

After four years of German occupation, Eindhoven was liberated on September 18, 1944. The liberation was part of the Allied military operation Market Garden.

What is the Freedom Walk? Today, the inhabitants of Eindhoven live in freedom. Being free is becoming commonplace. Just like peace and prosperity. Can you imagine what it must have been like during the occupation?

Freedom Walk gives you an insight into the occupation years in Eindhoven. You will experience what the citizens of Eindhoven have experienced while walking. Enjoying the green center of Eindhoven, you can imagine the Second World War events that took place in Eindhoven. These are packaged in a monument, a “Stumbling Stone” or a Listening Stone, the text of which can be viewed via route.nl.

www.route.nl/uitgelicht/routes/freedomwalk

For more information about the liberation of Eindhoven please visit the website: www.stichting18september.nl or email info@stichting18september.nl

National Monument Camp Vught: 32,000 stories and seven seasons is a multifaceted exhibition about the history of Camp Vught, Nazism and above all, the people who were imprisoned here. www.nmkampvught.nl

Top 10 of Visit Brabant

● Walking route 5 km

“Mastbos”

● Cycle route 23 km

“National Park de Biesbosch”

● Walking route 6,5 km

“Cartierheide”

● Walking route 10 km

“Oisterwijkse bossen en vennen”

● Cycle route 45 km

“Maashorst ”

● Cycle route 25 km

“Groote Heide”

● Horseback riding route 11,5 km

“Cartierheide”

● Walking route 6 km

“De Kalmthoutse heide”

● Walking route 9,5 km

“Landgoed de Utrecht ”

● Cycle route 28 km

“Strabrechtse heide”

For the exact routes please check: www.visitbrabant.com

10 unique architectural highlights by Visit Brabant

From a suspended bicycle roundabout to an events hall in the shape of an alien UFO, North Brabant boasts a large number of architectural highlights. We’ve gathered together the most unique hotspots for you. Don’t forget your camera when you visit these structures, because they are certainly photogenic!

1. Spherical Houses (Bolwoningen)’s-Hertogenbosch

These futuristic spherical houses were designed by architect Dries Kreijkamp. You will find no fewer than 50 of these tiny houses in the Maaspoort district.

2. Evoluon – Eindhoven

It’s as if a flying saucer landed in Brabant. The Evoluon is without a doubt the most unique building you will come across in the city of Eindhoven. What’s more, this architectural wonder has never been equalled anywhere in the world. Built by Philips in 1966 and is now a museum.

3. Tilburg Station

This railway station is renowned for its floating canopy, which is known locally as the ‘prawn cracker roof’. Next to this railway station you can admire all types of industrial heritage in the Spoorzone (Railway Zone). Old railway workshops have been transformed into revived concepts.

4. Poort van Breda (Breda Gate)

These striking buildings will certainly catch your attention as you walk through the Valkenberg Park in Breda. The Breda Gate is a residential complex with two towers, one round and one square.

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5. Hovenring – Veldhoven

A flying roundabout for bicycles is suspended from a 70 metre high pylon. This exclusive roundabout allows cyclists and pedestrians to move from Eindhoven to Veldhoven unhindered, and without having to cross a busy traffic intersection. It will give you an unusual cycling experience.

6. Cube Houses – Helmond

North Brabant is home to houses in all shapes and sizes, with something for everyone. Helmond has 21 of these unusual cube houses, designed by Piet Blom. After completing construction in 1977 he developed a liking for them and in 1984 he built 38 cube houses in Rotterdam.

7. Kempentoren – Tilburg

This 37 metre high tower in Spoorpark in Tilburg looks out across the Spoorgebied district. The view from the top of the Kempentoren tower is magnificent and certainly worth climbing the 192 steps. In good weather you can see as far as Breda, Geertruidenberg and Hilvarenbeek.

8. Chassé Theater – Breda

You will find the largest (film) theatre in the south of the country in Breda. With three theatre auditoriums and restaurants, Chassé Theater is a popular location for culture lovers. Architect Herman Hertzberger described the theater as the ‘most exuberant’ building he ever designed.

9. Paleiskwartier (Palace District) –’s-Hertogenbosch

The Paleiskwartier next to the Central Station in ‘s-Hertogenbosch is a great example of inner city life; a bustling place where people live and work. It includes a cinema, hotel and various culinary hotspots.

10. Blob – Eindhoven

The Blob is an unusual gem on the Eindhoven street scene. Blob stands for Binary Large Object, which in computer terms means a spaghetti-like mixture of data. It is located on the ’18 September Square’ in the city center. The 25 metre high organically shaped building is made of glass and steel.

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Dutch Sports Culture

Dutch sports culture

The Dutch think that it is important that everyone has a chance to participate in sports. That is why there are sporting activities available for all ages and abilities. Playing sports is not just a healthy activity, but it is also a social activity. Sport clubs and organisations regularly organise parties, gatherings and other social activities.

If you join a sport club, your level of fitness and skills do not matter. They accept all levels, from beginner to advanced. In fact, most sport clubs in the Netherlands are organised in such a way that there is plenty of room for recreational athletes to practice their sport. And if you are looking to practice a sport at a high(er) level, please reach out to the club and ask them about the possibilities.

Voluntary Work

There are two types of sport providers in the Netherlands: sport clubs (in Dutch: “sportvereniging”) and commercial providers. The membership of a sport club is often less expensive than that of a commercial provider, since clubs are run by volunteers. The Board, the person behind the bar, and the trainer on the field, are

often all volunteers. When you join a club, always ask whether they expect for you to volunteer or whether there is anything you can do for the club. With a commercial provider, you usually pay a bit more, but they will not expect you to volunteer.

Eindhoven Sport

Eindhoven Sport is the sports department of the municipality of Eindhoven. The department’s goal is to encourage as many people as possible to take part in physical exercise. They also rent out sport halls and fields and promotes the Ir. Ottenbad and De Tongelreep swimming pools, which are also part of the municipality.

You will find more information about sport clubs and sport facilities in Eindhoven at www.eindhovensport.nl or the website www.kiesjesportenkunst.nl or contact our sports coordinator Saskia Reuhman, reuhman@eindhoven.nl.

If you would like to keep up to date with what is happening in sports, please follow Eindhoven Sport on Twitter and/or Facebook.

Sport accommodations

Area 51

Area 51 located in Eindhoven and is the largest indoor park of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg for e.g. inline skaters, skateboarders, BMX-ers, MTB-ers, stuntsteppers and WCMX-ers.

www.area51eindhoven.nl

Commit040

Commit040 is the place for the popular urban sport freerunning. Since August 2018, this accommodation at Strijp-S offers space for everyone with an interest in freerunning to get to know this sport. From beginners to top talents such as world champion Bart van der Linden trains here. The space is not only perfectly suited for freerunning, but tricking has also found its new place here.

www.dynamo-eindhoven.nl/stijlen/ commit

Indoor swimming pools

• Tongelreep (Eindhoven South)

For baby and toddler swimming lessons to more elderly swimming classes. At the National Swimming Center the Tongelreep you can indulge yourself if you’re looking for a nice swim, a movement class, water polo, diving, synchronized swimming, bootcamp or snorkling. Water rats of all ages, with or without a disability can go to the Tongelreep.

www.eindhovensport.nl/zwemmen/ tongelreep

• ir. Ottenbad (Eindhoven North)

Indoor swimming pool with a recreational pool, 25-meter swimming pool, instruction pool, therapy pool, toddler baths and swimming pool with a slide.

In addition you can enjoy a wide variety of swimming and exercise classes. Also special shielded swimming lessons for women only by female swimming instructors. Fun activities are organized too, such as aqua sports lessons as well laps or water festival.

www.eindhovensport.nl/zwemmen/ ir-ottenbad

Ice Sports Center Eindhoven (ice skating)

Ice Sports Center Eindhoven has three beautiful ice rinks: the 400-meter track, the ice hockey rink and the training rink. The 400-meter track is semi-covered. Ice sports center Eindhoven stands for skating fun for everyone. Come skate recreational or experience the excitement during one of the many competitions such as ice hockey, figure skating, speeding or short track and experience numerous fun and sports activities during the school holidays.

www.ijssportcentrum.nl

TU/e Student Sport Center

Sport is central in Eindhoven and at the university. The Student Sport Center

Eindhoven (SSC) is the most extensive of all Dutch universities, offering all students and staff of TU/e, Fontys Hogescholen

Eindhoven and Design Academy

Eindhoven sport (70 sports), recreation, health and relaxation. Our sport cards, allowing you to participate in all sports and courses, are available at low rates. https://ssceindhoven.tue.nl/

Monk Bouldergym Eindhoven

Bouldering is climbing on walls up to 4m high. Without rope, climbing harness or other aids. The bouldering gym is the hippest alternative to the gym; bouldering makes you fit, strong, slim and flexible! In Monk you will find more than 200 “boulders” (short climbing routes) on all kinds of different walls. New boulders are built every week. There are thick crash mats under the walls.

www.monk.nl

Non-commercial Sport Clubs

BC Eindhoven

Since March 2019 I am a member of the Badminton club ‘BC Eindhoven’. There are 2 free-play evenings per week, and for competition players, there is also a training evening. The club has approximately 170 members of which about 30 are internationals. In the club we also have training specifically for kids/ youth, and in that category we have an even higher percentage of internationals. Although I speak Dutch, I really appreciated that all formal communication is sent in both English and Dutch. I also felt that everyone was welcoming to newcomers, and people are ready to speak in English, although for me the evenings at the club were a good time to practice my Dutch. I joined in March and already in the new season (which started in August) I joined the competition. Joining the free-play can be a lot of fun as you get to play with many different people (there is a round-robin kind of system) but still at a similar level. On top of that, I found the training to really improve my skills in a short time.

-- Gabi Ruijten-Dodoiu, Romania

bceindhoven.nl/ info@bceindhoven.nl

by Saskia Reuhman

1 Did you know that with most of the sportsclubs in Holland you can do a free trial lesson? In this way you will find out quickly if the sports(club) fits you!

2 Did you know that Eindhoven has an awesome Urban Sportspark? Here you can practice different (urban)sports for free. (Halvemaanstraat 130, 5651 BR Eindhoven)

3 Brabant has a lot of nature, go and explore them by foot. This is not only good for physical activation, it also reduces stress!

4 We have collect activities, projects and inspiration especially for women who want to work out with other women in Eindhoven! Take a look at our exercise guide.

www.eindhovensport.nl/sporten/sportenvoor-doelgroepen/sporten-voor-vrouwen#

5 There are various sports events in Eindhoven. There is always something to do for young and old. Participate in a sporting event or visit a sporting event is an ideal day out for sports enthusiasts, families or friends!

www.eindhovensport.nl/sporten/sporten-ineindhoven/sportkalender

Saskia Reuhman Sports coordinator Gemeente Eindhoven

Ice Skating club IJCE on ice and more

Want to learn to skate? Or improve you skating by training? On ice in winter or inline in summer? And become a member of an active and sociable club? IJsclub

Eindhoven (IJCE) is the club for speedskating enthusiasts in the region. IJCE is not only active on the ice in the winter, IJCE also offers activities such as inline-skating, road cycling, mountain biking and boot camp in the summer and you can do shorttrack skating on the ice-hockey rink the whole year round.

IJCE welcomes everybody, whether you are a recreational or a competitive skater, experienced or just learning to skate, young or old. You can participate in skating competitions or skate for recreation when you are a member of IJCE.

info@ijce.nl

www.ijce.nl/en

Bandy as a dynamic alternative for ice hockey

For our Scandinavian and Russian guests, Bandy needs no introduction, and we are happy to welcome every season a few of them in our team. For the other hockey players and skaters: Bandy is based on the principles of Field hockey, and is a mix of Ice hockey and Field hockey. You can call it ice hockey with a ball, or field hockey on ice. In fact, it doesn´t matter because it is fun, dynamic and technical. The biggest difference with ice hockey is that it is played with a ball, a shorter stick, there is no physical contact, like body-checking and doesn’t have an overkill on rules: no icing and offside.

As a good neighbour from High Tech

Campus, Bandy-Eindhoven exists for 50 years. The dimensions of the skating halls in the Netherlands are 60x30 metres, so we speak of Rink-bandy and play with 6 against 6.

Bandy Eindhoven recently started with a junior (10-15y) team next to our senior team (30+). For both teams we are open for new members. You bring the enthusiasm and basic skating skills, we take care of the rest ! For an easy introduction of 2 freetrial training sessions, we can provide the equipment. You only bring skates, thermo underwear and gloves.

Eindhovense Bandy Club

www.Bandy-Eindhoven.nl

Oranje Rood Hockey

Oranje-Rood is thé place to play (field) hockey and where you can Connect, where you can Play and where you can Grow! We offer you a very social environment where you can meet (new) people:

● On the pitch with your team members. In total we have 2600 members of which around 1600 youth members and 1000 adults.

● Off the pitch to enjoy many social events like tournaments, BBQ’s, Business events and other gatherings.

We Connect – We Play – We Grow

At Oranje-Rood we offer many options for you and your family to play; from the early age of 3 years up to 80 and beyond! You can join when you only want to train (every week evening possible) or only want to play matches. Since we offer all levels, you can enter as complete novice, but you can also play at experienced level.

Trained professionals, we call them entert(r) ainers, accompany your children and focus not only on the hockey skills but also on the social skills. Important aspect is that older children learn how to give trainings themselves to younger children.

+31 (0)40 870 68 59

www.hcoranje-rood.nl

@hcoranjerood

Tennisclub Meerhoven

Hi (aspiring) tennis players!

Tennisvereniging Meerhoven is situated in the west of Eindhoven at Waterfront 2. We are always happy to welcome new players. At the moment we have eight all weather tennis-courts (LED-lighting) to play free tennis in a casual atmosphere from 08.30 - 23.00h daily. Unique about our club is our wide spectrum of playing strength. We start from beginner but go up to Dutch Champions level, so all players should find strength-appropriate opponents. And maybe good to know: our members are aged between 6 till 90 years old!

During the year we organize several (open) tournaments and many teams participate in the KNLTB competitions. We offer many opportunities to play good matches and get to know other people.

For inexperienced players or players who wish to improve we offer additional suitable tennis lessons by a professional trainer for all ages, in either Dutch or English. In the training sessions you will receive advice about technical skills and strategic concepts.

After the match or training you have the opportunity to analyze the match with your opponents. This is also a great time to socialize with your club mates over a glass of beer or cup of tea in our cozy bar or terrace!

+31 (0)6 48 52 15 60

ledenadministratie@tvmeerhoven.nl

www.tvmeerhoven.nl

Footballclub Brabantia (VV Brabantia)

“I am a 37 years old French man living in Eindhoven since the end of 2016. We moved with my wife from Istanbul, Turkey. As soon as we arrived, I wanted to join a football team. My choice went to the RKVV Brabantia club. It is actually a very old a big club turning 100 years old in 2022 with more than 1,100 members.

The team I am a part of is really international with players from the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. We train and play twice a week during the season. We also organize social events such as diners and barbecues where we all gather to have a good time. There is a strong social dimension to the team that was very useful as we exited the covid-19 lockdown situation. As soon as authorized, we started training again. It was the occasion to get out of home and see people again. This made us feel that life was slowly going back to normal.”

--

Adrien, France

info@vvbrabantia.nl

www.vvbrabantia.nl

Football Club Eindhoven (FC Eindhoven)

FC Eindhoven is the football club of and for Eindhoven. We are a community where all facets of football come together. As a football player, fan or sponsor you can come to FC Eindhoven, whoever you are. We are the football club of everyone who feels like a resident of Eindhoven.

The club was founded in 1909, making it the oldest football club in the city. Blue and white are the club colours. We play our matches in the Jan Louwers Stadium in the South of Eindhoven. In 1937 we won the national cup and in 1954 we became national champions of the Netherlands. Our futsal team plays in the top of the Netherlands and holds the record for most league titles.

As a club, we bring together all facets of football. We have Profs, Amateurs, Men, Women, Youth and Futsal. We use the Eindhoven mentality to pioneer, to be creative and to use our pride and passion to challenge players, staff members, supporters, sponsors, employees to always move forward. This is also reflected in our playing style: Always looking ahead!

Do you have affinity with football and would you like to be part of our social environment? Come and visit the Jan Louwers Stadium and discover the ecosystem of the Blue and White.

The region has much to offer in many other sports, including (English/Dutch):

● Athletics-atletiek

● Badminton-badminton;

● Basketball-basketbal;

● Climbing-klimsport ;

● Cycling-wielersport ;

● Field sports-veldsporten;

● Football/soccer-voetbal;

● Golf-golf ;

● Gymnastics-gymnastiek/turnen;

● Hockey-hockey ;

● Horse-riding-manages/paardensport ;

● Ice skating-schaatsen;

● Martial arts-vecht/ zelfverdedigingssport ;

● Motor sport-auto/motorsport ;

● Racket sports-racket sport ;

● Rugby-rugby ;

● Shooting/Archery-schietsport/ boogschieten;

● Squash-squash;

● Tennis-tennis;

● Water sports-watersport .

Overview non-commercial sport clubs in Eindhoven:

For an overview of all the sportsclubs check out the website of Eindhoven Sport: www.eindhovensport.nl/sporten/sporten-in-eindhoven/sportaanbieders or have a look at the new website www.kiesjesportenkunst.nl

Akka & Panna academy Football

Badmintonclub

Hanevoet

Badminton

CVV Rust Roest Football

Dynamo

To dance / Urban sports / Fighting and defense sports

ESWZV Nayade Swimming (Students)

Eindhoven Raptors American Footbal

Eindhovense Heart

Trim Foundation (EHTS)

To walk / Volley-ball / Yoga / Badminton

Almonte Basketball Basketball

Badminton club Smashing Bruang Badminton

The PSV Foundation

Amputee football / Football / Bootcamp

ESH Da Vinci Archery (Students)

EHV Handball

Eindhoven Handball

Eindhoven Shamrocks GAA Club

Gaelic Football

Area 51 Eindhoven Urban sports: BMX, Skateboarding ARS (gymnastics association)

Gymnastics

Badminton Club Eindhoven Badminton

Commit040

BCAB Eindhoven Badminton

Don Quishoot student hockey Hockey (Students)

ESR Thêta Rowing (Students)

Eindhoven Athletics

Adapted sports / Athletics

Eindhoven Bandy Club

Hockey / Ice skating

CKV Rust Rust Korfball

Dr. AF Philips group water scouting

Scouting / Canoeing / Rowing / Swimming

ESSV Avalanche Boarders To ski (Students)

FC Eindhoven Football

Eindhoven Bowling Association Bowling

Urban sports: Freerunning, Crossfit

Diving association

Delphinus Eindhoven To dive

EST Suca

Gymnastics and gymnastics (Students)

Eindhoven Cricket Club Cricket

Eindhoven Go Club Go

ERV Beatrix Rowing

Eindhoven Fishing Association

Fishing

ESAC (Eindhoven Student Alpine Club)

Climbing and mountaineering (Students)

EKV Beatrix Canoeing

ESBV Panache Badminton (Students)

ELTV Tennis

ESBV Samourais

Fighting and defense sports / Jiu Jitsu / Judo / Karate (Students)

En Garde fencing association

Adapted sports / Screens

ESBV Tantalus Basketball (Students)

ESFV Vertigo Frisbee (Students)

EST Fellenoord Tennis (Students)

ETV Olympia

ESIJV Icehawks Ice hockey (Students)

ESTVV Taveres Table tennis (Students)

Gymnastics and gymnastics / Freerunning ETV Volley Tennis

Count Folke

Bernadotte Group II Scouting

Ice hockey club

Eindhoven

Kemphanen Ice hockey

PSV Cricket Club

Cricket

Longbow club Beatrix Archery

Kids on ice Ice skating

PSV Gymnastics

Gymnastics and gymnastics

PSV Masters Swimming PSV diving Diving

Roller skating association RC de

Lichtstad Roller hockey

Scouting

Doornakkers Scouting

Rugby Club Eindhoven Rugby

Scouting Scoutman Latour Scouting

ESKV Impact

Fighting and defense sports / Boxing / Kickboxing (Students)

ESVV Hajraa Volley-ball (Students)

Figure Skating Academy the Netherlands Ice skating

HC Eindhoven Hockey

MVC the Hangar Volley-ball

PSV Handball Handball

PSV Synchro Team

Eindhoven

Synchronized swimming / Swimming

Rugby Club Oldfants Rugby

Scouting Johannes

Vianney Scouting

Scouting St. Sebastian Scouting Scouting Oriole Scouting Sport N Socialize Badminton

Red Lobster Divers Foundation

Adapted diving

SV Woenselse Boys Football

Tennis club De

Heihoef Tennis

TV Triotters

Triathlon

Swimming and polo club Aegir

Water polo / Swimming

Special Talents Foundation

Adapted sports: Football

Taekwondo Eindhoven

Fighting and defense sports / Taekwondo

Tennis club

Tegenbosch Tennis

VCE / PSV

Adapted Volley-ball

Therapeutic Swimming Foundation

Adapted swimming

Taekwondo association

Kawarmala

Taekwondo

TTV Flash Table tennis

VV Brabantia Football

ESSRV Quatsh Squash (Students)

ESVV Pusphaira Football (Students)

Genneper Parks Tennis Tennis

HC Orange-Red Hockey

Our Pleasure in Oranje (OGIO) 1864

ESSV Hoc Habet Screens (Students)

ESWV Squadra Veloce Cycling (Students)

GP Bulls Adapted sports: electric wheelchair hockey

Ice club Eindhoven (IJCE) Ice skating

Adapted archery / Archery PSV CREZ Swimming

PSV Baseball and Softball Association Baseball / Softball

PSV Korfball Korfball

PSV Swimming sports

PSV Water Polo Water polo

Scouting Angelo

Roncalli Scouting

Scouting Père

Kersten Stratum

Scouting

MI BOSIE Foundation Swimming

Diving / Synchronized swimming / Water polo / Swimming

Scouting Mayor Welschen Meerhoven Scouting

Scouting St. Raphael Scouting

Horse Riding for the Disabled East Brabant Foundation (SPGOB)

Adapted horse riding

SV Tivoli Football

Table tennis club

Strijp

Table tennis

SV Unitas ‘59 Football

Table tennis club

Renata

Table tennis

TV de Doornakkers Tennis TV Prinsejagt Tennis

VV DBS

Football / Adapted Football

VV Nieuw Woensel Football

Language

Nearly all Dutch people speak good English, and if they hear you speak Dutch with a foreign accent, they will probably turn to English immediately! Nevertheless, learning some of the local language is highly recommended. It will help you to settle in, and the locals will appreciate that you have made the effort!

To get official recognition of your Dutch language skills (in order to work for instance) you must follow a course that offers exams within the NT2 (Dutch as a Second Language) structure. This is administered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

Eindhoven Library

Next to the available books, newspapers, ebooks and so on there are plenty of events for Internationals, such as free Language café, Reading Pier collection for kids and storytelling, Makers Club (7-13 years) and Makers Space (13 years and up, also adults), eating together monthly, Language Referral, and Free legal advice (Jureka). Children’s memberships are free, students receive a 20% discount on membership fees.

The International Children’s Book Collection consist also of English, Italian, Chinese, French, Romanian, Bulgarian, Persian, Polish, Ukranian books. Later this year also: Indian, Spanish, Korean and Turkish books. For more information and dates/times please check: www.bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/english

Other cities also have language cafés and international events in their libraries.

Language Café at the Eindhoven Library

Learning the Dutch language by putting it into practice, that is the idea behind the language café. Do you find it a bit difficult to have a conversation in Dutch? Does the idea of practicing speaking Dutch with others appeal to you? In small groups (of at most five persons and a volunteer) you will discuss all kinds of subjects. A visit to the supermarket, a parent meeting at school, a birthday visit to a neighbor- everything can be a topic of conversation. Sessions take place on Thursday mornings, in the Eindhoven Library in the Witte Dame, from 10:30-12:00. Join us!

The Reading Pier

Launched in 2018, The Reading Pier is Eindhoven’s first English library for children. Started as an initiative by two moms in search of English books for their own children, the project quickly grew within the international community to become a small library. Its mission is to promote English literacy for all children. Looking for English books for your kids? Then drop by The Reading Pier’s youth department of the Eindhoven Library (in the Witte Dame). There are weekly English story telling sessions for kids on Wednesdays at the

Eindhoven Library: 10:30 for 0-4 years-olds / 4:00 for 4-10 year-olds

TheReadingPier

thereadingpier@gmail.com

Language café

In a relaxed atmosphere and while enjoying a cup of coffee / tea, participants can practice speaking the Dutch language in small groups under the guidance of our language coaches (online registration: www.humanitas.nl/afdeling/eindhoven/ activiteiten/meedoen-in-de-wijken/). Time: Every Friday morning from 10.15 - 11.30 am.

Humanitas building (Zernikestraat 11-13, Eindhoven)

+31 (0)40 206 53 50 meedoenindewijken@humanitas.nl www.humanitas.nl/afdeling/eindhoven/

Taalkracht Eindhoven

Veldhoven Library has a Chinese children’s book zone. They have more than 200 Chinese books for children ages 1-6. They also organize storytelling sessions in Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, and Italian. For more information go to: www.bibliotheekveldhoven.nl/actueel/ jeugd.html

Humanitas

Humanitas ‘Meedoen in de Wijken’ (Participating in the Neighborhoods) helps Eindhoven residents of foreign descent to improve their Dutch so that they can actively participate in society. Voluntary language coaches support Eindhoven residents of foreign origin in learning or improving the Dutch language. Participants can follow language support for six months to even a whole year; either in an individual process or in a group. Language groups are composed on the basis of level and district.

Taalkracht can help you to get a better place in society. Taalkracht organizes courses for everyone from the age of 18. You can contact us if you want to learn to read, write, speak or understand (better) Dutch. The following details apply to the courses:

● The courses are offered on behalf of the municipalities in South-East Brabant under the Education and Vocational Education Act (WEB). These courses are free for the participants.

● If you are obliged to integrate, you are not allowed to participate in the free offer.

● The duration of the course depends on the starting level.

● The courses are both during the day and in the evening, close to home as much as possible.

● You can always start in a school year.

● There are no classes during the school holidays.

● Lessons once a week for 3 hrs.

Lesson locations

The locations of Ster College are at de Blécourtstraat 1 and Willem de Rijkelaan 3 in Eindhoven. Ster College also offers lessons in a number of regional municipalities and at various primary schools in Eindhoven (online registration).

+31 (0)40 269 44 44 info@taalkracht.nl www.taalkracht.nl

Blixembosch International Community

Blixembosch had its first meeting with expats in November 2019. The 25 attendees discussed the needs for contact with Dutch residents to practice the Dutch language. The result is a monthly language cafe where people can meet and talk in Dutch in an informal atmosphere.

Both a morning and an evening session are planned to take place monthly at the VTA Building (Overture 2).

Participation is free, but registration by email is required:

blixemboschcommunity@gmail.com. Find more information follow the Blixembosch International Community page on Facebook.

Eindhoven is home to many heritage language schools!

A heritage language school is a program that offers children the opportunity to develop one of the languages they speak at home or that is part of their cultural heritage.

Holland Expat Center South organizes Expat Language

Lounges where you can speak directly with language school instructors in the region. Check our website for more information!

Heritage language (mother tongue) schools provide the opportunity for multilingual children to follow lessons in a language they speak at home, but are not able to study at school. The Eindhoven region is fortunate to have this valuable form of education available in over twenty languages!

Heritage language education falls outside the scope of the Dutch education system. The lessons are usually organized by nonprofit initiatives and take place after school or in the weekend throughout the school year.

Heritage language education is a universal right according to UNESCO

Parents want their children to be able to connect with other people who speak the same language, to learn to read and write in the home language, and to understand the traditions of the culture. It has been shown that a strong foundation in the home language leads to greater social and academic success overall for multilingual children.

Purpose

Heritage Language Education Network (HLE Network) is a platform that ensures that families, Dutch schools, and education advisors can easily find information about the available programs. The HLE Network website has school lists as well as news, event info, and other resources.

HLE Network

Eindhoven is proud to be the home of many heritage language schools! Among the languages on offer (or expected to become on offer) are: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin & Taiwanese), Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Indian (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, & Malayalam), Italian, Korean, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

Check the website for an up-to-date list of schools:

www.hlenetwork.org

hlenet.org@gmail.com

Holland Expat Center South organizes Expat Language Lounges where you can speak directly with language school instructors in the region. Check our website for more information!

Education is compulsory (leerplicht) in the Netherlands from the ages of 5 to 16, however, most children start to attend primary school at age 4. While the structure of primary education in the Netherlands is straightforward, the structure of the Dutch secondary education system often seems confusing because of the multiple paths and graduation ages in high school.

In reality, Dutch secondary schools are similar to those in most other countries, with one stream to prepare students for vocational training (VMBO), and another to prepare students for university (VWO). The main difference in the Netherlands is that there is a third, middle, stream in high schools that prepares students to study at universities of applied sciences (HAVO).

DUTCH SCHOOLS

Education in the Netherlands consists of the following levels:

● Pre-Primary Education

● Basisschool (Primary Education)

● Secondary Education (VMBO, HAVO, VWO)

● Tertiary Education:

- Vocational Education (MBO and company schools)

- University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

- Research University (Universiteit)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EINDHOVEN

(Primary and Secondary education)

The International School Eindhoven provides primary and secondary education for the children of internationally-minded families within the Brainport region. They are accredited with the Council of International Schools, which ensures that they not only offer programs that meet the highest of international standards, but have committed themselves to a process of continual improvement and development. They are also a member of a wider foundation of schools, called the SPVOZN; all working together for the benefit of the wider community. Together they offer students the opportunity to study with us from childhood to adulthood.

Oirschotsedijk 14B, 5651 GC Eindhoven www.isecampus.nl

HERITAGE LANGUAGE EDUCATION NETWORK

Heritage Language Education Network for multilingual children. A heritage language school is a program which offers children the opportunity to develop one of the languages they speak at home or that is part of their cultural heritage. The classes take place after school or in the weekend throughout the school year. This form of education is available in over twenty languages in Eindhoven. For a list of all the heritage language schools please check:

www.hollandexpatcenter.com/en/livingin/language/heritage-schools or www.hlenet.org

Childcare

There is a law that deals with the quality, management and finances of childcare in the Netherlands. It starts from the principle that childcare is a matter for parents, employers and authorities. Employers can reimburse (tax-free) one third of the costs. Ask for reimbursement from the national authorities. (The childcare centre must be accredited and registered in the place where you live.)

There are many options for childcare:

● The Peuterspeelzaal (toddler group) for children 2-4. Children play together twice a week, usually for two hours each visit. The costs are modest and are often relative to income.

● Kinderdagverblijf (daycare centre) for children 0-4. Children may be present for a half or an entire day.

● Buitenschoolse Opvang (Afterschool Care) Primary schools must offer afterschool care, and often work together with an established daycare centre. If the location of the afterschool care is not walking distance from the school, then taxis are hired to transport the children.

● A Gastouder (host parent) offers childcare in a domestic situation, either at the host parent’s home or at the child’s home. Host parents often take care of a few children at a time.

Primary Education

Most primary schools are public (stateowned) or faith-based (Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, or Jewish). There are also schools that teach according to a specific method, for example, Montessori, Jenaplan, Vrije Scholen, or Dalton. Parents may send their children to a public school or to a special school, which are run by the local authorities and are for everyone regardless of religion or philosophy.

● The curriculum is broad, and progress is monitored by standard testing (CITO).

● In the final year of primary school, parents, children and teachers decide together, with the help of standardized national tests (CITO), which type of secondary school is most appropriate for the student.

● Children aged 4 can start to attend school, and are required to attend after they turn 5, until 16.

● The school year begins in August and is broken up by holidays.

If your child(ren) will be going to daycare, then you are likely eligible for a Kinderopvangtoeslag (Childcare Benefit). This is a subsidy to help cover the costs of childcare. In order to receive a childcare benefit, both you and your benefit partner must be employed or studying.

Salto International school Rise

This school has a hybrid international primary curriculum. Around 50% of the classes will be taught in Dutch: as formal language classes and also integrated in other subjects, like mathematics. The other half of the time, the children will work with the international primary curriculum (IPC) in English or/and their mother tongue. Of course English will also be taught in formal language classes, also as additional language or at mother tongue level. SALTO international school consists of 2 locations:

● SALTO international school RISE Reigerlaan 3 in Eindhoven.

● SALTO international school I-St@rt Meerbos 16 in Eindhoven.

For more information, visit: www.salto-internationalschool.nl

Language friendly schools in Eindhoven

Language Friendly Schools are schools that have developed a language plan. It is a plan that is adapted to the school’s own needs and aims at creating an inclusive and language friendly learning environment for all students.

● SALTO-school Floralaan, Floralaan West 264

● SALTO-school Hobbitstee, Schelluinen 2

● SALTO-school Reigerlaan, Reigerlaan 3

● SALTO-school RISE , Tafelbergplein 8

● SALTO-school de Ontmoeting , Hettenheuvellaan 2A

Primary school Wereldwijzer

Primary education for newcomers offers education for pupils age 4 to 12 years, who come from abroad. Pupils can start at any time during the school year. In 40 to 60 weeks they will learn to understand, speak, read and write Dutch, so that they can transfer to regular education.

Pastoriestraat 88, Eindhoven, www.wereldwijzereindhoven.com

Primary school ‘t Slingertouw

This school consists of two locations in the Meerhoven district. The educational methods and philosophies used are the same. At this school, a so-called ‘continuous schedule’ is implemented.

Grasland 1, Eindhoven, www.basisschoolslingertouw.nl

Primary school De Groene Vlinder

In the language class, an experienced teacher supervises children who are still learning the Dutch language. In this class, children learn to expand their vocabulary and get pre-teaching for the lessons in their own class. In their own class they meet Dutch peers.

Mirabelweg 96, Eindhoven, www.bs-degroenevlinder.nl

Primary schools in Eindhoven:

Area

Schools

Gestel Stratum Woensel

- SALTO school De Hobbitstee

- SKPO school De Kameleon

- SKPO school De Springplank

- SALTO school De Trinoom

- SKPO school De Troubadour

- SALTO school Hanevoet

- SKPO school Karel de Grote

- SALTO Reigerlaan (International) school

- SKPO school ‘t Startblok

- SKPO school Beppino Sarto

- SALTO school De Hasselbraam

- SALTO school De Klimboom

- VSEZ school De Regenboog

- SKPO school De Talisman

- SKPO school De Wilakkers

- SALTO school De Zevensprong

- SALTO school basisschool

Floralaan

- SKPO school Atalanta

- SALTO school Cornelis

Jetses

- SKPO school De Achtbaan

- SKPO school De Bijenkorf

- SKPO school De Boschuil

- SALTO school De Driestam

- SALTO school De Groene

Vlinder

- SKPO school De Handreiking

- SALTO school De Klapwiek

- SKPO school De Korenaar

- SALTO school De

Ontmoeting

- SALTO school De Opbouw

- SKPO school De Schelp

- SALTO school De Tempel

- SALTO school De

Vuurvlinder

- SEOO school Evangelische

Schools

- SALTO school De Bergen

- SKPO school De Schakel

- SALTO school De Startbaan

- SALTO school Drents Dorp

- SKPO school ‘t Slingertouw

- SKPO school Theresia

- SKPO school Trudo

- SKPO school De Boog

- SALTO school De Driesprong

- SALTO school Nutsschool

Reigerlaan

- SKPO school BoschAkker

- SALTO school ‘t Karregat

Basisschool Online

- SKPO school Fellenoord

- SKPO school Onder de Wieken

- SKPO school Rapenland

- SKPO school St. Antonius

Abt

- SKPO school ‘t Palet

- Islamic school Tarieq Ibnoe

Ziyad

- SKPO school Tweelingen

- VSB school Vrije School

Brabant

- SKPO school Wethouder van Eupen

Special needs primary education:

- SALTO school Jan Nieuwenhuizen

- SKPO school De Reis van Brandaan

- SKPO school Petraschool

- SALTO school De Vijfkamp

Kinderdagverblijf (daycare centre)

A Gastouder (host parent)

Peuterspeelzaal (toddler group)

required starting age 5 (most start at age 4)

PRIMARY EDUCATION

PRIMARY EDUCATION

Childcare

age 0-4

Buitenschoolse Opvang (Afterschool Care)

A Gastouder (host parent)

VWO

HAVO VMBO

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Research University (Universiteit)

University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

Vocational Education (MBO and company schools)

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Secondary Education

The Dutch system streams students earlier than elsewhere, not only in terms of academic ability, but also in terms of a future career. Children usually attend a secondary school from ages 12 to 18.

● There are three types of secondary schools in the Netherlands:

- VMBO (pre-vocational secondary education)

- HAVO (senior general secondary education)

- VWO (pre-university education)

● The school week is more dynamic than in many countries. Students start and end their day at differing times, according to their studies. An increasing number of Dutch schools offer their more academic students a bilingual education (TTO). In this system, about 50% of subjects are taught entirely in English.

● Dutch schools offer relatively little in terms of sports facilities or extracurricular activities. Most Dutch children belong to a sports club outside of school.

More internationally orientated secondary schools in Eindhoven and region are:

Stedelijk College (Eindhoven)

Stedelijk College offers bilingual education. At the Henegouwenlaan location, bilingual education (TTO) is offered to mavo, havo and vwo classes. From year 1, the pupils receive half of their subjects in English. After three years, the students receive a diploma showing that they have followed English-language subjects at a certified TTO school. After that, they receive their diploma with the IB-English certificate that allows them to study anywhere in the world.

Henegouwenlaan 2, 5628 WK Eindhoven www.stedelijkcollege.nl

Sondervick college (Veldhoven)

Sondervick College offers Secondary School education catering for all academic levels (Vmbo, Mavo, Havo and Vwo), from vocational to pre-University level. Students have the added choice of bilingual education (TTO) which provides the opportunity to follow on average 50% of the subjects through English. The Dutch curriculum requires a working command of the Dutch language, Sondervick College provides support and guidance for their non-Dutch speaking students.

From September 2023, there will be a new department at Sondervick College: the International Middle Years Program (Mavo, Havo and VWO level). This new, Englishtaught degree program also explicitly focuses on Dutch as a second language.

Knegselseweg 30, 5504 NC Veldhoven www.sondervick.nl/onderwijs/tweetaligonderwijs

Jan van Brabant College (Helmond)

At this school you can also follow mavo, havo and vwo bilingually. If you follow bilingual education, most subjects will be taught in English. They work with Englishlanguage learning methods and speak a lot of English in the classroom.

As a TTO student at this school, you will be offered extras in English in the form of an extensive internationalization program.

Molenstraat 191, 5701 KD Helmond www.molenstraat.janvanbrabant.nl

Secondary schools in Eindhoven:

Area Gestel Stratum Woensel

Schools

- Huygens Lyceum

- Aloysius/De Roosten

- Van Maerlant Lyceum

- Heliconopleidingen “Groenschool”

Area Strijp

Schools

- Sint Lucas Eindhoven

- Montessori College ROC

Eindhoven

- Olympia

- SG Augustinianum

- De Burgh

- Sint-Joris College

Tongelre

- Frits Philips Lyceum

- Eckartcollege

- Novalis College

- De Rooi Pannen

- Stedelijk College Eindhoven

- International Secondary School Eindhoven

- Lorentz Casimir Lyceum

Special needs secondary education:

- Sondervickcollege at location de Stolberg

- De Korenaer

- Mgr. Bekkers

- De Beemden

- Mytylschool

- Antoon Schellens College

- Praktijkschool Eindhoven

- VSO Ekkersbeek

- Instituut ‘St. Marie’

- Helder HAVO/VWO

European International School

The European School of Mol just across the border in Belgium welcomes all students (nursery school, primary school and secondary school). Their student body is composed of children from local families as well as from European and overseas families who live and work in Belgium and The Netherlands. www.esmol.be

Tertiary Education

The South of the Netherlands offers excellent higher education possibilities.

The Netherlands has first-class colleges and universities that provide a wide variety of courses. Many classes are available in English, including all Master’s classes.

Universities

Brabant is home to the Eindhoven

University of Technology (TU/e) and Tilburg University.

Elsewhere in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Leiden, Wageningen, Nijmegen, Maastricht, Groningen and Twente) are top universities with specific orientations.

As of 1 January 2020, TU/e switched to English as the lingua franca (working language) across the board. This applies to management, education, research and services.

Universities of Applied Sciences in Brabant (HBO)

The Design Academy Eindhoven, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Breda University of Applied Sciences, and Avans University of Applied Sciences.

Vocational Education

Other public institutions hosted for higher and adult education in Eindhoven, MBO and company schools (Vocational Education) are: Sint Lucas Eindhoven and Summa College.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The school holidays of the different regions in the Netherlands are registered on this official government website. Eindhoven is part of “Regio Zuid”.

www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/ schoolvakanties/overzichtschoolvakanties-per-schooljaar

The summer holiday for primary schools is six weeks, and seven weeks for secondary schools. Holidays are staggered across three national regions (north, central and south).

1. Hunt for secondhand treasures at thrift stores and flea markets

2. Help organize activities in your neighborhood

3. Take the kids to Speeltuin Philipsdorp

4. Have a picnic with friends at Stadswandelpark

5. Try my perfect night out: dinner at Miss Paddle, pinball at La Folie, a few stouts at Van Moll, and fries from Dik en Lang

Gisi Cannizzaro 17 years in the Netherlands, founder of Heritage Language Education Network in Eindhoven

TALENT100 program

The spirit of TALENT100 program TALENT100 is transforming Talent representation and how we respond to the labour market and workplaces. We understand that the accompanying partner’s career is often a critical factor in staying and accepting the new host country. This program is a steppingstone for those currently unemployed and ready to re-enter, empowering them to return to work and reintegrate into their previous career path or even a different one. Through TALENT100, we aim to capture the unique experiences and skills of the talent and then help them rebuild their career in the southeast Brabant region.

#TALENT100 program is launched in collaboration with three top changemakers of the Brabant region - presented by Huis naar Werk taking a responsibility to upskill and connect talent across the labour market, realised by Expat Spouses Initiative connecting international talent in the region with local opportunities, in a bottom-up community-driven way and the LivingIn Program (Holland Expat Center South), creating a more international living climate for the Brabant region by emphasising on the human journey of talent migration. A program like TALENT100 recognizes that there is a big pool of International Talent locally available who have stepped away from the workforce because of relocation and are greatly valuable for future-proofing the region and the companies.

For more information: www.hollandexpatcenter.com/en/livingin/talent100

Women for Women program

Women for women program, at first sight, these 3 words represent a simple idea, but when you look closer, it is an innovative solution that enables and empowers others. The program connects international women who seek to start their careers in the Brainport region with influential female ambassadors.

The Women for Women program believes in the power of Networking, Collaboration, and Innovative solutions to improve Diversity and Inclusion.

The journey of the Women for Women program has been a remarkable one, rooted in global mobility but tied to the regional movement. The Women for Women program aims to mobilise the workforce of highly qualified international spouses and implement the dual-career system in the Brainport region.

Women for Women program introduces cohorts of highly skilled international Talents to connected Ambassadors, serving as a springboard for jumpstarting both careers that are just blooming and being restarted alike.

* 86 % of Women for Women talent got successfully connected to their professional goals in the Netherlands, during or within two months of the program completion [edition VI & VII ]

Jobs

Holland Expat Center South

Job portal of Holland Expat Center South which could be a way to find a job for the spouses; https://www.hollandexpatcenter.com/jobs/

Brainport Development

Job portal of Brainport for internationals: https://brainporteindhoven.com/work/

Employment

agencies (In

Dutch: Uitzendbureaus)

There are more than 100 employment agencies in Eindhoven. Check their websites for job offers.

Expat Spouses Initiative (ESI)

Expat Spouses Initiative connects internationals, especially partners or spouses of international workers in the region, with local career opportunities, in a bottom-up community-driven way. We are now the most prominent network in the Brainport Eindhoven region, with more than 2500 local international professionals and around 1000 professionals across the Netherlands.

Turning International Talent into Local Strength

We focus on successfully empowering

accompanying spouse/partner (Talent) to navigate their return-to-work path and enabling them to adjust to the Dutch labor market through our vast Professional Empowerment Program(s). Talent is introduced to the significant professional network and exclusively joins various talent visibility events in the region. We also collaborate with companies, organizations, and governments to support Talent acquisition/retention strategies and dualcareer friendly policies for more diverse & inclusive workplaces and regions.

info@expatspousesinitiative.org

www.expatspousesinitiative.org

JOB PORTAL FOR INTERNATIONALS IN BRABANT

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB IN BRABANT?

Check out www.hollandexpatcenter.com/jobs

Via this page you can navigate English jobs that are available in the province of Brabant. Search through vacancies and internships that are being added daily!

Volunteering

Many organizations require volunteers, including the food bank, museums, schools, cultural organizations, sports clubs, and Holland Expat Center South! Volunteering is a platform to learn the language, interact, and can be very rewarding. It is possible to do volunteer work for one or more days per week, or for a fixed number of hours each month. Whether you wish to do volunteer work on a regular basis or just once, the choice is yours!

● Eindhoven Doet For voluntary job offers, also for non-Dutch speaking persons. Eindhoven Doet is for everyone who is volunteering for the city and for each other. For volunteer opportunities in Eindhoven, go to: www.eindhovendoetforvolunteers.nl app: Jijdoet040

Labor exploitation

Everyone should be able to do their job in a safe and humane way. Unfortunately, there are sometimes situations of labor exploitation and inhumane conditions. Coercion, violence, threats, extortion, and fraud often play a role in labor exploitation. If you suspect or are involved in labor exploitation, report this (anonymously) to the Inspectorate SZW: www.nlarbeidsinspectie.nl/onderwerpen/ arbeidsuitbuiting-herkennen-en-melden (reporting forms in various languages). Or call SZW: 0800 - 5151, (from abroad: +31 70 333 56 78).

Reporting to SZW can also via the Inwonersplein counter of Gemeente Eindhoven, where employees are trained in recognizing situations of labor exploitation.

Starting your own creative business: International Creative Women

International Creative Women was founded in September 2018 by two internationals, as a social entrepreneurship organization.

These women, along with migrants -- and many other women who fall in love with a Dutch citizen -- have left their careers, family and friends behind. Very often they find themselves alienated after a few months. An option is to start your own business. However, this isn’t an easy path. That’s why International Creative Women started!

Our goal is to create a supportive and diverse community of women in Eindhoven, to help kickstart their own independent entrepreneurial pursuits while increasing social cohesion and integration. We are focused on the women, but the impact will surely benefit their families, the companies and the Brainport region.

It does not matter where you are from, what is your background or what you want to do, Eindhoven has something for you. If you want to become a creative entrepreneur, contact us!

www.internationalcreativewomen.nl info@internationalcreativewomen.nl and : @internationalcreativewomen

The Creative Store:

Creative Town ‘t College 22 Eindhoven (citycentre)

www.thecreativestore.nl

Social groups

Get in Touch for internationals is a social support program for spouses of international knowledge workers.

Ever since its initiation, GiT has grown into a broad service for international spouses from TU/e and other companies. It offers weekly meetings that consist of trips & tours to museums, parks, spice shops, secondhand markets, library, and other useful places. Besides, there are also workshops about various themes, presentations by the spouses themselves and celebrations of traditional or newer Dutch festivities. In addition, there is also weekly English Conversation Meetups to boost English language.

The closed Facebook and WhatsApp Group of the Get in Touch (GiT) Family, appears to be an important platform for spouses and others involved in the Get in Touch Program, to share experiences, call for new activities, post useful information and keep in touch with each other.

megha.vaidya@kuroosh.nl

www.kuroosh.nl

International Women’s Club Eindhoven (IWCE) Are you new to Eindhoven? Would you like to meet women from all over the world? Then the International Women’s Club in Eindhoven is what you are looking for! IWCE is a social Club for international women living in the Eindhoven area. The Club offers lots of fun and has a truly international vibe. Through their daytime and evening activities, IWCE promotes friendship and networking between women from many different countries.

They share passions and experiences during workshops, meetings with Guest Speakers and have different interest groups. If you want to truly feel at home and find other expat ladies who understand your relocation experiences as well as daily concerns, join IWCE Eindhoven! The IWCE’s members represent 40 different nationalities!

iwceindhoven@gmail.com

www.iwce.nl

International Creative Women is a community that connects, supports, and promote small creative entrepreneurs. They help each other to transform one forgotten passion or a hidden talent into a business that allows women to be productive again, but more important all these women can be proud of what they create and their achievements. This also helps them to adapt and integrate easier. www.internationalcreativewomen.nl/

The Meerhoven Internationals Platform (MIP) supports internationals living in (or moving to) Meerhoven. Its goal is to provide information, support and help to connect and integrate. The platform is run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. It works on topics such as education for children, care for babies and mothers, Dutch language development, sports, professional development for internationals, bringing closer Dutch culture to internationals, multicultural interaction and issues which are of interest to internationals and locals.

internationals@meerhoven.nl

www.meerhoven-internationals.nl

CLO (Latin American Center for Orientation) is a large and very active organization in Eindhoven. In 2020 the C.L.O. 20 years ago it was founded. From the outset, the C.L.O. were open to participants for others nationalities. Most participants have a Dutch partner and children with Dutch nationality. Activities are therefore aimed at the Eindhoven public. The openness

of the organization is also reflected in the extensive network of cooperation partners that has developed over the years. C.L.O. is and organizer of various urban events, including International Women’s Day (Park Theater), Hola Eindhoven, and intercultural encounters.

info@cloeindhoven.nl

www.cloeindhoven.nl

Expat Ladies Eindhoven

www.facebook.com/ groups/339198156551179/

Get Together is an active group of internationals in Eindhoven, with many students and other (feeling) young people who get together at party’s and other fun events.

www.facebook.com/ GetTogetherEindhoven

Mums & Toddlers is a fun and informal group of moms from every nationality. Come for a cup of coffee, a play date for

your child with other toddlers, and some great advise and answers to practical questions about raising children in the area. www.mumsandtoddlers.org

North American Woman’s Club of Eindhoven is a woman’s group meeting for potluck lunches once a month at different members’ homes. A perfect opportunity to meet other women.

northamericanwc@gmail.com

www.nawceindhoven.com

Stitch n’ Bitch Not just for knitters is a divers group of women who enjoy all things crafty. Be sure to bring whatever project you are working on or come with your questions if you want to learn a new skill.

www.facebook.com/SnbEindhoven

The Next Step is a group that was founded in October 2011 and is for international women with school aged children. Regular outings (child-free) are varied and relaxed. www.thenextstepeindhoven.nl

AIE (Asociación Iberoamericana Eindhoven) focusses on “aficionados y aficionadas” of the Spanish language and culture. AIE organizes regularly lectures, concerts and other activities for Spanish/Latinamerican and Dutch participants, that may interest you.

www.aie-eindhoven.nl

Expats in Eindhoven

www.facebook.com/ groups/expats.in.eindhoven/

Stichting Entr’acte

For more than 10 years, there have been events organized for Eindhoven’s Turkish community. This group has decided to consolidate their activities under the name: Stichting Entr’acte!

Ways that the Stichting Entr’acte helps its members: help Turkish expats to socialize in their own language, Share experiences, help with integration and adaptation, and help expats to learn daily Dutch culture, help kids and parents to socialize, integrate, and teach children their own culture, and organize and host events. Lastly, tea is a very important part of the social life of the Turkish people so we will always have fresh tea and coffee for anyone who wants to socialize with them!

www.facebook.com/stichtingentracte

The Expat Kids in Eindhoven group

Expat Kids in Eindhoven was launched on 21 October 2020 by Silvia Ardila.

● Get ideas on where to go with kids and easy activities to do at home.

● Hear experts from around the world discuss different topics that concern kids, including: bullying, reading, creating activities for kids, healthy food, dyslexia, and more.

● The “Expat Kids be the Blogger” features an expat family’s experience someplace in the Eindhoven region.

@Expatkidsineindhoven

For more social groups in Eindhoven region and Brabant please check our website

www.hollandexpatcenter.com

Religion

The Netherlands is a tolerant nation, and every individual has the right to practice their religion or conviction. Traditionally, Brabant was strongly Roman Catholic, but during the second part of 20th century, a rapid secularization took place in the province, as it did in the rest of the country. Although there has been a big decrease in the number of people who attend church, the traditions are still part of the culture. For instance, Carnival, which takes place five days before Ash Wednesday. Today, there is a growth in the number of residents who practice Islam and other religions. The following serve the English-speaking community. Of course there are also services in Dutch, which also welcome internationals!

Protestant Trinity Church Eindhoven (TCE) is an English-speaking, international church that is part of the Anglican (Church of England) Diocese in Europe.

De Pracht 1, Waalre

● www.trinitychurcheindhoven.org

International Baptist Church (IBC Eindhoven) is a multi-denominational congregation.

Het Lichtpunt , Geestakker 546, Eindhoven

● www.ibc-eindhoven.com

Victory Outreach Eindhove n (ChristianPentecostal)

Hoogstraat 384, Eindhoven ● victoryoutreacheindhoven@gmail.com

A strong presence of the Holy Spirit and a welcoming international communtiy gather in a place where you can feel at home.

Polish Church, St. Maximiliaan Kolbe parochie: St. Laurentiuskerk, Ginnekenweg 333, Breda.

● +31 (0)76 565 54 33; Mariakerk Mariaplein 1, Breda.

● +31 (0)76 565 22 60

Victory Bible Church International, Tweeschaar 125, Breda.

● +31 (0)6 26 11 40 94

English Mass Eindhoven

We are a Catholic community made up of working people, students and other expats and locals in Eindhoven. We welcome anyone who wants to join us and feel part of a big family who strongly believes in showing love and respect to each other. We’re always happy to welcome guests and new members to our community. We meet to celebrate the Holy Mass in English every Sunday at 12:30.

● www.englishmasseindhoven.nl

City Life Church Breda , Nassausingel 26, Breda ● www.clcbreda.nl

Jefta Intercultural Church, location Graaf Engelbecht, Ganzerik 3, Breda.

● kantoor@jefta.org

CEC , Chinese Christian Evangelical Church Seminary International. Goeseelsstraat 30, 4817 MV Breda.

● www.emsionline.org

● emsibreda@gmail.com

International English Mass in St. Michael Church, Hooghout 67 in Breda. Every Sunday at 13.00

● info@augustinusparochiebreda.nl

Winners Church International Breda , Steendorpstraat 2, Breda.

● +31 (0)6 50 24 11 51

Muslim Fatih moskee Eindhoven, Willemstraat 67, Eindhoven

● +31 (0)40 245 19 44

● www.eindhovenfatihmoskee.nl

Anwar-E-Madinah Kastelenplein 1691, Eindhoven

● +31 (0)40 251 30 89

● www.anwar-e-madinah.nl

Parochie Christus Koning welcomes the International Catholic Community living in Veldhoven and Meerhoven!

Kapelstraat-Zuid 18, Veldhoven

● www.christuskoning.nl

Pchristuskoning

City Life Church Tilburg offers an interdenominational Christian community who speak English and Dutch. Services are on Sunday at 10:00 and 12:00 at Club Smederij (spoorzone).

● info@clctilburg.nl ● www.clctilburg.nl

● @clctilburg

Stadskerk040 is a modern Christian fellowship in Eindhoven whose services take place in Eindhoven’s landmark: Evoluon. On Sundays, the service is translated into English.

● stadskerk040.nl/en

Jewish Community Eindhoven

Joodse Gemeente Eindhoven -N.I.H.S

Brabant Orthodox synagoge

Hendrik Casimirstraat 23, Eindhoven

● +31 (0)6 36 35 75 93

Hindu ISKCON (Hare Krishna)

Zeelsterstraat 186, 5652 EP Eindhoven ● sonnykhusial@hotmail.com

● https://centres.iskcon.org/centre/iskconeindhoven-netherlands/

Shi Shiv Mandir (Sanātan Dharm, janmavādin), Eindhoven ● shivmandireindhoven. wordpress.com/contact/

Triloki Dhaam Mandir (Sanātan Dharm)

Tongelresestraat 371, 5642 NC Eindhoven

● contact@trilokidhaam.nl

● www.trilokidhaam.nl/

Murugan Tempel (Roermond)

Schipperswal 26c, 6041 TC Roermond

Health care

The Netherlands has good quality health care. Some important things to know:

● The huisarts (family doctor or General Practitioner) is central in the Dutch health care system. This is usually the biggest difference to newcomers. In the Netherlands, the family doctor acts as the gatekeeper to the healthcare system. Most treatments in hospital will not be reimbursed by the healthcare insurance, unless you have been referred by your family doctor. For finding a GP in your neighborhood please check: www.kiesuwhuisarts.nl

● Antibiotics and other medications are prescribed with great reserve. This has resulted in a very low incidence of antibiotic resistant infections.

● Tests are not done automatically and annual check-ups are only part of the basic service when they are necessary. Private clinics offer this service, but they are expensive and are not covered by Dutch insurers.

● Pregnancy and childbirth are considered natural conditions. (Pain relief is only available in a hospital.)

● The relationship between patient and medical services is constantly changing and responding to individual patient needs. Do not be afraid to ask for the information/services that you want or feel comfortable with. Your insurance company is a good source of information about what is possible and what is not.

● Family doctors treat patients for nonsurgical problems, and many also perform minor surgical procedures. They can answer most general health questions, and serve as a link with

other medical services. On their referral, you can visit a specialist, whom you can choose, provided your insurance company has an agreement with that specialist. (If not, you will have to pay for it yourself.)

● Register with a doctor once you know where you will be living. Finding a doctor can be difficult because many doctors have a waiting list. You are entitled to an orientation consultation before deciding which practice you would like to join.

● Especially in smaller towns, once you have registered, it can be difficult or near impossible to change doctors.

● Outside regular hours call the Centrale Huisartsen Post (CHP) to consult a doctor or a pharmacist.

Emergencies

For emergencies dial 1-1-2. You will be connected to a central operator who will inquire what services are needed and transfer you to someone who can assist you.

Safe home (Veilig Thuis)

Safe Home is there for advice and support on domestic violence and child abuse. You can contact Safe Home if things are not going well at home or if you are concerned about others. For children, young people, adults and the elderly. If you are a victim yourself, if you are worried about someone else, or if you use violence yourself. It can be all kinds of violence. Domestic violence and child abuse are common, at all ages and in all cultures. In fact, they are the most

common forms of violence. So if you’re dealing with it, you’re not alone. Please call: 0800-2000 (no costs). If you are in immediately danger call the emergency number 1-1-2.

www.veiligthuiszob.nl

Did you know?

GPinfo.nl is the English version of Thuisarts.nl

an independent website for health information, developed and maintained by the Dutch College of GPs. It contains a selection of topics in English from the Dutch website.

Pregnancy and childbirth

Many Dutch women give birth at home, but more are opting to give birth in a hospital. The choice is yours! If you do want to give birth in a hospital, first check that your insurance will cover this.

First-line (primary) midwife

Midwives work according to a strict protocol, and train for four years. You can choose to have your baby in a hospital, under the care of your own midwife. Only with a medical indication do you get referred to a second-line midwife in a hospital. Then you are under the care of a gynecologist, but will mostly be seen by and cared for by the second-line midwife.

Prenatal care is usually provided by midwives (you may be referred by your family doctor), who will support you throughout your pregnancy and during delivery.

Some screenings (blood tests, ultrasounds or amniocentests) are done in specialist centres, but they are not standard. After delivery in a hospital you are normally

sent home relatively quickly. However, you are entitled to kraamzorg (home nursing). Remember to register with the Home Care Association or with kraamverzorgingscentra (private nurses).

Dental care

Your dentist does not need to be located in your neighborhood. Generally, your dentist will contact you for a check-up every six months, and will perform most routine procedures. Orthodontists and oral surgeons have waiting lists.

Anaesthesia is usually only given upon request, and dental cleaning is often not part of the basic treatment.

Pharmacies and medication

A chemist or drogist (drugstore) supplies non-prescription medications, baby items, general toiletries, cosmetics, etc. An apotheek (pharmacy) is the only outlet

for prescription drugs. Pharmacies also sell other items, such as over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and special baby foods. They will also provide advice on taking medication.

The Dutch system is rather restrictive. You may find that a prescription is necessary for medication you were able to buy over the counter in your home country. The easiest time to register with a pharmacy is at the same time that you register with a doctor. Pharmacies have 24/7 coverage, based on the same system as doctors.

Alternative medical services

Alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands. The various forms of alternative medicine (manual therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, etc.) are organized in associations.

● More alternative treatments are being covered by medical insurance companies.

● Ask your insurer for a list of alternative doctors they cover.

● Many alternative medications are sold in drugstores.

Homecare

Thuiszorg (homecare) associations provide for all domestic medical services. They are often organized as kruisverenigingen (home nursing associations) where you can borrow medical equipment as well as hire nurses. Baby consultatie bureaus (health clinics for babies) are often part of these associations. In these clinics every newborn baby and young child is checked regularly by specially trained doctors who provide immunization programs and other pediatric care. The child will be referred to a specialist for specific problems.

Health screening

A nationwide program screens:

● Women ages 30-60 every 5 years for cervical cancer.

● Women ages 50-75 every 2 years for breast cancer.

● Both men and women ages 55-75 for colon cancer. Screening for other cancers is not routine in the Netherlands.

If you are in a high-risk group (due to family history, previous illness, etc.) you will be monitored and screened regularly, and if necessary, you will be sent to a specialist.

Hospitals

The Netherlands has a large number of hospitals offering excellent medical care. Traditionally, all hospitals in the Netherlands offered the same range of specialist services, but under the new reformed healthcare system, the government is encouraging hospitals to specialize in particular areas of treatment. Although all hospitals offer the same high standards of care, the University hospitals, where medical research is conducted, often have the most up-to-date facilities and use the most advanced medical techniques.

In some cases, if your condition is serious or requires urgent surgery, the specialist will recommend hospitalisation or refer you straight to the emergency department. In other cases, however, you may have to wait some time, even months, for a hospital appointment for some types of surgery or other treatments.

Check Ziekenhuizen Noord-Brabant at Ziekenhuis.nl for all the hospitals in Brabant

Academic medical centres

For more complex diseases, you may be referred to an academic medical centre. Certain hospitals have ‘super’ specialists who all speak English. Interpreters are available in the hospital, and can be present at your consultation. This service must be requested.

Tip: use this website to search for a professional or practice such as a GP or dentist:

www.zorgkaartnederland.nl

Public Health Service of ZuidoostBrabant (GGD)

The GGD Brabant-Zuidoost covers a wide field of public health activities by management of 21 municipalities. By monitoring, protecting and stimulating health and well-being, we aim to allow people to enjoy healthier lives and experience a better quality of life. Almost all residents of The Netherlands visit the GGD at least once in their lives. Parents of young children regularly visit a youth healthcare location, travelers to the tropics are advised and properly vaccinated at the travel clinic and perform tests. If necessary we provide treatment for an STI (sexually transmitted infection). We also support health initiatives that allow people to live a healthier life and provide ambulances to transport people in need of (immediate) care from and to hospitals. GGD Brabant-Zuidoost is specifically dedicated to stimulate the health and well-being of those extra challenged. You can find a full list of our services on our website:

www.ggdbzo.nl (use Google Translate)

Not sure how? Please check www.ggdbzo.nl/mijn-kind/translate-yourdocument-in-your-language-of-choice

H4I

Healthcare for internationals (H4i) is a a non-profit network of organisations that aim to close the gap between Dutch healthcare and the needs and expectations of patients with an international background.

Many expats and other internationals not only feel uncomfortable in Dutch healthcare, they also find themselves poorly informed about the system. The H4i Community platform aims to provide information to internationals about Dutch healthcare and Health insurance that better meets their needs.

www.h4i.nl/

SGE International Health Care Services Eindhoven

For more than 30 years The Eindhoven Corporation of Primary Health Care Centers (SGE) has provided primary health care in Eindhoven. Besides general practitioners they also offer other medical and paramedical facilities, such as a physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, midwife and dentists. They understand it is difficult to explain your health issues in a different language. They offer internationals an extended consultation of 20 minutes with the GP to ensure that we fully understand your concerns and expectations. By using clear definitions, pictures and anatomical models they will discuss all possible solutions.

They speak English and facilitate interpreters in other languages.

Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 133

5631 MD Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 711 67 30 (Monday – Friday)

international@sge.nl

● www.sgeinternational.nl

Mental health

Emergency telephone number in case of suicide tendency dial

0800-0113

General Practitioner (huisarts)

Your family doctor can refer you to a psychologist or a psychiatrist.

GGZ Eindhoven

GGzE offers various forms of help. GGZE will receive you by appointment at one of our locations, come to your home or offer you a temporary admission if necessary. They are there for you and for your family and immediate environment.

+31 (0)40 297 01 70

www.ggze.nl

GGz Eindhoven Expat Poli

In the recent years, there is a substantial increase in the number of expats that are coming to Eindhoven. This increase reflects itself in our daily practice. Moreover, we observe it is difficult for the referring institutions to find ‘the right place’ for this specific group of patients. The expat group is not sufficiently informed about the mental healthcare services available to them. With our Expat Poli, we are aiming to bridge this gap as well as ensuring the expats are receiving state of the art treatment. For this we are striving to facilitate a good working alliance with referring GPs and other specialists.

Expat Poli is providing outpatient care only and is a department within the main health care provider GGzE, which offers state of the art treatment for people living in Eindhoven and the Kempen. We provide psychological treatment exclusively in English.

Who can benefit from the expat poli?

English speaking expatriate adults (18+) who have (temporarily) moved to the Netherlands due to work, study or relationship and who are suffering from psychological/psychiatric problems.

Our team:

We work in a multidisciplinary team that consists of psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists.

Referral to the expat poli

Clients need a referral from their GP.

De Grijze Generaal Winston Churchillaan 75

5623 KW Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 297 33 00

www.ggze.nl/about-ggze

https://sites.ggze.nl/articles/784

Humanitas Eindhoven

Humanitas Eindhoven for attention and support from one person to another. Humanitas offers free help and support to people who are unable to manage on their own. We do this by matching them to voluntary coaches for direct support. Sometimes there is a waiting period, but in most cases a good match can be made right away.

● Parenting support

With a little extra attention and help from our volunteers, we often manage to keep the family running smoothly.

BOR Guided visitation arrangement. For divorced parents who cannot agree on the visitation arrangement or have problems implementing it.

Wel Thuis The volunteers of ‘Wel Thuis’ give personal attention to families who encounter youth care.

Home Start Support for families with children aged 0 to 18.

● Participate

We help people build and maintain a social network, so they are not on their own (anymore).

Meedoen in de Wijken Helps Eindhoven residents of foreign origin to improve their Dutch so they can actively participate in society.

Gesprekken van Mens tot Mens en Belgezel

The volunteers of ‘Gesprekken van Mens tot Mens’ and ‘Belgezel’ support lonely people who want to improve their situation using their own capabilities.

● Growing up

By willing to listen and offering activities, our volunteers support young people to take control in facing life and regain confidence in the future. Get a Grip Supporting young people in finance, administration and debt issues.

Youth Support A buddy project for young people who have (had) to do with care assistance or who are in any other way facing a difficult period.

Dr.Cuyperslaan 64, 5623 BB Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 206 53 50

info.eindhoven@humanitas.nl

www.humanitas.nl/afdeling/eindhoven

WIJeindhoven

Do you live in Eindhoven? And do you need (temporary) support in the field of living, working, meeting, raising, transport or income? Do you want to discover your talents to be able to use them for the neighbourhood? WIJeindhoven can also help you with this. WIJeindhoven brings residents into contact with each other, but also associations, foundations and entrepreneurs in your area.

www.wijeindhoven.nl

+31 (0)40 238 89 98

Omnia Jeugdzorg

Omnia Jeugdzorg is an organisation specialised in Positive Parenting and supporting parents in their parenting task. We offer seminars, workshops and courses for Positive Parenting, free of charge for all parents in Eindhoven. When more intense support is needed, Omnia Jeugdzorg will provide individual coaching to support families during a longer period. Omnia Jeugdzorg is known for their culturally sensitive way of working and matching the best professional for each family.

Pastoriestraat 147, 5612 EK Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 202 71 29, info@omniajeugdzorg.

nl

www.omnia-jeugdzorg.nl

Youth Healtcare (JGZ)

Youth healthcare (JGZ) by GGD BrabantZuidoost monitors the developing child from birth up to 18 years. We are available for your questions regarding the development of your child. You can reach us not only for questions related to physical development, such as growth and motor skills, but also for questions regarding the upbringing, healthy food and psychosocial development. We also (advise on) carry out the National Immunisation Program. We invite you and your child for health checks and consultations and you are always welcome at our walk-in hours. Please note, that you can have an interpreter available to join these consultations.

Youth healthcare listens, shares ideas, leads the way and advises. We are here for all parents, children and guardians and actively work together with other professionals.

Please visit www.ggdbzo.nl/mijn-kind for more information on what youth healthcare (JGZ) can offer you and your child. You can reach us by filling out our contact form, available at www.ggdbzo.nl/contact. Prefer to call? Please call 088 0031 414. You can reach us by phone from Monday till Friday, 8.30 AM to 5 PM.

Usefull websites

● This is Eindhoven

It’s a local guide to Eindhoven, with must visit events, things to do and more. Also inspiring stories and practical tips about studying and working in Eindhoven. www.thisiseindhoven.com/en

● RegioRadar Eindhoven

RegioRadar Eindhoven and region is your gateway to cultural, leisure and sports events during the day and evening.

www.regioradareindhoven.nl

● Uit in Eindhoven

We offer you a variety of cultural activities to discover. Our city has many cultural hotspots where you are assured of a pleasant ambiance and surprising atmosphere. Check out our No Dutch Required selection too. www.uitineindhoven.nl

● Visit Brabant

Website about must do’s, events, accommodations and attractions in the whole Province of Brabant in which Eindhoven is located. www.visitbrabant.com/en

● NOS

The most important worldwide and Dutch news items in 5 different languages: translations.lab.nos.nl

● Relocation app

The Welcome to NL Relocation App will be your guide to make your transition to the Netherlands as smooth as possible, and includes all the steps you will have to take.

www.welcome-to-nl.nl

● Out Together

Connect to others through events. All information about upcoming events and activities in Eindhoven.

www.eindhovennews.com

● Howdo magazine

An online magazine with all kinds of things worth knowing. And also a printed English-language bimonthly publicationmagazine for the international community in Eindhoven. You can pick up this free magazine at the Holland Expat Center South or at the Library Eindhoven.

www.howdomagazine.com

● Radio 4 Brainport

Broadcasting 24 hours a day an English language program consisting of music, news and information about culture, science and technology for the international community in the Brainport region.

www.radio4brainport.org

● Studio040

News and reports from Eindhoven and region. www.studio040.nl

● DutchNews

Is the leading provider of quality Dutch news in English for an international audience. www.dutchnews.nl

● Get set in brainport game

This game offers an engaging and interactive way for internationals to explore language, food, and traditions through story-driven challenges. An incredible opportunity to discover the wonders of Dutch culture and experience the Brainport Region! www.getsetinbrainport.nl

Holidays in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a Christian background, and therefore celebrates many Christian holidays. On those days, companies and schools are closed.

Dutch National Holidays in 2023

● New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag): 1 January

● Easter & Second Day of Easter (Eerste & Tweede Paasdag): 9-10 April

● King’s Day (Koningsdag): 27 April

● National Remembrance Day/ Dodenherdenking: 4 May (not an official holiday)

● Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) 5 May (holiday every 5 years, next in 2025)

● Ascension (Hemelvaartsdag): 18 May

● Whitsun and Second Day of Whitsun (Pinksteren en Tweede Pinksterdag)

28-29 May

● Sinterklaas 5 December (not an official holiday)

● Christmas and Second Day of Christmas (Eerste Kerstdag en Tweede Kerstdag): 25-26 December

Every Saturday there are navigators who are available to give you free city info about Eindhoven! Find them walking around the city centre!

Trip ideas outside of Brabant

Brabant is an excellent base from which to explore other places in the Netherlands and Europe. Here are some ideas:

● Drive to Amsterdam in 1 1/2 hrs, Paris in 4 1/2 hrs, or to Brussels or Cologne in 1 1/2 hrs.

● Flying to London, Barcelona, Berlin, Milan, Rome or Istanbul, has become affordable since several low-cost carriers began flying to and from Eindhoven Airport.

Cities in other European countries

● Belgium: Antwerp (www.visitbelgium), Brussels (www.brucity. be and www.brusselsinternational.be) and Hasselt (www.toerisme.hasselt.be)

● Germany : Aachen (www.aachen.de), Berlin (www.berlin-tourist-information.de) and Cologne www.koeln.de/tourismus/en/)

● Italy : Rome (www.romaturismo.com) and Milan (www.milanoinfotourist.com)

● Great Britain: London (www.visitlondon.com)

● France: Paris (www.parisinfo.com)

● Spain: Barcelona (www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com)

Pets

Pets are popular in the Netherlands! You will see people walking their dogs around town, and also taking them into stores! The most common pets in Dutch homes are dogs, cats, birds, fish, and rabbits.

Rules regarding dogs

Dogs are only allowed to be off of a leash at a designated honden-losloopterreinen. Dog owners who do not pick up after their dog can be fined.

Dog Tax

Dog owners must pay a dog tax. The amount of tax depends on which city you live and how many dogs you have.

Veterinarians

There are many dierenartsen (veterinarians) in the Netherlands.

Animal food

Food for animals can be bought at dierenwinkels (pet stores), which also sell treats, games, toys, beds, and other things for pets. Pet food and treats can also be found at most supermarkets.

Finding a pet

If you find a lost or abandoned pet, you can take it to an asiel (animal shelter). The people working there will try to trace the original owner or find a new one. If you want to buy a pet, pet stores sell small animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. For cats and dogs, contact the local animal shelter or an official breeder.

De dierenambulances

Brabant Zuid-Oost (animal ambulances for Southeast Brabant, including Eindhoven) transports sick, injured and lost animals, to a near by shelter, veterinarian or animal hospital. If you see an animal that needs emergency care in Eindhoven, call them at 0900 - 112 0000. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Ik zoek baas! is a website where you can find pets who are up for adoption.

www.ikzoekbaas.nl

Dog obedience school

There are a number of hondenscholen (dog obedience schools) and hondenuitlaatservices (dog walking services) throughout the region.

Boarding kennels

When you go on holiday, you can leave your pet with a neighbor, a friend, or at a dierenpension (boarding kennels).

“Taking your dog for a walk is a great way to get to know your neighborhood and your neighbors! When we moved to a new neighborhood I met many of my neighbors while walking my dog, Pepper!”

- Olivia van den Broek-Neri

DianabyAngelova

1. Take walks in your neighborhood, or in the nearby park. The sunrises and the sunsets in the Netherlands can be truly picturesque!

2. Living in a new country is always a challenge. Stay positive, step out of your comfort zones, and enjoy your journey.

3. Brainport region is a melting pot of cultures. Take the opportunity to experience many different cultures without buying a plane ticket, and sometimes without even leaving your neighborhood.

4. Volunteering is a great way to get to know more people and build meaningful relationships.

5. Learning Dutch language will help you better understand the culture, the traditions, and the local people.

е забавно Lezen is leuk” Board member of Heritage Language Education

Diana Angelova Initiator of “Четенето

Network Lead coordinator of Meerhoven Internationals Platform

THE EXPAT CENTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

In order to help assist expats upon arrival and during their first months in the Netherlands, a distinctive collaboration has been set up between Holland Expat Center South and private service providers.

This Partnership Program redirects expats to reliable service providers in a wide variety of expat-related sectors. These Official Partners offer information on Formalities, Housing, Taxation, Finance & Insurance, Education & Careers, Personal & Social Needs, and Culture & Leisure.

More information about the Official Partners of Holland Expat Center South can be found on www.hollandexpatcenter.com/partners

If you have any questions about the Partnership Program, please send us an email at: info@hollandexpatcenter.com

Formalities

LEGAL SERVICES

Gelijk Advocaten

● info@gelijkadvocaten

● www.gelijkadvocaten.nl

Holland Expat Lawyers

● info@hollandexpatlawyers.nl

● www.hollandexpatlawyers.nl

Küppers & Odekerken

● recht@kuppersodekerken.nl

● www.kuppersodekerken.nl

Maes Law

● info@maeslaw.nl

● www.maeslaw.nl

Pallas Attorneys-at-Law

● nicky.de.groot@pallas.nl

● www.pallas.nl

SCG Lawyers

● cvandervegt@scg-advocaten.nl

● www.scg-advocaten.nl/en

RELOCATION SERVICES

Big5 Relocation

● sander.veenman@big5relo.com

● www.big5relo.com

Expat Management Group

● info@expatmanagementgroup.com

● www.expatmanagementgroup.com

Holland Employment Experts

● info@hollandemploymentexperts.com

● www.hollandemploymentexperts.com

NOTARY Notariskantoor Broekmans

● info@jouwnotaris.nl

● www.jouwnotaris.nl

Schäfer Notarissen

● info@notarisnodig.nl

● notarisnodig.nl

MOVERS

Jimble

● info@jimble.nl

● www.jimble.nl

Packimpex

● info.nl@packimpex.com

● www.packimpex.nl

Personeel Specialisten

● support@personeelspecialisten.nl

● personeelspecialisten.nl

The global mobility partner

● info@pirgroup.com

● www.pirgroup.com

Ravecruitment

● info@ravecruitment.com

● www.ravecruitment.com

Gebr. Van den Eijnden Euromovers

● info@movers.nl

● www.movers.nl

SCL Rotterdam

● Sales@sclrotterdam.com

● sclrotterdam.com/moving

Housing HOTELS

The Social Hub

● eindhoven@thesocialhub.co

● www.thesocialhub.co

MORTGAGE ADVISORS

Expat Mortgages

● info@expatmortgages.nl

● www.expatmortgages.nl

Freek Hypotheek

● eindhoven@freekhypotheek.nl

● www.freekhypotheek.nl/en

Huis & Hypotheek Veldhoven

● veldhoven@huis-hypotheek.nl

● www.huis-hypotheek.nl/veldhoven

Wedding & Marinussen

● dossier@weddingmarinussen.nl

● www.weddingmarinussen.nl

PURCHASE

AB Makelaars

● info@abmakelaars.nl

● www.abmakelaars.nl

Expat Housing Center

● info@expathousingcenter.nl

● www.expathousingcenter.nl

Janssen Steijlen

● freek@janssensteijlen.nl

● www.janssensteijlen.nl

Van Santvoort Makelaars

● info@eindhoven.vansantvoort.nl

● www.vansantvoort.nl

vb&t Makelaars

● info@vbtmakelaars.nl

● www.vbtmakelaars.nl

RENTALS

Corporate Housing Factory

Debbie Mels Lommers Makelaars

● eindhoven@lommersmakelaars.nl

● www.debbiemels.nl

Dwars Makelaars

● info@dwarsmakelaars.nl

● www.dwarsmakelaars.nl

Garantiemakelaars Brainport region

● Eindhoven: +31 (0)40 295 79 57

● Nuenen: +31 (0)40 290 70 00

● info@corporatehousingfactory.com

● www.corporatehousingfactory.com

Corporate Housing Solutions

● info@corporatehousingsolutions.nl

● www.corporatehousingsolutions.nl

Hospi Housing

● info@hospihousing.com

● www.hospihousing.com

Huyskeeper

● info@huyskeeper.nl

● huyskeeper.nl

RENTAL LAW Bumarang

● info@bumarang.nl

● www.bumarang.nl

Taxation, Finance & Insurance

Blue Umbrella

● info@blueumbrella.nl

● www.blueumbrella.nl

Crowe Foederer HR Services

● r.oers@crowefoederer.nl

● www.foederer.nl

DRV Accountants & Adviseurs

● oosterhout@drv.nl

● www.drv.nl

EY

● stijn.wichers@nl.ey.com

● www.ey.com

Meijer & Co Tax Lawyers

● vandijk.rachel@kpmg.com

● www.meijburg.com

Tax is Exciting!

● info@orangetax.nl

● www.orangetax.com

The TaxSavers

● info@taxsavers.nl

● www.taxsavers.nl

AON

● www.aonexpatinsurance.com

ABN AMRO International Clients Retail Eindhoven

● appointment@abnamro.nl

● www.abnamro.nl/en/personal/speciallyfor/expats/index

Kanzz

● hans@kanzz.nl

● www.kanzz.nl/en

Rabobank

● Info.Eindhoven-Veldhoven@rabobank.nl

● www.rabobank.nl/eindhoven-veldhoven

Sociale Verzekeringsbank

● www.svb.nl/bbz (Belgium)

● www.svb.nl/bdz (Germany)

Education & Careers

Edufax

● support@edufax.nl

● www.edufax.nl

High Tech Institute

● training@hightechinstitute.nl

● www.hightechinstitute.nl

iSprout

● jack@isprout.nl

● www.jack@isprout.nl

Together Abroad

● L.van.orsouw@togetherabroad.nl

● www.togetherabroad.nl

Trinamics

● breda@trinamics.nl

● www.trinamics.nl

Undutchables

● eindhoven@undutchables.nl

● www.undutchables.nl

Young Expat Services

● info@youngexpatservices.com

● www.youngexpatservices.nl

COACHING

Meester in Coaching

● manon@meesterincoaching.nl

● www.meesterincoaching.nl

FS&E Services

● info@philomeneklomp.nl

● www.philomeneklomp.nl

CHILDCARE

International Childcare Eindhoven

● m.tonnaer@childcareeindhoven.nl

● www.childcareeindhoven.nl

Little Jungle Kinderopvang

● info@littlejungle.nl

● www.littlejungle.nl

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

HEALTH CARE

Midwifery Practice Eindhoven

● info@kinderrijkmeerhoven.nl

Basten Trainingen

● mbasten@bastentrainingen.nl

● www.bastentrainingen.nl

Language Institute Regina Coeli

● hello@reginacoeli.nl

● www.reginacoeli.nl

STE Languages

● info@STE.nl

● www.STE.nl

Volksuniversiteit regio Eindhoven

● info@vu-eindhoven.nl

● www.vu-eindhoven.nl

Personal & Social Needs

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

Lebara

● mobile.lebara.com

● www.midwiferypractice-eindhoven.nl

TRANSPORT

Dekker

● info@rijschooldekker.nl

● www.rijschooldekker.nl

Hermes

● www.hermes.nl

Oostendorp Autogroep

● www.oostendorp-autogroep.nl/privatelease-eindhoven

Culture & Leisure

SPORTS

The Blue Zone Gym

● eindhoven@thebluezonegym.nl

● www.thebluezonegym.nl

David Lloyd Eindhoven

● eindhoven@davidlloyd.nl

● www.davidlloyd.nl

Holland Expat Center South

also works with the following organizations: STUDYING AND WORKING

SCHOOLS

VOLUNTEER WORK

SPORTS

MEDIA PARTNERS

CULTURE

EDITOR'S NOTE

We hope that this guide helps you to settle into Brabant! If you have tips for the next edition of the Living In Guide or if you want to be in this guide as an organization, please send us an email: J.Frankhuizen@ eindhoven.nl.

In the meantime, please enjoy your time in Eindhoven region!

And whenever you have any questions, please know that you are always welcome to contact Holland Expat Center South. We are here to help you!

Kind regards,

Josine Frankhuizen

Holland Expat Center South

COLOPHON

Living in the Brainport Eindhoven region. A publication of Holland Expat Center South.

July 2023

Photographs

Josine Frankhuizen, Esther Ketelaars, More Dimensions Photography, International Creative Women, Gisi Cannizzaro, Ben Wiermans, Adrien, Gabri Ruijten-Dodoiu, Bibliotheek Eindhoven, CKE, CLO, Docfeed, Activitree, Eindhoven Museum, Expat Spouse Initiative, FC Eindhoven, Frankhuizen Photography, Galerie Pennings, Heritage Language Network, International Theatre Collective, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Oranje Rood Hockey, Philips Museum, Sondervick College, Steendrukmuseum Valkenswaard, Strijpskamerkoor, Vincentre, Toverland, Cottonbro, Johnny Cohen, Remy Gieling, Sandro Schuh, Schermpeter42, Daniel Spilka, Erika Fletcher, Johnny Mcclung, Melissa Askew, Mick Haupt, Christina Wocintechchat, Owen Beard, Derick Mckinney, Mario Gogh, Pxhere, Unsplash, International Womens Club Eindhoven, Reading Pier, Kazerne, Piet Hein Eek, Motion Experience, Next Nature, Bloemencorso Valkenswaard, Halloween Oirschot.

Editor Josine Frankhuizen

Layout Esther Ketelaars

Print Gemeente Eindhoven

If you would like to submit your organization to be included in this guide, please contact Josine Frankhuizen at: J.frankhuizen@eindhoven.nl

Disclaimer

In the compilation of this guide various sources have been consulted and a number of organizations have lent their cooperation and provided information. Holland Expat Center South has verified this information as far as possible with authorities and experts. Nevertheless we remain dependent on external sources. We cannot, therefore, accept any liability for any errors and their consequences. We advise you at all times to get advice from your HR department or the relevant official bodies.

Holland Expat Center South is a joint initiative of the participating municipalities, the Immigration and Naturalisation Services (IND), Brainport Development, and the province of Noord-Brabant.