/r/eindhoven

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The purpose of this subreddit is to act as a community hub and a place to ask questions that do not have a clear administrative office where it would be better placed.

Requests for housing and jobs get removed instantly.
If you are a newly hired expat or new student, please refer to your respective HR department or educational administrative office first.

Welcome to Eindhoven

A subreddit about the city in the Netherlands

You're free to use English and Dutch on this subreddit.

Additionally you can chat live on Discord. The platforms are managed by different people.

Where to stay

For holidays, conventions, etc.
Hotel: Budgethotel
B&B: Bed and Breakfast Juliana
B&B: (incl. kitchen): Elan B+B

More options available, but the given ones are the best quality-to-price recommendations. Suggestions? Message the moderators.

Longterm stay (student rooms)

Vestide (Corporate renting) | Better rooms/locations
Kamernet (Private renting) | Socially better
Eindhoven2Stay | Furnished rooms for expats
Facebook (1|2)

What to do

ThisIsEindhoven has information about shopping, nightlife, nature, skating, bouldering, museums, historical Philips buildings and much more.

Quick Links

Wikipedia article
Municipal office: +31 40 238 6000
TU/e: +31 40 247 4747
Fontys: +31 88 508 0000
Expat information
Intl. job agency: eindhoven@undutchables.nl

Subreddit Rules

We've adopted the policy of /r/theNetherlands. Read it here. Additionally, this is not a job board.

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What can I do on a saturday night in Eindhoven?

Hello I'm moving to the Netherlands to work, I'll be arriving at night, but I can only go to my place on sunday in the afternoon, so what places are my realistic options to waste time in? Other than just reading in a park I guess.

17 Comments
2024/10/31
16:15 UTC

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Transit/ride

Whats the best/cheapest way to travel in eindhoven, Im staying in airbnb in center of Eindhoven but im thinking of going to tilburg and amsterdam. Thanks

5 Comments
2024/10/31
15:50 UTC

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Help! Suggesties voor een zakelijke activiteit

Hallo Eindhovenaren,

Ik organiseer een uitje in Eindhoven voor een team van 25 volwassen mensen. Ik ben totaal niet bekend met Eindhoven.

Ik zoek nog een activiteit voor een vrijdagochtend met teambuilding in het achterhoofd.

Alle suggesties zijn welkom!

8 Comments
2024/10/31
12:25 UTC

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Waar polo/handdoek bedrukken?

Ik wil een handvol polo's en handdoeken voorzien van een logo (=Bedrijfsnaam in een speciaal font) middels borduren. Mogelijk ook bedrukken van T-Shirts in hele kleine oplage.

Wie heeft er goede ervaringen met een bedrijf in de omgeving van Eindhoven? Ik zie door de bomen het bos niet meer als ik google...

5 Comments
2024/10/31
10:37 UTC

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Any Halloween events in Eindhoven tonight?

I’m keen to go out but I haven’t heard of any parties, anyone have any recommendations?

1 Comment
2024/10/31
10:23 UTC

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Smoking in public/coffeshops

Im going to eindhoven next week and i plan to get some weed but I dont have open space in airbnb. Where could i smoke and not worry about police? And if u have suggestions on coffeshops.

22 Comments
2024/10/31
08:45 UTC

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Making new Colleagues

Hello friends,

I’m Brazilian and recently moved to the Netherlands for work, specifically to Weert. I’m looking to connect with new friends to go to a restaurant, bar, or similar outings. I’d also love to find people interested in playing basketball on weekends, or simply to chat over WhatsApp, Discord, etc. If anyone is interested, please feel free to message me directly so we can connect.

Have a great day!

1 Comment
2024/10/30
15:05 UTC

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Afhaal restaurant omgeving Parktheater

Over een paar weken heb ik met mijn vriendin kaartjes voor een middagvoorstelling in het parktheater. Hierna willen we graag iets lekkers te eten halen om het mee te nemen naar vrienden die ook in Eindhoven wonen.

Ik heb zelf al gezocht maar ik kwam niet verder dan wat kebab tenten en een Subway. Taco Mundo leek mijn vriendin wel een optie maar die krijgt zo’n slechte reviews dat ik dat niet echt zie zitten. Tenzij Eindhovenaren zeggen dat die toch goed is?

Het type keuken maakt niet zo heel veel uit. Het mag een bistro maaltijd zijn, maar een hamburger of pizza mag in principe ook. Maar dan moet het wel een héle goeie zijn… McDonalds of Domino’s dat kennen we nu wel. Graag wat tips , dankjewel!

Edit: Onze vrienden lusten geen sushi.

8 Comments
2024/10/30
13:56 UTC

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Waar kan ik het beste wild vlees kopen?

Heeft iemand tips waar ik het beste wild vlees (liefst iets van Hertenbiefstuk) kan kopen? (liefst in de buurt dus van Eindhoven)

Ik wil volgende week een diner geven voor vrienden waar ik wild vlees wil serveren.

9 Comments
2024/10/30
11:14 UTC

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Night at Eindhoven Centraal

Hello dear people,

I have a flight from Eindhoven Airport at 8 in the morning and I am coming from Amsterdam. Because of the trains I can be at Eindhoven Centraal at 2 in the morning and I think the airport is opening at 4:30. Now, there is a possibility of me just arriving a day prior and staying in a hotel, but since I would only be 2:30 hours at Eindhoven I thought why not just sit at the Centraal for the two hours and thats that. So, my question is, as a solo female traveler, is it something you would recommend?

39 Comments
2024/10/30
07:07 UTC

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Are those Northern Lights?

18 Comments
2024/10/29
18:01 UTC

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Advice on relocating for job

Hi, if this is not the right sub for this please let me know and I will take this down.

I am a US citizen, and I just got a job offer for a company based in Eindhoven. I am hoping some people could give me some advice or input on whether taking this job and moving to Eindhoven is a smart move.

Some background on me. I am 26yo, I work in semiconductors and I currently make $82k net salary per year. Cost of living where I am now, I pay half my monthly income in rent and live paycheck to paycheck. It is just me and my dogs (all accepted breeds globally), so no partner or children.

The job offer is for ~€50k salary per year, net ~€4k per month. So it would be a good pay decrease, but I would qualify for the 30% rule too. The company also has great benefits. They take care of the visa and are giving me a small relocation allowance too.

I understand the housing market is difficult in NL currently, but I am very interested in moving there as I've wanted to live in Europe for a long time now.

Is the offer worth it?

15 Comments
2024/10/29
15:39 UTC

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Spend the night at the airport or "risk it" with the morning public transport?

So I have a flight this Saturday at 11am. I live in Arcen. According to 9292 I can be there at 9am, 9:39 or 10am, which should be enough time to check-in and get in the plane. I would need to take two buses and the train.

Problem: I am returning home and cannot survive missing this plane, so knowing the delays public transport often suffer, I am seriously considering arriving on Friday and spend the night at the airport. I'm just that terrified of missing the public transport.

What is your advice? What should I do? In case I decide to spend the night there... Are there plugs available to charge the phone?

8 Comments
2024/10/29
00:35 UTC

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Op zoek naar een huisgenoot voor een appartement in Eindhoven

Hoi, ik ben Cas.

Ik woon nu nog in een studentenkamer, maar omdat ik al 3 jaar werk wil ik verhuizen naar een appartement. Een mooi appartement kan ik in mijn eentje echter niet betalen, dus zoek ik een huisgenooit om samen een appartement mee te huren.

Wie ben ik?

Ik ben mede-eigenaar van een softwarebedrijf en ik sport 4x per week. Afgezien van de maandag (dan mealprep ik) zal ik bijna nooit thuis eten. In het weekend ben ik bij mijn ouders in Limburg. Je zult dus meestal alleen thuis zijn.

Wie zoek ik?

Een persoon waar ik afspraken mee kan maken. Leeftijd, afkomst, situatie etc. maakt allemaal niet uit. Uiteraard is het wel een pre als we nu en dan samen een pilsje of een colaatje kunnen drinken!

Wat gaat er nu gebeuren?

Je stuurt me hier een berichtje en we plannen een moment in om elkaar te leren kennen. Als we er allebei een goed gevoel over hebben gaan we samen op zoek naar een appartement.

6 Comments
2024/10/28
15:47 UTC

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Good Mattress options

Hi, I am looking for a good mattress with good back support since I suffer from back pain. Have shortlisted M-line, Tempur and some brands from Swiss Sense (Aeromax).

Any advice or suggestions on which would be a good mattress? Or any better alternatives? Can I expect some good offers during Black Friday.

Thanks in advance

5 Comments
2024/10/27
18:47 UTC

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Drones?

I just saw what appeared to be a line of drones high in the night sky.

I live close at the border of Belgium, and had some binoculars at hand. It was a straight line of 21 blue lights in a single direction eastward.

Anyone else seen this or knows an explanation?

9 Comments
2024/10/27
17:41 UTC

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Free ticket for Drugdealer concert tonight

Hi everyone!

I have an extra ticket for the Drugdealer concert tonight in Effenaar at 20:00. I want to give it to someone who can actually go!

You can leave a comment below why you want to go and I'll randomly pick someone by 14:00.

Edit: The winner had been selected, u/CuriousPencil!

6 Comments
2024/10/27
10:25 UTC

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Naturalisation Ceremonies in Eindhoven

I would like to share my naturalisation timeline and ask you some questions.

I applied in May this year and received my King's approval letter in September.

In the letter it says that I will get an invitation from the gementee in six weeks for the naturalisation ceremony.

The problem is that it has now been six weeks and I have not received the invitation letter. I enquired at the gementee and was told that I may have to wait a few more weeks.

  1. Is there anyone in the same boat?

  2. is the invitation letter from gementee Eindhoven sent by e-mail or by mail?

Thank you!

10 Comments
2024/10/27
09:43 UTC

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Bikes

Was I completely wrong last night to leave my bike unlocked. Whoever stole my bike last night I hope you stub your toe. (Where may I find my stolen)

16 Comments
2024/10/27
08:03 UTC

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Vleermuizen in Eindhoven

7 Comments
2024/10/26
17:00 UTC

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Eindhoven coffee shops with high cbd weed.

Hi,

I will soon visit Eindhoven and only smoke cbd strains (around 1:1) cbd.

Any coffeeshops specialising in this?

Also, can you buy truffles there?

Many thanks In advance.

1 Comment
2024/10/25
22:13 UTC

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Air Conditioner Cooling Heating

Hi Everyone, I recently bought a house with 14 solar panels. Was considering installing an Air Conditioner which can help with heating and cooling functionality. What is the feedback on this thought?

Can you also suggest some shops for ACs. Checked MediaMarkt, that do not seem to have split AC with outdoor unit. Any other suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

13 Comments
2024/10/25
19:45 UTC

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What to see in DDW?

Hey everyone! I'm thinking of going to DDW this weekend. I know it's huge and I won't be able to see all of it, so I wanted to get your opinions - if you went this year, which installations/areas did you like most? And why?

Thanks, an overwhelmed designer <3

6 Comments
2024/10/25
19:17 UTC

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Money exchange

Hi!! I am looking for a place to exchange a little over 1000 USD to euros. I checked a couple of places including the one at the station and the rate they gave was very bad. I would get only 850 Euros. Any suggestions? TIA

2 Comments
2024/10/25
18:29 UTC

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Looking for some people to play magic the gathering

Hi

I recently got into MTG and have started playing it. At first, I didn’t really know how or where to begin. Now, I've tried MTG Arena and got myself a commander starter deck. I'm looking for a group to play with. I went to Gameforce but I couldn't see any single player to play with. So, just let me know if you're up for it.

Thanks

Edit: Ok, u/InterestingBlue, you're right. I completely overlooked that part, which is probably the most important! :)) My name is Nate; I’m a software engineer, and I moved to Eindhoven around 1.5 years ago. My main hobby is playing games, whether video games (like Dota 2) or board games. I'm now looking for a group who’d also like to meet someone new (and a brand new MTG player).

8 Comments
2024/10/25
15:18 UTC

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Visiting for the weekend!

I'm in Eindhoven for the weekend and would love some recommendations for things to do. Also if anyone would like to meet at a pub and share stories or whatever, I'm always happy to make new friends.

I look forward to any and all responses and chats!

11 Comments
2024/10/25
14:21 UTC

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Where to buy cream of tartar

Does anyone know of any brick-and-mortar shops that carry cream of tartar/hydrogen tartrate/tartaric acid (the white powdered baking ingredient for making snickerdoodles, stabilizing whipped cream and egg whites, and making fluffy angel food cakes)? Should I be looking for "wijnsteenroom", "wijnsteenzuur", "waterstoftartraat", or something else in Dutch? I haven't seen it at AH and I wanted to see if I could get a lead on where else to look before blindly hitting up every grocery store in the city.

13 Comments
2024/10/25
10:53 UTC

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