Eindhoven

Eindhoven is one of those cities that feels like it is always inventing something new. It sits in the south of the Netherlands and has a bold, creative energy that you can feel the moment you arrive. The city grew up around big ideas, and that spirit of experimenting and pushing boundaries is still everywhere today. You can see it in the wild, bubbly buildings in the city centre that look more like sculptures than offices, and in a whole neighbourhood where old factory buildings have been turned into studios for artists and designers.

Eindhoven is also a city that knows how to put on a show. Each autumn, its streets and buildings become a canvas for extraordinary light art, drawing visitors from across the world to wander through glowing, colour-drenched streets after dark. With a brilliant modern art museum and a fascinating museum dedicated to the history of electric light, Eindhoven rewards every curious visitor who loves big ideas.