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City break in Eindhoven. Active leisure ideas for Eindhoven - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Vertigo Eindhoven is famous for an abundance of beautiful parks; those who prefer to devote time to hiking and cycling would enjoy the city. Families with children have to visit the local Best Zoo; spacious and well maintained, it is home to exotic animals. Camels and cheetahs, panthers and bobcats, peacocks and ostriches are inhabitants of this beautiful zoo. There is also a large aviary with a rich collection of parrots.
Guide to Eindhoven sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Sports fans will surely associate Eindhoven with a famous football club PSV. Those, who are interested in the history of technology, will call this town as a hometown of DAF. The industrial … Open
In addition to scenic walks, Eindhoven is ready to offer its guests a lot of interesting ways of spending leisure time. The city has great Holland Casino Eindhoven, which will please both fans of the classic roulette and those who prefer modern gaming machines. In addition, the city has a huge number of attractive bars and clubs where you can taste delicious local beer. The Rambler club is a nice place for a night stay; there is often live music and songs of different styles.
Fans of shopping would be impressed by Eindhoven, as a number of shops and shopping complexes is huge. The largest shopping center is the Heuvel Galerie; it occupies an entire district and has over a hundred shops of different specialization. There is a popular casino of the same name too. Slegte BV Boekhandel En Antiquariaat is popular among foreigners; it is ready to offer visitors a wide selection of books and antiques. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cuisine of Eindhoven for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Tourists could find the most unusual dining places, including attractive restaurants of local cuisine in Eindhoven. In the heart of the city there is the exotic Popocatepetl restaurant … Open
Piazza shopping complex is situated in a beautiful modern building resembling a horseshoe; you can find there a lot of attractive clothing shops for every taste and budget. Adherents of the sports lifestyle are advised to look into Foot Locker selling athletic clothing and accessories. Despite the fact that the price level in the store is quite high, the quality of goods is in full compliance. Eindhoven is famous for its local beer; a visit to the monastery of St. Benedict would be interesting for beer fans. This is where the famous brewers were working. There is a small restaurant on the territory of the monastery where you can try a lot of interesting dishes cooked with beer.
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Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Eindhoven

Carrousel
Where: Markt 35a, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2453 890;
Het Groote Genoegen
Where: Ten Hagestraat 2, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2370 101;
The Trafalgar Pub
Where: Dommelstraat 21, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2448 820;
O’sheas Irish Pub
Where: Jan van Lieshoutstraat 9, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2466 213;
De Gaper Proeflokaal
Where: Wilhelminaplein 5, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2467 770;
Paddy’s Place
Where: Kerkstraat 28, Eindhoven;
Club De Rechter
Where: Stratumseind 32, Eindhoven;
Club Massa
Where: Dommelstraat 7, Eindhoven;
De Effenaar
Where: Dommelstraat 2, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2393 666;
Café Mundial
Where: Dommelstraat 13, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2377 900;
Santiago De Cuba
Where: Stratumseind 65, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2069 606;
Boston Pub
Where: Stratumseind 44, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)40 2371373;
Pallaz Club
Where: Stratumsedijk 14, Eindhoven; Telephone: +31 (0)6 2954 7943;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Eindhoven
♥   National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 27 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 32.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 46.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Meinweg' , 54 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 59 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Eindhoven
♥   Amusement park 'DippieDoe' Best, 6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Speelland' Hilvarenbeek, 25.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Mini Efteling' Nieuwkuijk, 33.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Efteling' Kaatsheuvel, 36.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Toverland' Sevenum, 36.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Eindhoven
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs De Vossemeren' Lommel, 23.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquafun SunParks' Mol, 32.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'AquaMundo Center Parcs Erperheide' Peer, 36.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Molenheide' Houthalen-Helchteren, 41.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 53.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Eindhoven
♥   Restaurant 'Wiesen' Eindhoven. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Umami by Han' Eindhoven. Type - Asian. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Valenzia by Zarzo' Eindhoven. Type - World cuisine|Spanish|Asian influences. 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Zarzo' Eindhoven. Type - Creative. 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'De Karpendonkse Hoeve' Eindhoven. Type - Modern cuisine. 2.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Eindhoven from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Efteling Park

From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Eindhoven center - 36.7 km.
The park was opened in 1952. Its founder is the well-known decorator Anton Pieck. It was his idea to turn the traditional amusement park into a strange fairy-tale land that would definitely please the followers of the work of Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen. The masterfully cultivated flower beds, the alleyways surrounded by the slender trees, the tiny ponds with lilies - the rest in the park is a must for the dreamers and artists. … Read further

Bonnefanten Museum

From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map:   Distance from Eindhoven center - 69.5 km.
The unique Bonnefanten Museum is the largest museum of classical and modern art in the province of Limburg. It is notable not only for its rich collection but also for the special architecture of the building today. The museum has a long history. It is full of events. Its collection began to form in 1884. The museum was originally dedicated to the history and archaeology of the province of Limburg. The museum's collection was constantly expanding. Therefore, it was forced to repeatedly change the location. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Eindhoven

Den Bosch
Those who prefer to bring new interesting books from the trip should definitely visit Boekhandel Liber Amicorum. In this store, visitors will be offered colorful booklets, calendars and books on the history of the region, as well as fiction literature. The most ... Open »
Waalwijk
Those who want to play another noble sport (we're talking about golf) should never ignore Efteling Golfpark where you can enjoy the game and great views of the beautiful scenery to their fullest. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate National Monument Camp Vught, Camping ... Open »
Limburg
The fabulously beautiful region of Limburg appeals to fans of various activities. Scenic parks and caves, ultramodern malls and shopping centers, an abundance of attractive bars and restaurants with a huge choice of Dutch and Belgian beers - that's only a part of ... Open »
Venlo
In Venlo, travelers will find much needed entertainment, shopping, and many interesting things to do. As a rule, all guests of the city head to the city center or the Inner City as the majority of cafes, restaurants, and gifts shops are located there. It is a great ... Open »
Breda
Even though Breda is not a big city, there are plenty entertainments and fun activities for everyone. If you are a gambler or simply want to feel the atmosphere of a real casino, Holland Casino Breda is a great place to visit. It is widely recognized as one of the ... Open »
Arnhem
Tourists with children will like another destination - Burgers' Zoo and Safaripark that is located not far from the heart of the city. Here children and their parents will be able to see not only many interesting animals but also walk in a beautiful park, enjoy ... Open »
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