Neighborhoods

Where expats live around Eindhoven.

A short, honest guide to the main areas we help clients move into.

Centrum

Walk to central station
City

You'll walk to work if you're at TU/e or in town. Cafés, restaurants, canals, and the weekly market. Great for singles and couples who want everything at the door.

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Strijp-S

5 min bike to centrum
Creative

Former Philips factory halls turned into lofts, restaurants, and design studios. Popular with tech and creative expats. New-build apartments dominate.

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Woensel

10 min bike or bus
Family

Eindhoven's biggest district. Green, family-friendly, more space for your money. Good schools, easy access to the ring road.

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Tongelre

10 min bike to centrum
Calm

Quiet 1930s streets, gardens, and old brick townhouses. A favorite for families who want space without leaving the city.

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Stratum

10 min bike to centrum
Balanced

South of the center. A mix of pre-war streets, student housing, and the Genneper Parken green belt.

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Waalre

10 min drive to ASML
Premium

Known for a peaceful residential character, natural surroundings, and high quality of life.

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Nuenen

15 min drive to centrum
Village

Van Gogh's village. Old church, small square, and detached homes with gardens. Village life, ten minutes from the city.

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Veldhoven

5 min to ASML campus
ASML

The town next door to ASML. Convenient if the campus is your daily commute. Family-oriented, modern housing stock.

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Geldrop

15 min train to centrum
Value

Small town on the eastern edge. Good value, own train station, family homes with more square meters per euro.

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's-Hertogenbosch

20 min train to Eindhoven
City

A beautiful historic city with a famous cathedral, great restaurants, and a lively cultural scene. Popular with expats who want a bigger city feel while staying within easy reach of Eindhoven.

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Helmond

15 min train to Eindhoven
Commuter

A modern city east of Eindhoven with good shopping, green spaces, and more affordable housing. The historic castle adds charm to an otherwise practical choice.

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