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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Gestel

15 min bike to centrum
Green

Quiet residential area south of the center with leafy streets, family homes, and quick access to the Dommel valley and Genneper Parken.

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Meerhoven

10 min drive to ASML
Modern

A newly built district on the west side, close to the airport and ASML. Wide streets, modern apartments and family homes, and a lot of international neighbours.

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Villapark

5 min bike to centrum
Prestige

Eindhoven's most elegant streets: 1920s villas, mature trees, and a short bike ride to the centre. Limited supply, so listings go fast.

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Philipsdorp

5 min bike to centrum
Historic

The original Philips workers' village next to Strijp-S. Small brick houses, walkable, and full of character.

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Blixembosch

15 min bike to centrum
Suburban

Family suburb at the north edge of the city. Lots of green, playgrounds, schools nearby, and quick access to the ring road.

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Acht

10 min drive to centrum
Village

A former village absorbed by the city, north-west near the High Tech Campus route. Quiet, low-rise, and handy for the A50/A2.

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Waalre

10 min drive to ASML
Relaxed

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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