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What You Need To Know

Eindhoven is a municipality and a city in the south of the Netherlands, originally at the confluence of the Dommel and Gender streams. The Gender was dammed short of the city centre in the 1950s and the Dommel still runs through the city.

Area: 34.3 mi²
Population: 216,036 (2011)

Currency

  • Eindhoven uses Euros, where 100 euro cents = 1 euro.
  • ATMs are the best way to go if you have a bank card with you. You'll get the best exchange rates, even with any ATM fees you may be charged.
  • In the Netherlands, most shops will no longer accept the 1 and 2 cents coins.  If you are paying by cash, the shops will round off the amounts to the closest 5

 

Weather

  • The climate of Eindhoven is mainly determined by the North Sea and the warm Gulf Stream. Because of these influences, Eindhoven and its region experience little extreme weather conditions. The climate of Eindhoven is known for its temperate Atlantic climate. This climate is known for its cool, mild winters and pleasant temperatures during summer with quite a lot of rainfall.
  • The months June, July and August have a nice average temperature.
  • On average, the warmest month is August.
  • On average, the coolest month is January.
  • July is the wettest month.
  • April is the driest month.

Language

The spoken language is a combination of Kempenlands (a Dutch dialect spoken in a large area east and south east of the city, including Arendonk and Lommel in Belgium) and North Meierijs (between the south of Den Bosch and into Eindhoven). Both dialects belong to the East Brabantian dialect group), which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).

Safety

Eindhoven, along with the rest of the Netherlands has a relatively low crime rate, and you should not run into any problems whilst traveling throughout the area. As with any locale you are unfamiliar with, it pays to be alert while traveling within large crowds, especially during the high season. Pickpockets can quickly pick you clean of your money or passport, quickly turning a dream vacation into a nightmare. Keep your eyes and a hand on bags at all times, and do not leave your items unattended.

Getting Around

By Bus: Eindhoven has an extensive bus network. You can purchase an OV-chipkaart, a plastic card on which an amount or a travel credit can be loaded, at the bus company's office or vending machines in the station.

By Bicycle: You can rent a bicycle at the train station, which is a nice and typical Dutch way to get around the center or explore the outskirts of town or the surrounding villages. Remember that bicycle theft is a problem in the Netherlands. Eindhoven is no exception so make sure that you have a proper lock.

By Taxi: Taxistands can be found on both the north- and south side of the railway station. For a list with taxi services see PIN Taxi Eindhoven. Note that taxi transport in the Netherlands is rather expensive.