Take 01
Annual
Dutch Design Week films
Strijp-S, Klokgebouw, Veemgebouw, citywide
51.4416°N, 5.4697°E
Eindhoven
Shoot the Netherlands' design and tech capital with our comprehensive production support across Eindhoven's converted Philips factories, light art installations, and Strijp-S creative campus.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Eindhoven
Take 02
Annual
GLOW Festival broadcasts
Centrum light installations, public squares
Take 03
Various
Philips heritage documentaries
Strijp-S, original Philips factories
Take 04
Ongoing
Brainport tech corporate productions
High Tech Campus, ASML, design studios
Take 05
2017
Penoza S5
Eindhoven outskirts, industrial-edge locations
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Eindhoven
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
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Strijp-S Creative District
Massive converted Philips factory complex with industrial halls, creative studios, and the iconic Veemgebouw and Klokgebouw buildings. Hosts Dutch Design Week and regular cultural events.
Glow Light Art District
Eindhoven's identity as 'City of Light' is showcased through permanent light art installations and the annual GLOW festival route through the city centre.
Moderate
Van Abbemuseum
Internationally renowned modern art museum combining a 1936 original wing with a bold contemporary extension by Abel Cahen. Striking architectural contrast.
Moderate
High Tech Campus
Europe's leading R&D campus housing Philips, ASML, NXP and 200+ tech firms. Sleek glass labs, central canteen 'The Strip', and landscaped grounds.
Complex
Klokgebouw & Veemgebouw
The signature buildings of Strijp-S — Klokgebouw's enormous event hall and Veemgebouw's car-park-on-roof former warehouse. Industrial-modern showpieces.
Easy
Genneper Parken
Vast green park area on the city's southern edge with prehistoric open-air museum, sports facilities, and natural Dutch heath landscapes.
Easy
Strijp-S
Former Philips industrial complex transformed into Eindhoven's creative heart. Vast warehouse spaces, the Klokgebouw event hall, street art, and design studios. A premier location for productions seeking industrial-creative aesthetics.
Centrum
Compact city centre around the Markt square, with the Catharinakerk church, the Design Academy Eindhoven, and TU/e university campus. Modern retail and dining mixed with post-war reconstruction architecture.
Woensel & Woenselse Markt
Northern residential district with the largest open-air market in the Netherlands (Woenselse Markt). Multicultural neighbourhoods, local street life, and authentic Dutch suburban character.
Tongelre & Genneper Parken
One of Eindhoven's oldest districts bordering the expansive Genneper Parken nature area. Historic farmsteads, open heathland, and the prehistoric open-air museum offer rural Dutch landscapes within the city limits.
Scene 03 — The Case for Eindhoven
Why Film in Eindhoven
- ✓ Unique industrial-to-creative transformation providing distinctive visual backdrops
- ✓ Home to Dutch Design Week — access to world-class creative talent and venues
- ✓ Netherlands Film Production Incentive offering 30% rebate on qualifying Dutch spend
- ✓ Cost-effective production compared to Amsterdam and Rotterdam with less permit competition
- ✓ Eindhoven Airport provides budget European connections; direct trains to major Dutch cities
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports EIN (8 km / 15 min) · AMS (125 km / 75 min by train) ▼
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) — 8 km / 15 min
Bus (401 to Centraal)TaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — 125 km / 75 min by train
Direct Intercity trainPrivate transfer
Local Transit bus · taxi ▼
bus
Bus network operated by Hermes/Bravo. Eindhoven Centraal station with direct Intercity services to Amsterdam (75 min), Utrecht (45 min), and Maastricht (60 min).
Crew tip: City is compact and easily navigable by bicycle. Bus network covers all districts. Equipment transport best done by van.
taxi
Available throughout the city. Use official taxi stands or rideshare apps.
Crew tip: Larger vehicles available for equipment transport with advance booking. Traffic generally light compared to Randstad cities.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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More parking availability than Randstad cities. Street parking metered in the centre. Large garages at Heuvel and Strijp-S areas.
Contact Eindhoven Film Office for production vehicle permits. Strijp-S offers generous loading and parking areas for productions.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Compact city; most filming locations within 15-20 minutes by bicycle or car. Strijp-S to Centrum is a 10-minute cycle.
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Plan Your Eindhoven Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the City of Light and Design.