Introducing Eindhoven
Eindhoven received its city rights in 1232. At the end of the nineteenth century, Philips established its lamps factory in Eindhoven, leading to a stream of new workers and at the same time residents of the city. In 1920 the town of Eindhoven was merged with five surrounding villages (now city areas): Gestel, Stratum, Strijp, Tongelre and Woensel. Around 750,000 people live in the Eindhoven region or SRE (Cityregion Eindhoven).
If you're thinking of living in the Eindhoven region, click on Want to work for a list of things to remember.
Center of innovation and design
With its leading Design Academy and the Philips Design Center, as well as numerous small and medium-size enterprises, the region has a big voice in the field of design. Not yet convinced? Just take a look here.
