Area-tip: Strijp-S

If you're visiting Dutch Design Week (DDW), Strijp-S is a must-visit. Without it, your DDW experience won't be complete! This is the creative heart of the city, where all disciplines come together. With more than twenty locations, you can easily spend an entire afternoon here. Whether you're coming to admire design, sip on craft beers, or catch one of the DDW parties, it’s happening on Strijp-S.

Where?

Strijp-S

Need a ticket?

Yes, you can find it here.

How to get there?

Visiting DDW by ov-bike (public bike rental) is not only sustainable, it’s also the quickest way to get from point A to point B. From the train station, it's a 9-minute bike ride to Strijp-S, easy peasy! You can also take a train from Eindhoven Central and get off at Strijp-S, just one stop away. Or hop on bus 401, 402, or 403 and get off at the 'Strijp-S' stop.

Why do you want to come here?

Once called the  ‘forbidden city,’ Strijp-S is now one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Eindhoven. With over twenty different locations to visit, including a pop-up bar with a DJ booth, this is a must for any visitor.

Locations

• Klokgebouw: The perfect starting point for DDW visitors. Spread across four halls, you can explore individual projects and group exhibitions, including those from 16 Dutch and international design academies.
• Ketelhuisplein: Covering an area of approximately 7,000 m², this square functions as an open-air museum, showcasing creations from designers from all over the world.
• Microlab Hall: This is where, among others, the winners of the prestigious Dutch Design Awards present their work.
• MU Hybrid Art House: As always, MU offers a refreshing and challenging perspective on art, design, and technology. During Dutch Design Week, there are exhibitions, talks, and a full-on Prompt Battle.

Our recommendations

• Raw Color x Ikea: Experience the stunning collaboration between Raw Color and the Swedish furniture giant Ikea, blending colors, materials, and shapes in fresh, innovative ways.
• Anti-Text Café: How do you create a more equal society? Experience a text-free space at Bakkie040, where people communicate without written language, raising awareness to the issue of illiteracy.
• Class of 24: A small push can spark impressive projects and collaborations. Admire how different academies address today’s pressing issues.
• Crafted Connections: Witness how craftsmanship and nature come together in the breathtaking transformation of a tree trunk into a beautiful piece of furniture!

More DDW nearby

Now that you've explored Strijp-S, why not complete the experience and visit Strijp T+R as well? And when hunger strike, head to the cozy Grand Café, nestled between the exhibition spaces on the Piet Hein Eek grounds.

Other fun things to do in the area

Don't head home just yet after getting your design fix at Strijp-S! The area boasts a variety of beer cafés, restaurants, and party spots. Looking  to dance during Dutch Design Week? Check out this list of parties.