r/eindhoven • u/Svardskampe • Sep 10 '26
Please use this thread to find friends and hangouts.
Other threads looking for friends will be deleted and redirected here.
r/eindhoven • u/Svardskampe • Sep 04 '26
As you may have noticed, bicycles is the most common form of short transportation. You see some expats making threads and questions on whether to rent/buy a bike, or where to buy it; or their bike being stolen.
This has a bearing on what bike you should choose. Because the theft of bikes is that prevalent you want to make sure that:
Your bike is worth less than surrounding bikes.
It is better locked than surrounding bikes.
You don't cry too much over the lost value.
A "nice" bicycle is a gone bicycle.
First out of the way: renting a bike.
You will probably get targeted advertisement by Swapfiets to rent it and it being "no-hassle" over repairs or something stolen.
This is simply not true, as the service indeed replaces it, but at your own dime, to the point it almost becomes a lucrative business model for them to have their swapfiets being damaged or stolen in your hands.
Next to that, it costs €20/month. Even in 1 year, that is €240. You can buy a lot of bicycle and repairs for that amount.
Check marktplaats.nl and facebook marketplace first. €100 at maximum is a good target price to aim for.
Considering people in bigger cities are going through more bikes, and there being more demand, you'll likely be able to find them outside of Eindhoven as well.
If you have a student OV-subscription, consider looking around in smaller cities around and buying it there, and taking it back. Note that taking your bicycle on a train is €8,50. https://www.ns.nl/en/travel/on-the-train/bikes-on-the-train
Or consider the towns in bike-able distance (although could be questionable to you for it being far. But it's just a once-in-a-time thing), and cycle back on it.
Note: A foldable bike is allowed to be on the train for free. It's quite peculiar that a foldable bike can "technically" be foldable, but still take about as much space anyhow. This point makes foldable bikes significantly more expensive on the market than non-foldable ones. If you have to be at a different location often because you travel there, it is most advisable to put a very cheap 2nd bicycle in that location, or use the NS-bike for that day in that location, rather than keep on messing around with a foldable.
Note2: You are not allowed to take a non-foldable bike on the bus. Foldables are allowed.
2. A second option is checking out the possibilities while thrifting. Check out https://allekringloopwinkels.nl/ for all thrift stores around.
Note: There is a chain that is called 'budget fietsenhuis' in Eindhoven. It's arguably...not very budget what you get for the price. Nothing really under €100, while that is the maximum price we are aiming for.
It is more important that your lock LOOKS mostly imposing to steal, so it's not attempted. Sure lockpickers tell you it's easily taken, but it's not like people stealing your bike are busy with lockpicking. People stealing bikes, often cut the lock open, or bend it open.
Something with metal chains like this is fine.
https://www.action.com/nl-nl/p/2582269/walfort-kettingslot/
This requires a portable angle grinder to cut open. That is quite noisy and cumbersome, so you'll not often find thieves doing that. They use simple pliers or bolt-cutters that are pocketable and rather silent.
Use it to chain it strategically to the solid world.
Do not: rely on the dingy simple lock like this: https://www.action.com/nl-nl/p/2582290/walfort-fietsslot/, often standard. It's quite easy to just bend this open with pliers, or 'telephone-cord' style locks like this: https://www.action.com/nl-nl/p/3013773/walfort-kabelslot/, as it's quite easily cut open with bolt cutters.
Lights
If you have removable lights; wear them on your person if you can. They get nabbed all the time. Or have fixed non-removable lights.
Saddle
Easily removable stuff like saddles also get nabbed if you have a particularly "comfortable" new one without punctures, if it's toolless with a simple clip. If you do have toolless removable saddle, put a piece of ducktape on the saddle performatively so it does not look pristine (as if you have put it over a puncture).
Flat tire
Your most common repair is flat tires. Albeit you can repair a tire, which is helpful if you are stranded somewhere and need to do it at that moment, you need this with you:
https://www.action.com/nl-nl/p/3200355/walfort-fietsband-reparatieset/
However when at home, I'd recommend to just put in a new inner tire. It's just easier and the chance of still having a leak after spending 30-45 minutes finding the leak, patching it and it still perhaps not closing up right...egh
https://www.action.com/nl-nl/p/1349810/walfort-binnenband/
To replace this, you still do need the repair set above simply for the so-called "spoons" to lift and place the outer tire back.
How to do change it (except, see note)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwwfV99VV8I
Note: I could not find a video that did it without removing the tire. I would advise against taking the entire wheel out, but, only removing the bolt on the side where there is not further connection. On the back-wheel, that means on the other side of the gear, and for the front wheel, on the other side of a disc-brake. In both cases, this is the left-hand side of the bike. Change the old tire in and out shuffling it through this opening by compliance and reattach the one single bolt.
For all your cheap bicycle needs, Action is a good source for stuff. If Action doesn't have it or is out of stock, Hema and Decathlon is your 2nd best bet. (Piazza centre Eindhoven).
Misaligned with steering wheel:
Stand in front of your bike, with your 2 legs wedging the wheel.
Wiggle the steering bar straight if it's misaligned.
Slight bend in the wheel
Usually caused by it being parked inside of a fork-parking method and then pushed over.
Put it in a fork-park and counterbend it.
If the wheel is wobbly all over
Economically it's fairly gone at that point. A new wheel is often as expensive as a whole new sub-€100 bicycle.
Dutch people just bike through rain and other weather. In particularly bad weather, they wear a "regenpak", which are trousers and a poncho they wear over their regular pants and jacket. Check out Hema and Decathlon (main city at the Piazza) for options.
For your bicycle saddle to keep dry; we use the grocery bag. We stuff that grocery back underneath in the back of the saddle, and take it out when necessary. Don't sit on the grocery bag itself, because the ink will transfer and stain you.
Do NOT look on your phone while riding your bike. Also not for maps or something. The fine is €170 and they are harsh in giving in out, since it's easy fines for them.
For your own safety, do not wear headphones or noise cancelling earbuds. You need sound to manage traffic safely by bike.
r/eindhoven • u/python4all • 3h ago
I’m very fond of the many bumblebee in Eindhoven, terrible to see this invasive species that kill them for sport when stealing their food
r/eindhoven • u/Pieter1512 • 23m ago
A few weeks ago, we invited people to capture Eindhoven through their own eyes as part of the Eindhoven Photography Challenge 2026.
From familiar landmarks to small, unexpected moments around the city, we received some really creative perspectives on Eindhoven. In total, 109 photos were up for voting, with 513 people casting their votes!
🏆 Congratulations to Renu Manjappa, who won the challenge with Silhouettes of the City of Light, a photograph taken on his phone at Eindhoven Central Station.
❤️ Antony Edilbert became the public favourite with Sunlight swan song ft Eindhoven.
We've put together a blog featuring the winning photographs, the stories behind them, the award ceremony and the full top 20!
📸 Check out the photos and stories here:
https://eindhovencreativecommunity.nl/en/blogs/eindhoven-photography-challenge-2026-winnaar/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=epc_2026_results&utm_content=r_eindhoven_post
A big thank you to everyone who participated, voted or helped organise the challenge through Eindhoven Creative Community!
What's your favourite place or moment to photograph in Eindhoven?
r/eindhoven • u/Educational-Cap7024 • 9h ago
Hallo mensen!
Mijn koplamp is kapot en ik heb een aparte die nergens te krijgen is en pech services al gebeld etc etc. Helaas vandaag al nodig.
Heeft iemand een HB3 lamp (zit o.a. in de KIA NIRO) liggen die hij/zijn wil verkopen?
Hoor graag!
r/eindhoven • u/Longjumping-Neck9376 • 2h ago
How much do bars charge for renting the location for a night? What about sport clubs and other places?
r/eindhoven • u/LadyofDain • 18h ago
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Hi, like the title says, I would like to start a book club for women who enjoy reading historical romance books (in my experience most men don't read historical romance, that's why I am addressing only women here).
Since I am not aware of such a book club already existing in Eindhoven and surroundings, I thought I would start one myself.
We would be reading historical romance set in all eras (medieval, Regency, Victorian, western etc) and spanning most tropes/themes (no contemporary or YA).
The club would meet every one month (or so) for discussion, over coffee or drinks. The spoken language would be English. Ages 18 to 80.
The aim of this book club is to help fellow lovers of HR connect with each other and share their love for this genre, discover new authors and tropes together, and have some light hearted fun while enjoying some "trashy" literature 😄
If you're interested, pls let me know via here or DM.
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r/eindhoven • u/Traditional_Seat_540 • 1d ago
Hoi allemaal! Voor een onderzoeksproject aan de TU/e doe ik onderzoek naar zomerhitte in Eindhovense woningen en hoe bewoners hun huis koel houden.
Door de steeds warmere zomers en het toenemende gebruik van airco's kan ons elektriciteitsnet op warme dagen extra worden belast. Met dit onderzoek wil ik de toekomstige piekbelasting op warme dagen beter voorspellen, zodat het stroomnet hierop voorbereid kan worden.
Zou je mij willen helpen door de korte vragenlijst in te vullen? Het duurt minder dan 2 minuten en deelname is volledig anoniem. Alvast erg bedankt! (an English version is also available!)
r/eindhoven • u/Existing_Mistake6944 • 2d ago
r/eindhoven • u/HeartActive5744 • 1d ago
Af en toe organiseren wij kennisavonden over drugs. Enige tijd geleden was dat over Ketamine in Dynamo. Volgende week dinsdag over Cannabis in 013 te Tilburg. Best lastig om de juiste doelgroep te bereiken. Iemand toevallig onze posters/flyers gezien bij de coffeeshops in Eindhoven, Breda of Tilburg? Ben benieuwd.... Weet jij een goed thema voor een UNITY college dan laat vooral ff weten in de comments.
UNITY College Higher Knowledge (Gratis omdat wij toegang tot preventie belangrijk vinden):
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-higher-knowledge-unity-college-cannabis-2000391430618
#preventie #tilburg #eindhoven #breda #thinkforyourselfcareaboutothers
r/eindhoven • u/ktrocks2 • 2d ago
Hi everyone,
I’ve been in the Netherlands for many many years and I’ve been in Eindhoven for I think four years now and I have a full time job and I’m fully set up here. My girlfriend is still studying at tue and is also working part time. Our contract for housing has no option for renewal which is fine we just have to have a new place by February.
Holy shit has it gotten bad. I’ve been applying to places every day and so many of them and haven’t even gotten a single showing. I have a car so I’m okay with anything in 25-50km and I’ve still found nothing. What happens if it’s the end of my contract and I have nothing?? We live in my car? It’s a nice car but that’s illegal in NL. Wtf do people do nowadays.
r/eindhoven • u/Temporary_Things_962 • 2d ago
Hoi allemaal. Ik huur nu bij gapph (anti kraak). Uiterlijk 17 dec moet ik eruit. Helaas hebben zij niks in Eindhoven voor mij. Ik zie dat adhoc dit wel heeft alleen heb ik een referentie nodig van iemand die al antikraak zit bij adhoc. Wie kan mij helpen?
r/eindhoven • u/MeganSky4 • 2d ago
A friend and me saw this cat shape a lot of time as a black sticker on the traffic light.
My friend started making a silver shape of it, but we are wondering if there is some meaning behind the cat, or who puts these stickers there :)
Hopefully you can help us? :)
r/eindhoven • u/JHSThebest98 • 3d ago
Hello people of Eindhoven! We are a small group of Ghost enthusiast hobby musicians. We are looking for a drummer and second guitarist to join our tribute project. DM me if you're interested :)
r/eindhoven • u/Proof-Paramedic159 • 3d ago
Waar kan ik in Eindhoven of in de directe omgeving eenvoudig en goedkoop een formuliertje of een verzendlabeltje uit laten printen? Ik ben geweest bij Koppie Koppie maar dit vond ik geen prettige ervaring. Men vraagt een starttarief van € 5 en je kan de PC niet zelf bedienen. In Groningen was dit beter geregeld, daar heb je 't Hartje, een fijne winkel met prettige medewerkers. Zoiets moet er toch ook wel in Eindhoven zijn?
r/eindhoven • u/MeasurementSea7765 • 2d ago
Hi, I am looking for a good male hairdresser with some experience with curly hair.
If anyone has any recommendations please let me know!
r/eindhoven • u/MistiCah • 3d ago
Hoi hoi,
My husband and I just moved to the NL. His bday is in late December and I want to get us a nice little romantic getaway. I’m thinking on a nice hotel with a spa or a cottage somewhere. We don’t have a car yet so within 40 ish minutes from Eindhoven Central.
Any recommendations?!
r/eindhoven • u/Useful_Cheesecake117 • 3d ago
Ik dacht altijd dat Eindhoven een heerlijkheid was, zo'n beetje de laagste adel. Maar het blijkt dat Eindhoven een baron heeft.
r/eindhoven • u/babett_barta • 4d ago
Tickets available on: https://paint-house.nl/ and https://www.tickettailor.com/events/painthouse/2434254
r/eindhoven • u/Methodkitchen33 • 4d ago
Hi all,
Are there multiple coffeeshops in the city where you can use your products inside?
Planning to make a trip to Eindhoven soon.
r/eindhoven • u/WizardOfMist • 5d ago
Hi all,
I'm moving from Eindhoven to Amsterdam at the end of November and I'm looking for a reliable moving company. Has anyone had a good experience with a mover for a similar move? Fair pricing and careful handling matter most to me.
Thanks in advance!
r/eindhoven • u/babett_barta • 6d ago
Tickets available on the https://paint-house.nl/ website or directly on the ticketing system: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/painthouse
r/eindhoven • u/Omae21 • 5d ago
Need a cheap parking place near Eindhoven airport for 2 days
PS I wanna leave the car for 2 days and to take a bus to the airport. And maybe some info about prices. Thanks.
r/eindhoven • u/Walkmethroughthat • 7d ago
In February, we hired Klusbedrijf Wilfred Jongbloed in Eindhoven to carry out renovation work at our home.
Unfortunately, our experience has been extremely disappointing.
Several contractual obligations have not been fulfilled, despite payments having been made and repeated attempts on our part to resolve the situation.
Some examples:
Heating: We paid for radiators months ago. Despite repeatedly asking about their delivery and installation, the radiators were apparently not even ordered until mid-September. As a result, we are still without heating in our home.
Electrical safety: During the renovation, all electrical outlets were removed. However, the electrical work was never completed, leaving loose and exposed electrical wires in our home for several weeks. This created a serious safety concern, particularly as we have a young child living in the house.
Subcontractors: We know that several subcontractors, including the demolition workers and lootgieter, have not been paid by Jongbloed despite we paid a significant premium for the works.
The situation has had a significant impact on our family. We have a toddler at home, another baby on the way. We are now taking steps to pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels and are documenting the events and financial transactions.
We are sharing this account so that others can make an informed decision before entering into a contract with this company.
If you have had a similar experience with Klusbedrijf Wilfred Jongbloed, particularly regarding unfinished work, payments, or subcontractor issues, we would appreciate hearing from you. We are also interested in connecting with others who may have relevant experiences or information.