Keep cool: 9x Places (almost) on the waterfront

What’s more delightful than cooling off by the water on a hot summer’s day? A lovely beach, blue sky, an endless sea. Let's be honest, even with a rising sea level, Eindhoven is far from being a coastal town. And you won't find any cute canals in Eindje either. Still, there are plenty of places to chill out on the quayside. So, where to go for some summer cooling? We've listed nine excellent (almost) waterfront tips. True city oases, if you ask us!

Van Abbemuseum

All the new exhibitions at the Van Abbemuseum are reason enough to make a beeline for it. But there is also plenty to discover around the art hall. Take the front garden, designed by Piet Oudolf. Or the terrace of the museum café, located by an inland lake of the Dommel in the middle of playful urban nature. You can sit here even without a museum ticket. Lovely!

Stadsbrouwerij 100Watt

Stadsbrouwerij 100Watt in Eindhoven is a great place to drink beer by the water. Or rather, almost by the water because there is a bicycle path between you and the river Dommel. But who cares? With a delicious home-brewed Orchestra of Angels beer in front of you, you're just enjoying the good life. 

Evoluon

Eindhoven's icon UFO-shaped building, the Evoluon, has been open to the public for quite some time now. Have you already visited the Next Nature Museum exhibition? Peering into the future can make you thirsty. On the spacious outdoor area by the pond, it’s great to relax in summer on the blue chairs. Or settle down on one of the benches in the grass.

High Tech Campus Eindhoven

Only the lucky ones are working by the water. At the High Tech Campus, already surrounded by lots of greenery, the pond is the cooling centerpiece. You can enjoy lunch here with a view of the pond or stroll along with the quacking ducks.

DOK149

IJzeren Man is as close as you can get to relaxing by the water. Grab a cocktail and enjoy the cozy bohemian atmosphere of DOK149 from your beach chair. Prefer being on or in the water? Find a spot on the beach or on the lawn at the IJzeren Man.

Roeivereniging Beatrix

For everyone who not only wants to be near the water but also on it, there is the Beatrix Rowing Club. You can enjoy rowing on your own or with a team. The club is located in a beautiful nature reserve by the canal. Want to know more? On Saturday morning, between 10.30 am and 11.30 am, you are always welcome for a cup of coffee.

Genneper Parken

Talking about beautiful nature reserves, the Genneper Parken is another green pearl with lots of water flowing through it. Highly recommended: rent a sup board and discover the Eindhoven jungle while paddling.

preHistorisch Dorp

From the Genneper Parken, preHistorisch Dorp is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the outdoor seating of cafe Den Bonten Os is not located directly near the local lake. Apparently, not a big thing in prehistoric times. But why not jump into a wooden canoe here, as your ancestors undoubtedly did?

De Watermolen van Opwetten

The Opwetten watermill has stood on this green land between Eindhoven and Nuenen for around a thousand years. In the past, you could have seen Vincent van Gogh passing by; now, you can grab a drink and enjoy a beautiful view of the meadows along the Kleine Dommel.