Kruisstraat | A Tip from Rik

Let’s start with a little bit of history. The Kruisstraat used to be the connecting street between Woensel and Eindhoven, when they were two separate villages. It is not entirely clear where the name ‘Eindhoven’ originally comes from, but according to some it means 'end farm' or ‘einde hoeve’ in Dutch. The last farm of Woensel was located in the most southern part (end), which bordered Eindhoven. In 1920 Woensel became part of Eindhoven and nowadays it is the largest district of the city.

Woenselse Markt

It is a ten minute walk from the city center to the beginning of the Kruisstraat. At the end of the street lies the Woenselse Markt, the heart of Woensel according to Rik. Here you will find one of the largest weekly markets in the south of the Netherlands every Saturday. With over a hundred stalls you can buy fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, fish, bedding, clothing, flowers, and gadgets, amongst others. Pay special attention to the long line for a chicken from the grill. The market is always bustling and you can visit it every Saturday between 10.00 and 17.00 hours.

International vibe

Eindhoven is a city of more than 170 nationalities and nowhere do you feel these international vibe and metropolitan allure like on the Kruisstraat. If you're looking for a wide range of restaurants, shisha bars, supermarkets, or specialty stores selling products from all over the world, you've come to the right place. From a Moroccan furniture shop to a Russian supermarket and from an Asian grocery store to a Spanish restaurant, you'll find it all on the Kruisstraat. Rik shares some of his favourite places with us:

Sri Ganesh

Sri Ganesh is a vegetarian Indian restaurant, one of the few of its kind.

Kadoland

Kadoland is a Turkish gift shop selling very diverse products, from kitchenware and electronics to glitter accessories for the home.

Diyar Supermarket

There is no shortage of supermarkets on the Kruisstraat, but according to Rik you will find the tastiest fruit and vegetables at Diyar.