gone.with.us
Eindhoven the way we live it
Events, parks, lakes, day trips and practical tips from Mahir & Katya, two internationals who have called Eindhoven home for the past four years.
Inside our guide
Everything we wish we had known
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Coming up
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Tools
Plan your move
Moving here
Four questions, then the paperwork that applies to you, in order, with deadlines.
Start my checklistStudy finderWhere can I study?
Tell us what you want to study and where you are from. See programmes, requirements, deadlines and fees.
Find my optionsCalculatorWhat will it cost?
Rent, insurance, food, transport: a monthly budget for your situation, with sources.
Work out my budgetMap · 37 placesPlaces we would send you
Museums, lakes and the offices you will need, on one map.
Open the mapArticles
Practical guides
- Paperwork I need a BSN Your first week in Eindhoven: registering, BSN and DigiD 6 min read
- Housing I need a place to live Finding a room or apartment in Eindhoven without getting scammed 8 min read
- Money & work I'm looking for a job Finding a job in Eindhoven: Dutch CV, where to look and work permits 8 min read
- Daily life I want to learn Dutch Learning Dutch in Eindhoven: courses, language cafés and civic integration 6 min read
Who we are
Hi, we're Mahir & Katya.
We're Mahir and Katya, a couple who moved to Eindhoven and remember how confusing the first months were.
We started gone.with.us to share what we wish someone had told us: what's on this week, how the paperwork works, and which places are worth your Saturday. We check the facts, link the official source, and keep our opinions clearly marked as ours.
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People ask us
Do I need to speak Dutch in Eindhoven?
Not to get started. English works at university, in most workplaces and in most shops. Learning a few phrases makes daily life, and making Dutch friends, a lot easier.
Do I need a car?
Most people don't. A bike covers the city, buses cover the rest, and direct trains go to Amsterdam and Schiphol.
What's the hardest part of moving here?
Housing, by far. Start early, compare neighbourhoods, and be careful with anyone who asks for money before a viewing.
Is Eindhoven boring compared to Amsterdam?
It's smaller and calmer, but with DDW, GLOW, carnaval, PSV and Strijp-S there's a lot going on. Follow our heads-ups and you won't miss it.
Is this official advice?
No. We're not a government service or a law firm. Every article links to the government or organisation that sets the rule, and that source always wins. Tips and recommendations are our own opinion.
How do I get in touch with you?
Send us a DM on Instagram at @gone.with.us. Your question might become our next Reel.