Eindhoven is known throughout the region as a great place to shop! The Heuvel Galerie, the Piazza Centre, and the Bijenkorf department store are particularly popular. There are also plenty of top end fashion boutiques, as well as a range of ethnic and health food stores for those looking for particular ingredients.

In Tilburg, Heuvelstraat has a varied range of shops and boutiques. The side streets contain a veritable treasure trove of antique and second-hand dealers, galleries and unique specialist shops. Heuvelstraat leads onto Pieter Vreedeplein, a shopping and entertainment centre in the heart of the city. There are charming shops, and you will find large retail centres in Reeshof (Heyhoef), Tilburg West (Westermarkt) and Tilburg Noord (Wagnerplein). 

Weekly Markets

Weekly markets are set up in different locations around the region, and sell a wide range of food and other items, at lower prices. Markets are popular and are where to head if you want to mix with the locals!  For more information about the weekly markets can be found on marktenmarkten.nl (only in Dutch).

Opening Hours

• Some shops are open from 09:30 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday.

• On Monday, stores usually open at 11:00 or 13:00 and on Saturday they close at 17:00. 

• Shops in larger towns stay open until 21:00 one evening each week, for koopavond (shopping evening). 

• Many shops are open on one Sunday each month for koopzondag (shopping Sunday), while some shops are open every Sunday. 

• In most larget cities, including Eindhoven, most stores are open in the city centre every Sunday from 10:00-17:00.

• Supermarkets are usually open Monday to Saturday until 20:00 or 22:00, and on Sunday until 18:00. 

• Many grocery stores also offer home delivery.