Geldrop

For centuries, textile production was the main economic activity in Geldrop. In the 19th century, it had the second largest wool production centre in the country, second only after Tilburg. The textile production declined rapidly after the 1960s, however, until it was almost entirely gone in the 1970s. Today, the Weaving Museum reminds of those glory days of industry. Local authorities are now trying to stimulate the existing recreation and tourism industry further, hoping to develop it into the area's main source of income.

Tourist information:

VVV Geldrop Tourist Office, Langstraat 12, ☏ +31 40 2863492. Thu-Sat 09:30-17:00.

By public transport, Geldrop is best reachable via nearby Eindhoven. Bus lines 24 and 320 leave from Eindhoven bus station and take about half an hour. Line 320 also connects to nearby Asten and Helmond.

Faster is the NS Sprinter train (direction Weert) which will get you to Geldrop in just 5 minutes.

If you're driving, the A67 passes close by Geldrop. It connects to the A2 to go north or south, or to the E34 to go east and across the border to Germany. Coming from Eindhoven, follow the Geldropseweg and then the Eindhovenseweg.

Alternatively, you can easily reach Geldrop by bike coming from Eindhoven.

1 Geldrop railway station. (updated Apr 2022)