De Tongelreep, Eindhoven
The National Swimming Centre de Tongelreep in Eindhoven is one of Europe's premier aquatic facilities. Designed to accommodate both professional athletes and recreational swimmers, this state-of-the-art complex offers a variety of pools and training areas, making it a hub for competitive swimming in the country.
De Tongelreep comprises several specialized pools, including a 25-meter pool, a reactivation pool, and an instruction pool. The complex's most prestigious facility is the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium, named after the Dutch Olympic champion. Within this stadium, athletes train and compete in a 10-lane 50-meter competition pool, a 20×25-meter diving pool, and a 4-lane 50-meter training pool. The training pool is equipped with the Vision training system, which utilizes thirteen cameras for detailed performance analysis-an advanced system unique in Europe.
A significant part of the complex's history includes its recreational area, which was closed in 2016. This section featured an indoor tropical wave pool, multiple water slides, whirlpools, and a lazy river. Visitors could also relax in Turkish steam baths and hot tubs infused with aromatic scents. The outdoor pool, open in warm weather, included a sunbathing lawn, additional slides, and interconnected pools of varying depths.
Opened in 2006, the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium replaced an outdated 50-meter competition pool and quickly became the home of Dutch elite swimming. It boasts a seating capacity of 3,000 spectators and has hosted major international competitions, including the European Swimming Championships 2008. The stadium was officially named after Van den Hoogenband in 2008, following his retirement from competitive swimming.
De Tongelreep remains the Netherlands' largest indoor swimming facility and a top European aquatic center. Though its recreational area closed, it continues to train elite swimmers with state-of-the-art facilities, maintaining its status as a hub of Dutch and international aquatic excellence.
De Tongelreep comprises several specialized pools, including a 25-meter pool, a reactivation pool, and an instruction pool. The complex's most prestigious facility is the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium, named after the Dutch Olympic champion. Within this stadium, athletes train and compete in a 10-lane 50-meter competition pool, a 20×25-meter diving pool, and a 4-lane 50-meter training pool. The training pool is equipped with the Vision training system, which utilizes thirteen cameras for detailed performance analysis-an advanced system unique in Europe.
A significant part of the complex's history includes its recreational area, which was closed in 2016. This section featured an indoor tropical wave pool, multiple water slides, whirlpools, and a lazy river. Visitors could also relax in Turkish steam baths and hot tubs infused with aromatic scents. The outdoor pool, open in warm weather, included a sunbathing lawn, additional slides, and interconnected pools of varying depths.
Opened in 2006, the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium replaced an outdated 50-meter competition pool and quickly became the home of Dutch elite swimming. It boasts a seating capacity of 3,000 spectators and has hosted major international competitions, including the European Swimming Championships 2008. The stadium was officially named after Van den Hoogenband in 2008, following his retirement from competitive swimming.
De Tongelreep remains the Netherlands' largest indoor swimming facility and a top European aquatic center. Though its recreational area closed, it continues to train elite swimmers with state-of-the-art facilities, maintaining its status as a hub of Dutch and international aquatic excellence.
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Sight Name: De Tongelreep
Sight Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (See walking tours in Eindhoven)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (See walking tours in Eindhoven)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Eindhoven
Creating your own self-guided walk in Eindhoven is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Eindhoven Introduction Walking Tour
Eindhoven is the largest city in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands. It was founded in the 13th century but didn't see large growth until DAF Trucks and Philips Electronics were established in the city during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Eindhoven was officially given status as a municipality in 1232. It was already a small town with less than 200 houses inside the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Eindhoven was officially given status as a municipality in 1232. It was already a small town with less than 200 houses inside the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Van Gogh's Nuenen Walking Tour
The small town of Nuenen, located practically a stone's throw from Eindhoven, is a very old Dutch locality that shot into significance as the inspiration behind many of the works by Vincent van Gogh. The painter lived and worked here for 18 months, from December 1883 to May 1885. During this period he created many paintings capturing the images of local people (peasants, weavers, etc.) such... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles