Welcome to the city that has given birth to writers, poets, actors, singers and artists. Tour a city that has a strong industrial element, but mainly the cultural one. The artistic aura with top performing theaters, wonderful museums and exquisite alleyways make up the image of a city you would want to visit again and again! It was also a city that produced top scientists and athletes, while it is the birthplace of Grolsch beer.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +31
Nearest airports from city center: Munster Airport (82km), Dusseldorf Airport (139km), Amsterdam Airport (172km), Eindhoven Airport (181km), Cologne Airport (184km), Rotterdam Airport (200km),
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** RIJKSMUSEUM (Lasondersingel 129 – 131, 7514 BP Enschede)
Opened in 1927, it is the national museum that has works of art from the 17th century to modern times. Also see dozens of medieval books and religious artifacts.
*** MUSEUM DE MUSEUMFABRIEK (Het Rozendaal 11, 7523 XG Enschede)
It opened in 2008 and resulted from the merger of a textile museum, a natural history museum and a cultural history collection.
*** VOLKSPARK (Parkweg, 7513 CN Enschede)
This is an impressive park located in the heart of the city and will offer you the opportunity to relax.
*** ST. JACOBUSKERK (Oude Markt 1, 7511 GA Enschede)
It is one of the most impressive Gothic style churches in the Netherlands. It is worth seeing the beautiful curves and the special light in the architecture of the octagonal church.
*** GROTE KERK (Oude Markt 32, 7511 GB Enschede)
The separate church dates back to the Middle Ages and many parts of it are made of Bentheim sandstone.
*** SYNAGOGUE (Prinsestraat 14-16, 7513 AL Enschede)
It was built in 1928 and includes two prayer rooms and the church council room. Also see the wonderful decorations and beautiful mosaics.
*** UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE (Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede)
Arrange a campus tour to see one of the most important universities in Europe.
*** RECREATIONAL PARK THE RUTBEEK (Jacobsrietweg 182, 7546 RG Enschede)
This is an amusement park that is perfect for relaxing. Beaches, endless grass, biking and barbecues are the basic “ingredients” to love the park.
*** GROLSCH BROUWERIJ (De Groote Plooij, Brouwerslaan 1, 7548 XA Enschede)
Take the tour of the famous beer company which lasts about 2.5 hours. Also try the beer with cheese and sausage.
*** LASONDERKERK (Lasondersingel 102, 7514 BV Enschede)
It was built in 1927 and is a national monument. The church impresses with its colored windows and interior.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Vliegbasis Twenthe is an important attraction of the city. Among other things, see old military artifacts that will take you back in time and walk the trails.
*** Live the experience of Go Planet Parc and it will be unforgettable.
*** If you like theater performances, then experience the Wilminktheater.
*** The city is ideal to discover by bike and we would recommend you to go cycling.
*** We would recommend a 20 minute drive to Museum Buurtspoorweg.
FOOD AND DRINK
In Enschede you have many options for your lunch or dinner. You will find great restaurants with meat, seafood and cuisines from many parts of the world: American, Asian, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Turkish, etc. Enjoy local cuisine such as AVG’tje, pea soup, Hutspot, Humkessoep, Hachee, Hollandse nieuwe hare soup, Sate, Stamppot, Bamischijf or bean soup. For the road you can eat Worstenbroodje, which is the traditional of the city. Accompany your meal with a cold local beer or wine.
WHERE TO STAY
Τhere are hotels in the city center for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** For your shopping or for your food visit the Oude Markt.
*** H.J. van Heekplein is a great place with lots of shops for your shopping.
*** Optisport IJsbaan Twente is for skating lovers and we would recommend you to visit it.
*** Winkelcentrum Enschede Zuid, Winkelcentrum De Klanderij and Miro Center are three shopping department stores where you will find everything for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by bus.
CITIES NEAR ENSCHEDE
Major cities close to Enschede are Munster (70km), Zwolle (75km), Oberhausen (110km), Gelsenkirchen (110km), Essen (112km), Duisburg (120km), Bochum (126km), Dortmund (141km), Dusseldorf (144km), Amsterdam (161km), Cologne (183km), Eindhoven (185km), Rotterdam (196km),
