Enschede City
Enschede is the most diverse city in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Optimal facilities and services, a great working climate and surprising new neighborhoods give Enschede its unique character. Get to know Enschede and discover all the challenging facets of a city that has got it all!
City to live
Living well starts with comfortable housing. And Enschede is a wonderful place to live in. The city has a very diverse housing market with private and rental properties in all shapes and sizes. In Roombeek, a completely new neighborhood, you can build your own dream house, which gives the area an inspiring diversity. Eschmarke is another example of a refreshing and spacious neighborhood, while Brunink, on the edge of town, has ample lots surrounded by greenery. Other parts of Enschede are also great places to live, such as the green woody outskirts, the city centre or one of its characteristic neighborhoods. From spacious villas to stylish high-grade apartments, from terraced house to student flat – there’s something for every taste and every need.
City of Business
Companies find everything they need in Enschede. The city has a large diversity of business lots. The Business & Science Park and Kennispark (knowledge) Twente provide all imaginable facilities for innovative enterprises, as do the modern business parks at Zuiderval, Roombeek and Josink Es. In Roombeek pioneering developments are taking place in the fields of housing and work. Service companies in particular find a fertile and inspiring environment here. The former Grolsch brewery in Roombeek is an excellent place for creative activity on areas such as media, technology, art and information. And of course, broadband internet is available.
City of education
In addition, Enschede has everything for a good education. From primary and secondary schools to the University of Twente, Saxion Universities of Applied Sciences and ArtEZ Institute of the Arts. The city also houses the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), one of the most influential international institutes in its field. All these institutions attract students from the four corners of the globe, making Enschede a colourful city.
City of culture
Year in, year out, Cultural Enschede presents an enthralling programme, brimming with the best acts from the Netherlands and abroad. Theatres and concert halls are just a stone’s throw away from the Oude Markt. Museums and artists studios can be found in Roombeek, which is connected to the centre by an artistically designed route. At the heart of the city, the contours of the Muziekkwartier are taking shape. This modern, architecturally edifying building unites the individual strengths of the Muziekschool Twente (school of music), Nationale Reisopera (Dutch national touring opera), Atak Poppodium (pop music club), Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, Podium Twente (theatre and concert hall) and ArtEZ academy of music.
City of leisure
Entertainment City Enschede is varied and convenient. Theatre, cabaret or music, a visit to the casino or catch a movie. But just having a drink at an outdoor café at the Oude Markt in Enschede’s centre is an experience in itself. This square is surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants, bars and clubs. Entertainment City Enschede sparkles every day!
City to shop
Enschede is not only the largest shopping city in the east of the Netherlands, but also the most inviting. With over 350 shops in the centre alone, Enschede attracts a growing population of shoppers, who always find something of their liking. Shopping City Enschede is a balanced combination of the old and the new, of the familiar and the surprising, and of big names and small specialised shops. All blended together in a city centre that is as organised as it is cosy and that offers both familiar shopping streets and the renewed Van Heekplein square. The Van Heekplein also holds a large, popular outdoor market every Tuesday and Saturday. This outdoor market was voted the best in the Netherlands.
City of sports
FC Twente is the pride of Enschede’s sporting world. Its impressive stadium and passionate supporters turn every home game into an impressive event. FC Twente’s good performances have made the football club an ideal ambassador for Enschede. But Enschede offers more top sport events than just football, such as the Enschede Marathon, the Singelloop (running event) and the Military (eventing), which bring thousands to the city every year. Enschede also has a blossoming popular sports life. In addition to innumerable facilities and clubs, its diverse green surroundings are the ideal place for recreational sports. A rising sport like golf has all the room it needs with three courses. The surroundings of Enschede are a true paradise for hikers and cyclists and there is plenty of potential for mountain bikers and inline skaters.