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Enschede (Twente), Netherlands

Enschede is a city and municipality in the province of Overijssel and the Twente region of the eastern Netherlands. The east of the urban area reaches the border of the German town of Gronau.

Type CityPopulation 160,000

Why go

  • City and municipality in Overijssel, the Netherlands.
  • Known for Dutch textile industry, "the textile city", textiles, technology.
  • Home to roughly 160,000 people.

History

Enschede is a city and municipality in the province of Overijssel and the Twente region of the eastern Netherlands. The east of the urban area reaches the border of the German town of Gronau.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · McDonald's Enschede Centrum Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options,… · mcdonalds.com
Indoor
Pastry, Cafe · Koffietuin met gebak en een zelfbediening Rustpunt. Daarnaast ook taarten op bestelling. Features: takeaway · 1000 Haaksbergerstraat, Enschede,… · mijnvrolijketaartjeshoek.nl
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 33 Korte… · bagelsbeans.nl
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 27 Willem… · burgerme.nl
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-24:00; Su,PH 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Theodor-Heuss-Platz, Gronau, 48599 · cafe-extrablatt.de
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 14 Marktstraat,… · coffee-fellows.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 347 Boulevard 1945, Enschede, 7511AD · dominos.nl
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 21A Wesseler-nering, Enschede, 7544JB · kippie.nl
Indoor

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Airports

Twente Airport (ENS) 6.1 km to the centre
Enschede, OV, NL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Enschede (Twente), Netherlands — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Enschede (Twente), Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail