Enschede Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Enschede
Enschede is a lovely city in the province of Twente which borders with Germany. Whether you like museums, theatre, music or shopping, you've definitely come to the right place.

Thanks to the many museums and the numerous shops you can’t but enjoy your stay in the university town of Enschede. There’s also a wide offer of performing arts. You're bound to love it!

Enschede was a small village until the first half of the 19th century and now counts 160,000 inhabitants. The city doesn't have a lot of old buildings but the numerous cultural activities more than make up for it.

Start your day in Enschede with a walk around town. Take in the unique architecture, go shopping around Van Heekplein and take a seat at a sidewalk café on Oude Markt. Be sure not to miss the market on Van Heekplein on Saturdays.

If you're interested in the region’s history, don't miss the impressive Rijksmuseum Twenthe where you can admire works by Breughel and Monet among others. Another must is the TwentseWelle, a museum that focuses on the arrival and development of people in this region.

End the day with a performance. Book tickets for the Wilminktheater en Muziekcentrum Enschede, or Jazzpodium de Tor one of the oldest jazz clubs in the Netherlands.

There's also a lot to do around Enschede. You can always pop over to Germany and spend a day in Münster which is just an hour’s drive from Enschede. If you prefer to stay closer to town, you can hire bicycles for a day out in nature.

Enschede is easy to reach by car or train from anywhere in the Netherlands. If you're travelling around the Netherlands by car the city has several 24-hour parking garages where you can park your car long term. A good alternative is the park and ride (P+R) parking lot at Zuiderval which is a 5-minute bus ride from the city centre.

This young university town has a wide cultural offer and lovely shopping streets. Book Enschede with Expedia and enjoy a wonderful holiday.

Where to stay in Enschede

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Boekelo

Boekelo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Forelderij and Hulsbeek in Oldenzaal while you're in town.

Boekelo
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Boekelerveld

Boekelerveld might not have many top sights, but Hulsbeek in Oldenzaal and De Waarbeek Amusement Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Boekelerveld
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Oude Markt

While visiting Oude Markt, you might make a stop by sights like Naturemuseum Enschede and Grote Kerk.

Oude Markt
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Lasonder-Zeggelt

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Lasonder-Zeggelt isn't home to many top sights, Rijksmuseum Twente and Naturemuseum Enschede are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lasonder-Zeggelt
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De Bleekerij

De Bleekerij might not have many top sights, but Forelderij and Hulsbeek in Oldenzaal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

De Bleekerij
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Twekkelerveld

While Twekkelerveld may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grolsch Veste and Naturemuseum Enschede.

Twekkelerveld
IntercityHotel Enschede
IntercityHotel Enschede
4 out of 5
Willem Wilminkplein 5, Enschede
The price is ฿4,047 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
฿4,047
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Enschede. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (858 reviews)
"The property location is great. The room and view were great. However, it is very hard to find the entrance. I searched for a bit lugging my suitcase and bags. Finally I got close to an area where I saw a sign that was facing the opposite direction and that is where the elevator was."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

IntercityHotel Enschede
U Parkhotel
U Parkhotel
4 out of 5
De Veldmaat 8, Enschede
The price is ฿4,397 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿4,397
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Enschede. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
"Bus schedules are erratic near property"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

U Parkhotel
Van Der Valk Hotel Enschede
Van Der Valk Hotel Enschede
4 out of 5
Zuiderval 140, Enschede
The price is ฿5,484 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿5,484
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Enschede. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Stadhuis and Naturemuseum Enschede are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
Good stop over.
"Very good stop over, a nice bit of luxury on a long road trip. Only slight criticism is the paper cups in the room. Restaurant for dinner & breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2022

Van Der Valk Hotel Enschede
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Waterpark Giethoorn
Waterpark Giethoorn
3 out of 5
17B Binnenpad, Giethoorn, OV
Stay at this chalet in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions De Oude Aarde and Giethoorn ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"That was realy nice and we could have a good vacation there"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Waterpark Giethoorn
Kroondomein Giethoorn
Kroondomein Giethoorn
3.5 out of 5
33a Binnenpad, Giethoorn, Overste
Stay at this 3.5-star chalet in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, airport drop-off service (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions De Oude Aarde and Giethoorn ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Clean, safe and quiet. Bus stop & grocery store nearby. Location is right in the heart of Giethoorn Village."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Kroondomein Giethoorn
Picturesque Holiday Home in Oldenzaal with Hot Tub
Picturesque Holiday Home in Oldenzaal with Hot Tub
3.5 out of 5
Oldenzaal, Overijssel
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Oldenzaal. Enjoy free parking, free bicycles on-site and a garden. Popular attractions Arboretum Poort-Bulten and 't Lutterzand ...
Picturesque Holiday Home in Oldenzaal with Hot Tub
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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