Enschede is enterprising and internationally oriented. Over 150 nationalities live alongside each other, right at the border of the Netherlands and Germany. Its universities, conservatory, art academy and international schools attract thousands of students. After a day of work or study, people come to the city centre to unwind. Discover numerous shops, eat delicious food or visit a soccer match by FC Twente. Enschede is a city to love.
The history of the city of Enschede is a story of disasters and resilience. Discover it all here.
Read moreThe fireworks disaster of Enschede made 13 May 2000 a dark day. Huge parts of the quarter Roombeek were destroyed. Read more.
Read moreEnschede collaborates internationally with its sister cities Münster in Germany, Palo Alto in California and Dalian in China.
Read moreInformation about celebrations such as birthdays and public holidays like the traditional Dutch Sinterklaas.
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