Enschede Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and municipality in Overijssel the Netherlands
About Enschede
On May 13, 2000, a fireworks storage in Enschede exploded, destroying an entire neighborhood and killing 23 people, including 4 firemen. This catastrophe is known in the Netherlands as the Vuurwerkramp, Dutch forfireworks disaster. Since this event, the city has undergone a major reconstruction process. After the fall of the textile industry, Enschede strives to become a center of business, innovation and technology through the Business and Science park next to the University of Twente. As a city famous for being "destroyed and reconstructed" many times, Enschede does not offer much in terms of historical attractions. However, the city has nice displays of contemporary Dutch architecture, particularly in the Roombeek neighborhood and at University of Twente, and its nightlife, cultural vib
Top Attractions in Enschede
Explore the best things to see and do in Enschede:
- ★Aquadrome
- ★De Museumfabriek
- ★Elderinkshuis
- ★FC Twente
- ★Go Planet Parc
- ★Grote Kerk
- ★Het Rutbeek
- ★Holland Casino Enschede
Where to Eat in Enschede
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aroy-D
- 🍴Bagels & Beans
- 🍴Bardot
- 🍴burgerme Enschede
- 🍴Happy Italy
- 🍴Het Paradijs
Where to Stay in Enschede
- 🏨Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Broeierd-Enschede
- 🏨IntercityHotel Enschede
- 🏨ITC International Hotel
- 🏨U Parkhotel
- 🏨Van der Valk Enschede
Enschede Travel Guide Sections
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