Hengelo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and municipality in Overijssel, the Netherlands
About Hengelo
Hengelo started out as just another hamlet, and only gained growth during the Industrial Revolution, which made the town a city by bringing textile industries to the region. Over time, this industry moved to nearbyEnschede, which made space for more heavy industry, starting with C.T. Stork opening a heavy machinery part factory into the city in 1868. Stork was soon followed by Hazemeyer, Heemaf, the Royal Dutch Saltindustry and Hollandse Signaalapparaten. The growth in industry brought a boom to the city's inhabitants. On the other hand, the heavy industry made Hengelo a strategic target during the Second World War. The historic centre of the city was destroyed nearly entirely in October of 1944. Post-war, Hengelo became awederopbouwgemeente, meaning that all that remained amongst the ruin
Top Attractions in Hengelo
Explore the best things to see and do in Hengelo:
- ★Museum Hengelo
Where to Eat in Hengelo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴De Zevenster
- 🍴Eetcafé de Buurman
- 🍴Grieks Restaurant Delphi
- 🍴Het wapen van Beckum
- 🍴Intenzo
- 🍴Square Hengelo
Where to Stay in Hengelo
- 🏨City Hotel Hengelo
- 🏨Hotel Nationaal
- 🏨Stravinsky
- 🏨't Lansink
- 🏨Van der Valk Hotel Hengelo
Hengelo Travel Guide Sections
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