
Cycling in Enschede
Cycling city
Visitors arriving by bike are more than welcome. Thanks to the many cycle paths in and around the city, Enschede is easy to reach by bike. You'll also find plenty of spots where you can park your bike for free, safely, securely and even covered. No bike? No problem. Renting one is easy too. Read all the practical info about cycling in Enschede right here.
Bike parking in Enschede
In the city centre of Enschede, you'll find three free and supervised bicycle parking facilities. There's a large parking area under H.J. van Heekplein (space for 1100 bikes) and another one at Kruispunt de Graaff (650 bikes). Under the Willem Wilminkplein, there's a camera-monitored bike park facility with space for 500 bikes, open 24 hours a day.
Opening hours bicycle parking H.J. van Heekplein
- Monday to wednesday 8.00 t/m 19.00
- Thursday 8.30 t/m 22.00
- Saturday 8.00 t/m 19.00
- Sunday 11.00 t/m 18.00
Opening hours bicycle parking de Graaff
- Monday to sunday, open 24 hours a day
Between 22.00 and 07.00 hour, the entrance will be opened for you after contacting the parking control team via the intercom.
Opening hours bicycle parking Willem Wilminkplein
- Monday to sunday, open 24 hours a day
Between 22.00 and 07.00 hour, the entrance will be opened for you after contacting the parking control team via the intercom.
NS Station Bicycle parking
This paid, supervised bike parking facility is located at Enschede Central Station. It opens 15 minutes before the first train departs and closes 15 minutes after the last train arrives. Staff is present during the day from 07.00 - 19.00 hour. You can park your bike here using your OV-chipcard.
North and West station bike parkings
On both the north and west side of the station, you'll find additional 24/7 bike parking areas. These are monitored by security cameras and together offer space for 2000 bicycles.
Bike shops in Enschede

Rent a bike or scooter
Rental
Don't have your own bike, or prefer to rent a scooter while you're in Enschede? Check out the locations where you can rent a bike or scooter, including OV-bikes, e-bikes and campus bikes.
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