The city Enschede
Enschede is a city of history, resilience and innovation. 365 days a year, Enschede buzzes with activity.
Enschede is the largest vibrant city in the eastern part of the Netherlands. A city where it is alive 365 days a year. Where you are always surrounded by nature. A city that surprises you and where you feel at home. This is Enschede.
of Overijssel
The biggest city
With over 161,000 inhabitants and about 160 nationalities, Enschede is the largest city in Overijssel and the fifteenth largest municipality in the Netherlands by population. Enschede is also the largest city in the Twente region.
of Enschede
History
Take a journey through time with Enschede's fascinating history. Scroll through the centuries and see how Enschede grew, was destroyed, resurrected and blossomed into the unique city it is today.
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City and villages
Municipality of enschede
Besides the city of Enschede, the municipality of Enschede consists of the villages Lonneker, Boekelo, Usselo, Glanerbrug and hamlet Twekkelo. The name Enschede is an amalgamation of "An die Schede" which means something like "on the border," which is also reflected in the city's coat of arms.
More informationFun facts
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- In 2025, Enschede will be 700 years old
- Enschede used to have city canals
- Everywhere in Enschede you can be in nature within 15 minutes
- Enschede is a real student city with over 24,000 students
- Enschede is a hotbed of start-ups; companies like Booking.com and Thuisbezorgd.nl originated here
- The Enschede Marathon is the oldest marathon in the Netherlands
- Joppie sauce was invented at Annie's snack bar in Glanerbrug
- At 101 meters, the Alphatoren is the tallest building in Overijssel
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