HOTSPOTS IN ENSCHEDE

De Pakkerij

De Pakkerij is the large white building located on the Oude Markt, in the heart of the city centre. In the past, this building was used for storage of the textile manufacturer van Heek, to which the building also owes its name. Nowadays, De Pakkerij is the centre of association life, since the four largest student associations are located there: AEGEE, C.S.V. Alpha, DSCC/DJCR Audentis and A.S.V. Taste. You can also enjoy wonderful speciality beers at the Beiaard beer café on the ground floor of the building.

De Oude Markt

De Oude Markt is the ultimate food court in the centre of Enschede. The Grote Kerk is located in the middle of the Oude Markt and is surrounded by various cafés and restaurants. The square is not just used for the nice terraces, but it is also an appropriate place for small festivals and concerts. For example, the introduction concert during the Kick-In has been held there for years. All this makes the Oude Markt the vibrant heart of Enschede!

Volkspark

The Volkspark is a large park near the centre of Enschede and therefore also very popular amongst students. During the first warm days, many students go to the Volkspark to enjoy the sun, have a picnic or a barbecue. Many events are also organised in the Volkspark.

Van Heekplein

The van Heekplein is the largest square in Enschede and is the centre of the Enschede shopping area. Wellknown chains like Zara, Mango, Costes, Hunkemöller and Søstrene Grene are located on the square. Furthermore, there is a large market on this square every Tuesday and Saturday.

Grolsch Brouwerij

The only proper beer in Enschede is of course Grolsch! This beer has been brewed in the area of Enschede for more than 400 years. The brewery was severely hit during the firework disaster in 2000. As a result, a new brewery has been built on the outskirts of Enschede. This new brewery is one of the most modern breweries in the world and has a capacity of 3.2 million hectolitres per year!

Rutbeek

The Rutbeek is a lovely place on the outskirts of Enschede where you can relax or do sports activities. In the middle of the recreation area lies an excavated 40-hectare lake. Rutbeek is visited a lot in summer to enjoy the beautiful weather and to swim in the lake. There is also the opportunity to water ski, survival, paint-ball and climb. Each year the famous dance event Freshtival and the popular pop festival Tuckerville take place there.

Grolsch Veste

When you think of Enschede, you think of Grolsch or FC Twente. Combine the two and you end up at the Grolsch Veste: the FC Twente football stadium. The stadium is located next to Enschede Kennispark station, near the university. It can accommodate as many as 30.000 spectators!

Performance Factory

The Performance Factory is located in the former Polaroid factory in Enschede. Now there is a lot going on; skating, climbing, acting and participating in an escape room! It is a vibrant talent factory for education, art, culture, sports and entrepreneurship.