Enschede is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Overijssel in the eastern part of the country. It lies directly along the German border, about 65 km (40 miles) east of Zwolle, with Hengelo to the west and Gronau (Germany) to the east.
Location Map of Enschede, Netherlands
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Where is Enschede Located?
Enschede is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Overijssel in the eastern part of the country. It lies directly along the German border, about 65 km (40 miles) east of Zwolle, with Hengelo to the west and Gronau (Germany) to the east.
The city covers an area of approximately 142.72 sq km (55.10 sq mi) and has a population of around 160,000 people based on recent estimates.
Enschede is known for its university and cultural scene, with key attractions including Rijksmuseum Twenthe, University of Twente campus, Grote Kerk, Volkspark, Roombeek district, and the city center.
Enschede, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Enschede |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Region | Eastern Netherlands (Twente region) |
| Established | 1325 (city rights) |
| Population | ~160,000 |
| Total Area | 142.72 sq km (55.10 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,120 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.2215掳 N, 6.8937掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 7500鈥�7548 |
| Area Code | +31 53 |
| Major Waterways | Canals and small streams |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Enschede railway station connects to Dutch and German cities |
| Famous For | University of Twente, textile industry history, cultural scene |
| Top Attractions | Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Grolsch Brewery Tour, Volkspark, Roombeek district |
| Official Website |
Distance from Enschede to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Enschede to Amsterdam 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Enschede to Utrecht 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Enschede to Haarlem 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Enschede to The Hague 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Enschede to Rotterdam 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Enschede to Leiden 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Enschede to Delft 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Enschede to Eindhoven 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Enschede to Tilburg 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Enschede to Breda 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Enschede to Groningen 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Enschede to Zwolle 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Enschede to Arnhem 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Enschede to Nijmegen 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Enschede to Maastricht 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Enschede to Almere 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Enschede to Amersfoort 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Enschede to Apeldoorn 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Enschede to Dordrecht 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Enschede to Leeuwarden 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)