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// Annemieke Koster “ENSCHEDE AND I, WE GO WELL TOGETHER. WHEN I CAME HERE FOR MY STUDIES I WAS SURE I WOULD LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER MY GRADUATION. IN THE MEANTIME, I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 10 YEARS. THE CITY HAS BECOME BETTER AND BETTER. WHAT REMAINED ARE THE PLEASANT PACE AND THE LACK OF FUSS”.
TAKE YOUR TIME FOR ENSCHEDE
“I personally experienced what is significant for Enschede and Twente: you have to give things some time. Your patience will be rewarded, because the relationships that you have built up here are actually meaningful relationships. Everything is done in a cosy atmosphere, it is not at all rushed. Raised in Bennekom, I only knew Enschede of the fireworks disaster. Luckily you will always end up at the Oude Markt, even if you don’t know the route. What immediately struck me was the kindness of the people. I slowly fell in love with the city that I first looked upon as a stopover. After that I also fell in love with a Tukker. With Enschede Textielstad (Textile city) I want to add a new chapter to the history of textile in my own way. Thanks to my sustainable weaving mill the knowledge and craftsmanship will remain alive.
I notice that that is appreciated. At the same time I am on top of the future of the fashion industry, thanks to the Fashion and Technology course at Saxion college.
TIPS VAN ANNEMIEKE The textile route for bikers (textielfietsroute) between Enschede and the German city of Gronau. Thirty-five kilometres of surprises along the tracks of textile history: parks, old factory buildings, villas and churches. Proef Eet. This is not a contest in preparing the best snacks. Restaurants rightly show what’s on their menu. I love to eat at Sorrentino, an Italian restaurant. However, as an amateur cook I am sometimes allowed to help out in the kitchen. To me, one of the best places is the wall at the Tubantiasingel, which is a remnant of the Schuttersveld textile factory. Even if it wasn’t covered with climbing plants, this would be a monumental part of Enschede.
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In this magazine you will soon find out what makes Enschede such an attractive city. That way you have all the more time to enjoy it!” // ANNEMIEKE KOSTER Entrepreneur Annemieke Koster (1989) came to Enschede in 2007 to study communication sciences at Twente University. After the disaster in a garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, she explored the entire process of textile production. Under the motto: ‘a better world starts with you’ she started Enschede Textielstad (Textile city). A sustainable weaving mill where natural and recycled yarns are used to produce fabrics for the fashion industry and interior decoration. Since 2016 it has been situated in the same building as A.C. ter Kuile, the last weaving mill in Enschede. Do you want to buy something Annemieke weaved? At KLOF (Haverstraatpassage 17) you will find her denim cushions.
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// CONTENT 03. WELCOME TO ENSCHEDE!
18. THE PEOPLE OF ENSCHEDE
Sustainable entrepreneur Annemieke Koster talking about her city
About the city and the atmosphere
21. WESTERN EUROPE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL
06. EXPLORING THE CITY
Discover the treasures of the synagogue
A walk guided by history
22. A WORLD OF CULTURE
Experiences in all shapes and sizes
10. AT THE HEART OF THE CITY
26. OUT ON THE LANES
Oude Markt in 24 hours
Sightseeing across the city borders
28. ACTION FOR ALL AGES Dates for the whole family
30. THE TASTE OF HOSPITALITY Restaurants for every occasion
32. AN ALL-ROUND TASTE
Around the world in the Twentsche Foodhal
12. BROWSING AND BUYING Charming shopping city
15. LUNCH AND MORE
Seven of the best addresses
16. A WORD OF TWENTS Mooi da’j d’r bint
17. AROUND ENSCHEDE
34. ATTRACTIVE AGENDA
Surprises along the city's outskirts
Events throughout the year
36. STROLLING FOR MILES
An endless green space at former airbase
38. NEIGHBOURHOOD OF THE FUTURE
Feel the resilience of the Roombeek district
39. FROM STUDENTS TO PUBLIC PARKS A short city profile
// Colofon THE ENSCHEDE CITY MAGAZINE IS AN INITIATIVE OF ENSCHEDE PROMOTIE.
// EDITORIAL - Ingrid Bosman, team Enschede Promotie // CONCEPT & STYLING - SPRNKL Creative Company // PHOTOGRAPHY - Annina Romita, Annabel Jeuring, Laurens Kuipers, Marjo Baas, Rob Elsjan, Cyril Wermers, Marco Borggreve, Eric Brinkhorst, Laura Clark, Ebo Fraterman, Keijzer Communicatie, Anita reisvlinder.nl, illustratie Roombeek: Judith Hoffmann, coverfoto: Ebo Fraterman (met dank aan Nikki Polman en Sean von Stockhausen) // TRANSLATIONS ARTICLES - Henriette Brouwer (Eng), Sabine van Vugt Passie voor Talen (D) // PRINTING - Lulof // CONTACT - info@enschedepromotie.nl
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FLEXIBILITY AND LUST FOR LIFE TRUE BEAUTY IS ON THE INSIDE. WHILE DOING A CITY TOUR YOU WILL NOTICE THAT THAT IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR ENSCHEDE. AN ENORMOUS AND ENDLESS FLEXIBILITY HAS TRANSFORMED THE CITY INTO WHAT IT IS TODAY. TOUR GUIDE TON VÖLKER: “ENSCHEDE MIGHT NOT BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY, BUT IT IS CERTAINLY VERY FASCINATING”. The typical façade stands out proudly over the surrounding new buildings. With its arched windows, jagged roof edges and other decorations the building easily catches attention among the standard eighties’ architecture. Here, between the Parallelweg and the Van Lochemstraat, the industrial history takes all the credit. However, city guide Ton Völker does not hesitate to point out that nostalgia is inappropriate. “Don’t be
mistaken, this place used to be really messy and dirty”. Ton Völker agrees that it is a good thing that this part of industrial heritage, now transformed into dwellings, has been preserved. It helps us imagine a little what it must have been like in the old days, when the enormous Van Heek complex stretched from the centre of town, along the railway all the way to Gronau. Weaving mills, spinning mills, warehouses
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and pipes as far as the eye could see. During its heyday the company had 6000 employees and Van Heek was the largest factory in The Netherlands. In 1966 the factory closed down and the municipality decided to buy the entire site. That was a bright action, because not only did it enable the building of new houses, it also enabled the building of the Music centre and the adjoining conservatory.
Carla Twente and Ton Völker from the Enschede City guides Foundation.
MAKING USE OF CRISES
That is how this part of the city centre is a good example of the flexibility that characterises Enschede, making use of crises: it is the central theme in the history of the inner city. The first inhabitants who arrived here around the year 700 already had to make the best of it. The poor soil did not generate much income. Fortunately the settlement was on the route between the Hanseatic cities of Münster and Deventer and that is how a modest trade started along with the travellers. Farmers sold flax fabrics and sheep wool to passers-by. Gradually some small home weaving industries developed which formed the base of the later textile industry.
Together with the Stadsgravenstraat it formed the inner canal. The outer canal flew along what is now known as Noorderhagen and Zuiderhagen.
GRANDEUR
A bit earlier, Völker had already explained how the De Graaff crossroads got its name: it was named after a grand hotel that used to be there. The hotel disappeared along with the textile industry. All that is left now is a square. Fortunately the beautiful department store across the street is still
The city map of Enschede clearly shows how the circular shape has expanded more and more. “Soon after the bishop of Utrecht had given Enschede its city rights in 1325, a canal system for the defence of the city appeared”, said tour guide Ton Völker. He points out where the water used to be, the Walstraat, now a street full of catering facilities and culture.
intact. When V&D opened the store in 1939, the newspapers called it ‘good tidings for Twente’. The building is waiting for good tidings once again. In the meantime we can enjoy the outside of this lovely store which was built in the style known as ‘Amsterdamse School’. The art deco details on the building are eye-catching. Across the street you will find Los Ponchos. On the side wall of Los Ponchos is a hook that refers to the city’s grandeur of the past. These hooks carried the overhead cables of the tram that used to pass here. That is how Völker’s visual storytelling is full of details that reveal the deeper layers of the Enschede of today; a lively city full of shops and catering facilities. “We take the people to the small streets they would pass otherwise”, says Völker.
STATELY BUILDINGS
Of course he stops at the epicentre of town: the fire monument in front of the Grote Kerk on the Oude Markt. He tells the story of the big city fire of 1862 which destroyed most of the city, but he also takes
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you to the back of the church. The oldest version of the Grote Kerk was already built in the year 1000. Völker draws attention to the window from which the lepers were given the Holy Communion and to the stately buildings overlooking the church. Like the house with the high doorsteps, the director’s house and family house of the famous Van Heek family, well-known for its textile factories. You can now enter the house to have some Carribean food. The adjoining building, which used to be the office, is now a beer café and the residence of some student associations. Völker remembers that it was a massive shock when the factory was shut down. “I had a newspaper round. So many families were affected by it… and after that even more factories closed.”
CREATIVE MELTING POT
Local councillors tried to bring new employment to the city. They succeeded in bringing Polaroid to Enschede. This firm has already left the city. However, some former employees have continued the tradition on a small scale. They work from the old company building which is now a creative melting pot that carries the name Performance Factory. Like the Haverstraat, once a shopping street for wealthy women, now the place to be for trendy concept stores.
BEER IN CHURCH
Through the Menistenstraat, Völker walks straight to the church where the Mennonites (Baptists) used to gather. Again you see an example of how the textile history has defined the appearance of the city. “A lot of textile families were part of this community”. The beautiful church is waiting for its new destination as a city brewery with a restaurant and a stage. If things get out of hand, the poetic lines on the wall across the street might soothe the clouded mind: ‘This street knows what silence means / reflected in the sunrise / sounds the final footsteps / jackdaws pick up the pieces.’
PRIDE
The following day everything will look different, because that is what Enschede is like. Völker illustrates that with his story. He has lived in the city all his life so he knows what he is talking about when he says that Enschede is a city of survivors. “We have had four major disasters: the city fire, the bombings in the Second World War, the decline of the textile industry and the fireworks disaster, but thanks to the hardworking and no-nonsense mentality of the people of Enschede, the city has survived time and time again”. Pride has played an important role, he says: “the true inhabitants of Enschede are proud of their city. It might not be the most beautiful city, but it is certainly very fascinating. You feel the lust for life and the energy.”
// This is an impression of a historic city tour, one of three guided tours by the Enschede Stadswandeling foundation. Participation fee is €4,00 per person, with a minimum of €16,00. All information can be found at: enschedestadswandeling.nl
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CITY’S LIVING ROOM, 09.00
When the terraces are still vacant, the Oude Markt has a beauty of its own. The historical sun dial in the side wall of the Grote Kerk is a good spot to synch up the clocks.
09.30
Burn a candle for your loved ones at the Maria-Ariëns chapel in the Jacobuskerk right across the square, where the memory of the social priest Alfons Ariëns is kept alive. The church is open to the public on Saturdays from April till September.
10.00
Lay down a solid base for the rest of the day with Sam Sam's breakfast (daily from 9:30 onwards). A place where you like to stay, for example at the reading table.
11.00
At Art & Design shop Concordia (Langestraat 56) you can browse to your heart’s delight. Here you can also find some original souvenirs to take home, since the emphasis is on design from the Twente region.
12.00
At NOVI (Oude Markt 2), lunch is transformed into an Italian ‘pranzo'. Their menu includes several soups, focaccia and pastas. Like their tiramisù, everything is freshly prepared in their kitchen.
13.00
The fire monument forms an important landmark in the city’s history. You can sit and relax at the monument and really take in the city’s atmosphere.
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During the summer months the door of the Grote Kerk is open on a number of Tuesday and Sunday afternoons. During one of the (organ) concerts you can take in the church’s splendid interior. The church is part of the Wilminktheater.
15.00
Choose your favourite combination from the many different flavours at ice cream parlour Van der Poel (Oude Markt 23). Looking for more icy fun? During the winter months you can take a spin on a nostalgic ice rink at the square.
16.00
Go and see an art-house film at the Concordia cinema (Oude Markt 15). Or go and see a slightly more mainstream movie at the Cineast cinema just around the corner (Bolwerkstraat 4). Rather spend some time outdoors? Take a stroll around the square and point your gaze upwards towards the many lovely façades.
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FROM MORNING UNTIL NIGHT 17.00
Have a drink and a bite, for example at Moeke, who will welcome you with open arms at the Oude Markt 8. Or, one door down the road, at Jansen & Janssen, Oude Markt 10, where the charming atmosphere never ends.
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Time for dinner? Fabels Eten & Drinken (Oude Markt 4) is a place where everyone will feel at home. Stylish, yet unadorned and with a crackling fire during the winter months.
19.00
Discover the excitement at the Escape room (Langestraat 58-60). With the help of your party you must unravel the puzzles in order to escape!
20.00
Sit back and relax in one of the most beautiful theatres in the country. In the baroque style ‘bonbonnière’ of Concordia (Oude Markt 15), you will always be front row.
21.00
You will find a Flemish cosy atmosphere at Proeflokaal België (Oude Markt 20), both inside and outside on the terrace. The staff will be happy to help you choose from over a 100 different beers.
22.00
At FoodBar Bluff the word 'snack' takes on a whole new dimension. Try a high wine or a high gin or dive into a 'ridiculously filled snack tray'.
23.00
Time to dance! At Aspen Valley for example, a well known party-café (Oude Markt 18). Or at Paddy’s (Oude Markt 12), where the chairs will be cleared away after 11.
02.00
Fancy a snack? De Muur (Oude Markt 9a) is a known location amongst the late nighters in the city.
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PLANET OF SOUND
It is no coincidence that the name of this record store refers to an album of the Pixies. This store, run by owner Petrushka Morsink, is every bit as much rock ’n roll as this band and a true paradise for any vinyl lover. // Haverstraatpassage 68
SOOCO FOOTBAR ENSCHEDE
There are shoe shops and there is Sooco Footbar Enschede. “Where shoes are sold as if they were trendy cocktails", according to Tred magazine, which placed Sooco in the Dutch top 50 of shoe stores. Whether you are looking for high heels or sneakers, you will find them at Sooco. // Langestraat 27a
SHOPPING AS INTENDED
MATOU BYOUX
‘Average’ is not a standard in this treasure chest where, for almost 30 years, original jewellery has been available for trendy people. Decoration without becoming superfluous. // Stadsgravenstraat 38
FIER
Don’t hesitate to bring your husband or your boyfriend to Fier. Besides special ladies’ fashion, the three women who run the business also know a lot about football. That way you can comfortably snoop around the racks where you find brands like Drykorn, Modström, Jacky Luxury and Summum. // Van Loenshof 14
BOEKHANDEL BROEKHUIS (BOOK STORE BROEKHUIS)
Books and reading are very much alive and you can feel this when stepping over the threshold of this store. They sell everything from novels to cookbooks and magazines. With 150 years of experience in the book business you know you’ll get some decent advice. // Marktstraat 12
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BLOSSOM
A lifestyle store with a beautiful collection of home accessories, jewellery and clothing of brands like Madame Stolz and May Collection. // Korte Hengelosestraat 25b
ZAVOR
Anyone who drinks or buys coffee at Zavor Coffee Experience will not only boost himself, but will also provide the farmers in Africa with a better life. There is also a variety of 52 (!) special teas and treats like brownies, ’spekkoek’ and toasted sandwiches. // Langestraat 47a
ROSEE FASHION & STYLING
After having travelled as a stylist, owner Hermie is now settled in Enschede and does what she does best: revealing the true style of women. She combines her personal approach with a distinctive selection. // Haverstraatpassage 84
CONCEPTSTORE THE UPPERSIDE
TOFF KIDSWEAR
This store is THE place to browse for a unique gift, either for someone special or for yourself. Over 90 different web stores showcase their best products on offer here. From teacups and trendy clothes to maps and gifts for babies. // Haverstraatpassage 54
Score a cool outfit for your teen. With plenty of brands to choose from like Scotch R’Belle, Scotch Shrunk, Tommy Hilfiger and McGregor. There’s something for the younger kids as well. // Van Loenshof 6
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SO FIFTIES
A shop like a time machine. Marlies and Raymon are in control. She runs a shop full of clothes and accessories, he runs the barbershop. Here, the fifties are neverending. // Korte Haaksbergerstraat 14c
HOUSE OF SNOBS
Exclusivity is the magic word. Calling it a miniature department store somehow doesn’t really do this wonderful store justice. From high end couture or a cosmetic touch-up to scents and diamonds. For those who can afford it. // H.J. van Heekplein 1
GOODS4HOME
At Goods4Home it’s all about interior and lifestyle. Here they love mixing different trends and styles. Colourful African items mixed with Scandinavian Design for instance. The unique selection ranges from lounge sofas to jewellery. // Haverstraatpassage 40
The shopping centre of Enschede still has its own identity, thanks to the perfect combination of small specialized shops and large chain stores. You will find Go Britain, Xando, Zara (flagstore), Zara Home, Superdry, Primark, Hudson’s Bay, Mango, Scotch & Soda, Simon Lévelt and Søstrene Grene.
MARKET
Every Tuesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. there is a market at the H.J. van Heekplein. With a wide range of fresh products such as fish, cheese, bread and flowers, but also clothing, fabrics, accessories and household items, it is the largest market in the east of the Netherlands. The market attracts visitors from Twente and far beyond the German border.
OPENING HOURS SHOPS CITY CENTRE
Mo: 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. Tu, We, Fr, Sa: 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Th: 9:30 a.m - 9 p.m.
SUNDAY SHOPPING
Every first and final Sunday of the month 12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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LIVELY LUNCHES MEISJE, RAADHUISSTRAAT 23
Don’t be mistaken: this is a adult coffee and lunchroom, where Nonna Timorason easily offers you a pleasant break with the cooking skills she learnt at an early age. Her mother taught her that ‘good vibes’ are basic ingredients and that is what you taste in all her dishes.
LA BAMBA 2.0, KALANDERSTRAAT 6B
It can easily strike you: you fancy fries. As ordinary as it sounds, as special it tastes at La Bamba. Offered to you in a paper cone: perfectly fried chips of unpeeled potatoes, which brings a sturdy ‘bite’. Tip: the Brandermayonnaise.
FELLINI, BOLWERKSTRAAT 2
A lovely and stylish place for sipping drinks and enjoying the good life. See and be seen at this snug little street.
SALADEBAR ETN, HAVERSTRAATPASSAGE 36
Want to enjoy a healthy salad, made completely to your liking? Welcome to ETN. Most of the products in Lotte’s salad-bar are locally produced.
STOET, PIJPENSTRAAT 15
Stoet means bread in the local dialect of Twente. Here you can find robust bread in the inspiring environment of the city’s library. Food for body and mind.
BROODBODE, BRINKSTRAAT 290 EN HAVERSTRAATPASSAGE 70
At the Broodbode they serve their own bread, freshly baked. Go and see for yourself at one of their lunch-kitchens.
TOSTI TIJD & DE PANNENKOEK, KORTE HAAKSBERGERSTRAAT 11
Typically something everybody likes; a rich toasted sandwich or a large pancake. And then they also offer an endless variety of toppings, for the toasted sandwiches as well as the pancakes. If you don’t like either, it is still possible to choose. Between a schnitzel or pasta.
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TWENTS DIALECT FOR BEGINNERS
WHAT DOES A ‘TUKKER’ WANT TO KNOW WHEN HE ASKS YOU “WOAR KOM IE VOT?”. HOW DO YOU INFORM ABOUT THE WEATHER? AND WHY SHOULD YOU BE WARY WHEN YOU HEAR “JOA JOA” BEING UTTERED? A SMALL INTRODUCTION TO THE DIALECT OF THE ‘TWENTENAAR’, DRAWN FROM THE GUIDE ‘TWENTS VOOR BEGINNERS’. BECAUSE IT IS FUN TO UNDERSTAND AND MAYBE EVEN SPEAK A LITTLE BIT OF TWENTS.
Welcome Mooi da’j d’r bint Who are you? Woar kom ie vot? Is there a cash machine (ATM) nearby? Woar kaan’k geld kriegen? I want to go on a trip Ik wil mie nen dag vertrean That is tasty Dat kö’j wa binnenhoalden What is the weather going to be like? Wat veur weer krie’w? I’m not quite convinced Joa joa What do you mean? Wat mean ie? Yes please Liedensgeern There is a storm coming Wie kriegt biester weer It drizzles 't Is slof in de locht It will all be okay Kieken wat ’t wordt
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8 FANCY WORDS Cheeky or bold Fool The late summer On purpose Calm and easy Thunder storm Twilight Spicy (flavour)
Astraant Döl Krönnenzommer Wilmoods Heanig Grommelschoer Tweeduuster Taamper
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SURPRISES ALONG THE CITY’S OUTSKIRTS On the boundary between Enschede’s urban area and its rural area you can find ‘het Rondje Enschede’ (lt. Around Enschede). A route of 52 kilometres in total with the possibility of dividing it into parts, either for cycling or hiking. The route weaves through a varying landscape with several attractive stops. From a tea garden to an art gallery and from a forest playground to a blueberry
farm. The route leads over existing and new paths and can be identified by the white and green arrows. The route of ‘Rondje Enschede’ has been inspired by the round shape that has formed the city’s historical outskirts for ages, with the first recognisable outskirt dating back to around 1800. The ring roads, still present to this day, were constructed around the year 1930 and formed a new
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outskirt around the city. The current city’s edge has been a defining element for the new hiking and cycling route.
MAP AND ROUTES
The map and route-guide of ‘Rondje Enschede’ are available for free at the English portal: www.cityofenschede.com and at several participating businesses along the route(s).
AIME
Aime meets us halfway at the Van Heekplein. He is on his way to buy tools, because he needs to fix his shower. That doesn’t make him less cheerful. Aime tells us he likes to play the guitar and listen to live music. In his spare time he likes to play a game of pool at The Bridge.
ANNEMARIE EN HANNIE
This Tuesday morning, we find Annemarie and Hannie enjoying lunch on the sunny terrace of the Broodbode. Mother and daughter are on a cosy shopping trip in Enschede. Some favourite locations of these two ladies are Bluf and CafĂŠ Jansen and Janssen at the Oude Markt. After having finished their lunch they will do some more shopping.
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THE PEOPLE OF ENSCHEDE ALBERT & HEDY
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon we run into Albert and Hedy on the terrace of Café Jansen & Janssen at the Oude Markt. They are on a lunch date which might even end up in a ‘drink date’. Their favourite spot is the Cultureel Vulpunt Tankstation in the Deurningerstraat. Here you can have a vegetarian day menu every Tuesday and Thursday. A creative place to eat, contemplate or enjoy art. Live music is presented regularly.
EDSAI
At the colourful terrace of Meisje in de Raadhuisstraat, Edsai is having a coffee and taking notes. He is originally from Rotterdam, but has fallen in love with the city of Enschede. He has just had a lovely fried fish on the market. His favourite pastime is cooking. If the weather is good, he likes to go cycling in the countryside around Enschede only to end up on a terrace.
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TREASURY OF THE JEWISH LIFE
You can smell the delicious pastry. “Apple pie and butter cake”, reveals a volunteer. Kosher, so prepared according to the Jewish food laws; that goes without saying. A group that has just finished a guided tour enjoys the pastry in the festivity hall. Besides the overwhelming architecture, this is what makes the synagogue in Enschede so special: it is much more than just a house of prayer. The complex consists of a large Sjoel (room for prayer), a smaller daytime sjoel, a bathhouse, church council room, festivity hall and a Jewish school. It is a monument of Jewish life. Everything is preserved really well. A mystery, considering the eventful past.
BEAUTY
Using an audio tour you can see the most important treasures in half an hour, but it is certainly wise to spend more time at the synagogue. The Large Sjoel, the room of prayer that is only used on heydays, silently draws a lot of attention. You are likely to miss the explanation on the Jewish numbers and its symbolism, because the oriental beauty of the room is so overwhelming. The voice of the audio tour confines to the most prominent rooms of this piece of art that was built to a design of the architect Karel de Bazel in 1928. However, you might want to wander a bit further, along the Jewish school and the festivity hall, ending at the kosher sjoel bar downstairs. Just like in the festivity hall, tasty apple pie is served in the sjoel bar.
Open from Tuesday until Thursday and on Sunday from 11:00 till 17:00. On Sunday and on Wednesday there are guided tours. Every last Sunday and second Wednesday of the month there is a walk in the district following the trails of Jewish history. There are also German-spoken guided tours. // Prinsestraat 16, synagogeenschede.nl
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// Art and culture in Enschede
METROPOLITAN OFFER, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE CALL IT ‘TWENTSE NUCHTERHEID’, BEING DOWN TO EARTH. FOR ART AND CULTURE GOES: DO NOT MAKE IT A WEIGHTY MATTER, JUST ENJOY IT. YOU WILL ALSO FIND THAT MATTER-OF-FACT APPROACH EVERYWHERE YOU’RE BEING WELCOMED IN ENSCHEDE. FROM A SMALL, INTIMATE THEATRE AND A WORLDLY JAZZ STAGE TO AN ENORMOUS CONCERT HALL AND MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL ALLURE: YOU IMMEDIATELY FEEL AT HOME. The ‘Muziekkwartier’ at the Wenninkgaarde is the showpiece of stage art in Enschede. Here you find the spacious Wilminktheater, the Muziekcentrum renowned for its acoustics, and the halls of poppodium Twente all under one roof. The Wilmink Theatre and the Music Centre are also the home base of the Orkest van het Oosten (Orchestra of the East) (Netherlands Symphony Orchestra) and the Nederlandse reisopera (Dutch travelling Opera) (Dutch
Touring Opera). Enschede is, along with Amsterdam and Maastricht, one of the three cities in The Netherlands that has a symphonic orchestra, an opera company and a conservatory. The things they offer are equivalent: this is the place where conductors from all over the world lead the orchestra to great musical heights and where the ‘Nederlandse reisopera’ presents its groundbreaking productions. On a smaller scale you will hear that richness in the concerts given by young talents.
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At a stone’s throw you will find two more locations of the Wilmink Theatre. De Kleine Willem, a charming small hall well suited for cabaret, youth theatre and musical theatre. And the Grote Kerk at the Oude Markt, an icon for Enschede and an attractive concert hall where organists play the old Van Dam organ and DJs spur their dance crowd. // wilminktheater.nl // reisopera.nl // orkestvanhetoosten.nl
Rijksmuseum Twenthe offers a compact as well as rich overview of the history of art. From medieval showpieces to digital art, from famous names to rising stars: in 36 halls antique and modern art are mixed in an exciting way. The exhibitions are unique for The Netherlands, like the one about the German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker and the family portrait throughout the centuries (Lief & Leed) which can be visited in 2018, but also in alternating set-ups of the permanent collection. Like Ars Longa, Vita Brevis with works from Armando till Anne Wenzel. This exhibition starts at June 24th. // rijksmuseumtwenthe.nl A museum where your thoughts will run freely and where you cannot wait to get your hands dirty? Welcome to museum
TwentseWelle, a museum that is situated in an exciting building and that creates an interactive link between Twente’s past, present and future. Challenging exhibitions show that the renewal in the creative region of Twente has a history that goes back a long way. The exhibition 'Frankenstein, I think therefore I am' is trying to find an answer to the question what it will be like to be a human being in the future.When you finally arrive at the creative paradise of the museum called 'De Fabriek' (The Factory) there is only one thing left to do: roll up your sleeves and get started! // twentsewelle.nl Tetem Kunstruimte is one of the few presentation areas in The Netherlands
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where media art plays a major role, and which plans exhibitions and events that have a clear link with current themes in society. In a former blanket factory the latest developments are shown by using interactive installations, kinetic sculptures, videos, light and sound art and more. Preferably linked to technology, science, design, games and film. // tetem.nl A cultural gem in the exceptional category is cafĂŠ Het Bolwerk, founded in 1904. Like city poet Moes Wagenaar once wrote: "Everyone can have his own Bolwerk (bastion)." The spirit of writer, poet and regular guest Willem Wilmink still wanders around. // cafehetbolwerk.nl
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Enschede also has some smaller stages with characteristic qualities. Like Theater Concordia, a sweet treat at the Oude Markt. In 2016 voted to be the most hospitable theatre. The hall in baroque style has a cosy feeling. Whether you come to see theatre, film or music. Concordia does not only offer theatre, but also films in three halls and - at a second location in the Langestraat - contemporary visual arts in various exhibition halls. // concordia.nl Small, smaller, smallest. The Vestzaktheater (vest pocket theatre) in the Walstraat offers a lot of entertainment in halls the size of a living room, from plays and cabaret to music. Suggestion: the ‘Mooie Liedjesprogramma’ (show with lovely songs) in cooperation with the Twents Songschrijversgilde (songwriters from Twente). // hetvestzaktheater.nl Theater Sonnevanck produces leading youth theatre, which has won a lot of awards on a regular basis. The theatre
company performs throughout the country, but they also play in their own atmospheric theatre in the Walstraat. Sonnevanck takes its audience seriously, whether they are toddlers or adolescents. // sonnevanck.nl At Jazzpodium De Tor (Jazz stage) you will be front row. The performing artists are often famous worldwide. The Tor, almost 50 years old and therefore one of the oldest jazz clubs in the country, hosts celebrities from The Netherlands and abroad. In this case: a characteristic building in the Walstraat. // jazzpodiumdetor.nl De Vrijthof is the cultural heart of Universiteit Twente, with multiple theatre halls and a theatre bar. Non-students are welcome as well. Vrijthof Cultuur presents professional performances, concerts, lectures and expositions. In the Vrijthof, but also in other buildings or outside. There is a beautiful open-air theatre. // utwente.nl
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In the small village of Boekelo, in the shadow of Enschede, the Verborgen Theater (hidden theatre) is not at all difficult to find. A well- loved stage for starting as well as experienced cabaret artists. Chances are that you might witness the show of a future celebrity here. Also for concerts. // verborgentheater.nl Enschede’s textile history is never far away and can even be found in the art. Dynamo Expo is an exhibition hall in the former transformer house of textile factory The Bamshoeve. This is the place where (new) Dutch and German artists and designers show their work. // dynamo-expo.nl
Tip: For a comprehensive overview of exposition halls in Enschede, go to kunstnonstop.nl
DISCOVERIES PAST THE (CITY) BORDER GERMAN FAIRYTALE
PLENTY OF CASTLES
COME OVER TO THE ANIMALS
A SHOWCASE OF NATURE
With two towers, ramparts and a courtyard, the castle in Bad Bentheim seems to have come straight from the pages of a storybook. An exciting combination of history and adventure, only half an hour from Enschede by car. The biggest hill castle in North-West Germany towers high above the town of Bad Bentheim. At the foot of the castle you’ll find a charismatic town centre, a castle park and a wellness spa. // kasteel-bentheim.nl
Why Twente is called the Estate of The Netherlands? At Hof van Twente it becomes instantly clear. The municipality includes seven estates that feature a castle or manor. Like Twickel, with beautiful gardens surrounding the proud castle. Within walking distance is the new private art museum No Hero. Just a bit further on, Diepenheim combines castles with an unparalleled offer of contemporary art. // twickel.nl // deheerlijckheiddiepenheim.nl
From the smallest bees to the impressive Persian leopards: at Nordhorn Zoo (Tierpark Nordhorn), 2000 animals from 100 different species make sure you have a fascinating day out. Characteristic to this park - open all year - is the smallscale set-up, so that even the youngest visitors feel at ease straight away. On top of that, there are two children's farms and the playground is an attraction in itself. // dierentuin-nordhorn.nl
Natura Docet Wonderryk Twente is the oldest natural history museum in the Netherlands. It is located in a modern masterpiece of architecture. The museum and adjoining landscape centre form the gate to the surrounding National Park North-East Twente. The museum makes you interact and discover how the riches of nature and human culture in this region were developed. The Funky Forest, where children can create their own (digital) nature, is unique in the Netherlands. // wonderryck.nl
ART TOWN OOTMARSUM
The city of Ootmarsum is an inspiring combination of countless art galleries and the lingering historical atmosphere of the fortified town it once was. Ootmarsum has a reputation amongst art lovers from across the country, thanks to the Ton Schulten museum and the famous art fair in August. At the edge of Ootmarsum, at the open-air museum ‘Het Land van Heeren en Boeren’, you can find out why the region is also called ‘the Land of Lords and Farmers’. // ootmarsum-dinkelland.nl
CLOSE TO THE STARS
In the rustic village of Lattrop, Cosmos Sterrenwacht gazes upwards. It is not only one of the biggest observatories in the country, it is a planetarium. Every Saturday there is a stargaze evening. // cosmossterrenwacht.nl
GROLSCH’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
The characteristic ‘pilsner’ flavour, the unique swingtop bottle and their famous commercials make Grolsch a leading brand. And it is brewed in Enschede! Would you like to learn more about the brand’s rich history - dating back to 1615 - and see the cutting edge brewery it is today in action? Then book a tour. Of course followed up by a tasting. // grolsch.com
GOLFING AND LEISURE
Famous for its hospitality and the beautiful surrounding: golf course ‘Het Rijk van Sybrook’ presents the best of the Twente Region. Located on an old estate just outside the city, this 27-hole course is much favoured by many golfers from across the country. The course offers a stunning view of the characteristic bocage and is surrounded by woodland. It offers the players an exciting water challenge. // golfenophetrijk.nl/english.html
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// (clockwise) the castle of Bad Bentheim, Natura Docet Wonderryck Twente, Ootmarsum, Nordhorn Zoo, Grolsch Brouwerijtour.
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DREAM, DARE OR DO WITH YOUR FAMILY JUMPING AND TUMBLING
Forget that old trampoline in the back garden. At Bounz, trampolines have been lifted into an art form. Or even better: into a creative and social way of exercising. The Bounz Arena at the Performance Factory is made up of 32 linked trampolines and a tumble course. With options like Fit & Fun, Dodgeball, Training or Free Jumping, the possibilities are endless. // Hoge Bothofstraat 45, bounz.nl
PLAY PARADISE
Even the smallest children won’t keep you busy at the indoor playground Ballorig. This spacious play paradise has a separate space for toddlers, including a safe ball basin . On the same terrain you will find more action for the young and older, like glow-in-the-dark golf, Starworld paintball and lasergame and the Arqueclimbing centre. // J.J.van Deinselaan 30, ballorig.nl/enschede
HISTORIC RAILWAY JOURNEY
On this train there is no rush and the motto is: the more, the merrier. The current travel-stress is far away from the enjoyable serenity at the trains of the Museum Buurt Spoorweg in Haaksbergen. A visit is literally a journey back in time. The historical steam trains, meticulously maintained by volunteers, go back and forth between the museum’s locations in Haaksbergen and Boekelo. The museum guarantees everyone a first-class trip. Watch for special activities. // Stationsstraat 3 Haaksbergen, museumbuurtspoorweg.nl
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BOULEVARD OF FUN
You are looking for entertainment, but not everyone likes the same activities. Go to Go Planet Parc! A boulevard of fun where you can skate, dive, go to the cinema, bowl, play indoor soccer, drive (e-) karts, go lasertagging, set a high score in escape room Space Exit or experience virtual reality racing. You can catch a breath at one of the many restaurants. // Colosseum 64, go-planet.nl
PLAYING IN AN OASIS OF GREEN
Tearoom Wattez, in the former gardener’s house in the Van Heekpark, is a nice place to be. The vegetable garden is now a playground, which can be seen from the terrace. Their apple pie is world-famous in Enschede. // Roessinghsbleekweg 20, schenkerijwattez.nl
CLIMBING AND SCRAMBLING
Swinging from tree to tree like you have done it all your life? At the climbing forest of recreational park Het Rutbeek you will learn this(under supervision) in no time. By means of beams, boards, nets and cables you cover an exciting track. For 9 years and older. For children between 6 and 9 there is a modified track. // Blikkersmaatweg 15, buitenhoff.nl
DISCOVER AND CREATE
Discover the future and use Twente's past as a starting point. This is the idea at the TwentseWelle museum. After having visited one of the challenging exhibitions, there is only one thing on your mind: get to work yourself. That’s why in the hall, called de Fabriek, a wide range of machines, materials and tools are waiting for you. From this spring on, the exhibition 'Frankenstein, I think therefore I am' sets the tone. Come and experience the future! // Het Rozendaal 11, twentsewelle.nl
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THE CITY ON YOUR PLATE
Make it as special as you like DE BEIAARD
EETCAFÉ CP
Beerfans are in the front row in this cosy pub. But De Beiaard also has to keep up a reputation when it comes to dining. Sturdy food for friendly prices, including beer advice. Tip: the special in which the beer of the month is used. And of course the unlimited eating of spareribs every Monday. // Oude Markt 24
The specials menu is updated every two weeks at this pleasant pub. The heated terrace offers that outdoor feeling throughout the year. Extra: famous for their pub quiz. // Langestraat 58-60
DE BASIS
It is all about the basis: honest, seasonal, traditionally prepared food. Classics from the French-Dutch cuisine with a contemporary twist. Everything is focussed on sharing food with others. So in the end you will only want one thing: back to De Basis. // Walstraat 15-17
ATRIUM
People go to this restaurant for its homely atmosphere. Loved for decades, thanks to their daily specials. Simply tasteful. That goes for the menu as well: roast chicken with apple sauce and sturdy stews with vegetable mash. Tip: On Sundays you can eat as many ‘saté’ as you like for only 10 euros. // Stadgravenstraat 47
LOVELY LOCAL
At the private restaurant of Gijs and Clarissa you immediately feel at home. The entourage is small but beautiful and what cook Clarissa does in the kitchen is magnificent. The small menu offers three courses for €27,50. Mind you: limited opening hours. By the name of Smuls, other culinary activities are offered in the building. // Walstraat 7
FABELS
A place that offers an enticing menu for every moment of the day. Stylish but unadorned, making everyone feel right at home. They serve a new special at a fixed and attractive price each day. // Oude Markt 4
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International SAPORI E RICORDI
CARLINA’S
The menu is not fixed at Sapori e ricordi. Just like in a traditional Italian trattoria, where they usually have no menu at all. Rosa Mazzarella likes to wander off the beaten path in her kitchen. She gets even more excited when her guests leave everything entirely up to her. Together with her team, she mainly serves dishes from the Apulia region. These dishes are also available as take aways. // Haverstraatpassage 21
The Columbian Sandra Vasquez Burbano won Enschede (and surroundings) over with her Latin charm and authentic South American dishes. Specialities that go way back to the days of the Incas. Difficulty choosing? Take the Hapjesmenu (small snacks) or book a Culinary Trip. // Walstraat 69
YUZU
In Enschede, it is impossible to get any closer to the Middle East. Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and China cuisine are at their best at Yuzu’s menu. The menu changes every day, depending on the availability of ingredients. That way other Asian countries are practised as well. // Van Loenshof 35
MAZZA
Mazza (or mezze) are the Arabic equivalent of Spanish tapas. At this restaurant you can taste a variety of specialities from the Middle East in a colourful ambiance. The menu is heavily influenced by the Lebanese kitchen. // Walstraat 1
BIG BELLY’S
AROY D
Stew and bread: The Irish tavern Big Belly’s has deep roots in the soil of Twente. Irish specialities like Sheperd’s Pie are on the menu next to the Dutch hotchpotch (stamppot). You can also have a Big Sturdy Meatball (Boerengehaktbal). // Van Lochemstraat 230
‘Aroy' is the Thai word for tasty, and the ‘D’ stands for everything else that’s good. Taste the pure, fresh and diverse Thai kitchen. Owner Orawan Chaisuwan was born and raised in Thailand where she attended the Wandee Thai Cooking School in Bangkok. // Noorderhagen 20
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// Lots of flavours under one sturdy factory roof
A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD IN THE ‘TWENTSCHE FOODHAL’ ROBUST COUNTRY STYLE MEAT, COMFORT FOOD FROM THE ANDES OR RATHER SOMETHING SPICY FROM INDONESIA? AT THE ‘TWENTSCHE FOODHAL’ YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL.
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What do you drink in a location where sustainability is very important? A locally brewed beer of course. It has to be a ‘Eanske Heilige Jacobus’ , named after the patron of the city. A safe choice, because it hardly contains any alcohol.
kitchens provide plenty of activity and warmth. Omma’s Kitchen adds some Korean spice to that. The chicken is just as spicy as it was promised on the menu, thanks to the fried layer of gochujang: fermented chili paste.
While Jacobus turns out to be a friendly drink with amber-coloured allure, we move far away for our starters. ‘Tinkus’, a Bolivian restaurant, is named after a traditional dance which originally represented the meeting between men and women. Gina Bruning-Imana came to The Netherlands to finish law school, but at a students’ party in Enschede she met her husband. “I have been here for 10 years now and cooking has been more than a hobby for a long time. Now we can really introduce the Bolivian cuisine to the people”.
SMALL STEP
REGULAR CUSTOMERS
As soon as Gina puts the ‘Bolivian Tasting’ on the table, it is not hard to imagine that they have more and more regular customers. A wooden serving tray with spicy minced meat, baked banana crisps and crispy cassava chips that can be dipped in a greenish hukataya mayonnaise; a dip with a coriander-like herb. The small Cholita, a bread roll with hot meat, is the centre of the dish. It is named after the women that sell this street food in Bolivia. The artisanal atmosphere of the ‘Twentsche Foodhal’ goes very well with the former industrial function of the building. There is no unnecessary fuss, but the open- plan
With lettuce, rice and some kimchi (fermented vegetables) you can create a really tasty wrap. It will be presented with chopsticks or the ordinary knife and fork. From Korea to the Achterhoek is only a small step at the ‘Twentsche Foodhal’. That is why we can end our meal with a fresh Dutch dairy dessert produced by ‘De Melkbus’ in Eibergen.
and son Herwin are still doubting, as is daughter-in-law Annemarie. The opening of the ‘Twentsche Foodhal’ “fits in really well with the development of Enschede”, says Herwin. The relaxed atmosphere appeals to this family. While baby Ties is not bothered by anything, his brother Teun (two) just comes running from the playground. Sister Saar (four) is still exploring everything. Grandpa Johnny: ”I think she is ordering some Korean food.”
A bit further down, the three generations of the Ter Riet family from Enschede are ready to start their culinary journey. “I think I will go for something Indonesian”, says mother Marion. Her husband Johnny
All kitchens of the ‘Twentsche Foodhal’ are opened from Thursday up until Sunday from 12:00 till 22:00. Every Friday there is live music from 17:00 and on Sunday there are special activities for children. From Monday till Friday the Foodhal is also opened for work and lunch from 8:30 till 18:00. The culinary offers change regularly: check the website twentschefoodhal.nl. The ‘Twentsche Foodhal’ is located in the Performance Factory, a former factory building. There used to be looms in the factory hall and later on the Polaroid cameras were produced there. Now there are lots of new activities concerning art, culture, recreation, sports and more. And the name Polaroid is on the facade of the building again. The former employees have restarted the production of Polaroid cameras and they decided to use the old company name.
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EVENTS THAT DEFINE THE CITY OF ENSCHEDE 22.04 - MARATHON WITH A GOLDEN LINING
Of course it is no match for the ancient Greeks, but the city of Enschede does house the oldest marathon in the Netherlands. The event, which has gained fame and reputation amongst (inter)national athletes, was held twice a year since 1947. Later on it was held once a year. That is why the 50th edition will be held in 2018. Not only professionals, but also amateur athletes will find whatever they need to set a record. The exceptional atmosphere makes the Enschede Marathon an attraction for both participants and spectators. // enschedemarathon.nl/en/
19.05 T/M 03.06 - MUSIC IN THE STREETS
Shopping becomes a musical experience. Classical music in a bandstand, urban & street music from a huge sound box, singer-songwriters in a living room setting: the playful ambiance and surprising elements give this event an irresistible charm. Most of the performing artists share a bond with the city. Shopping has never been this swinging! // cityofenschede.com
09.06/10.06 - A PARK FULL OF ART
Every year on a Sunday in June, more than a 150 artists display their works in one of the most beautiful parks in the city of Enschede. Kunst in het Volkspark (lt. Art in the Park) is a huge visitor attraction. For the 25th time this year, so Saturday is added to the programme. The artists are selected by an expert jury, guaranteeing the quality of the works on display. ‘Het Orkest van het Oosten’ (the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra) and ‘de Nederlandse Reisopera’ (the Dutch Touring Opera) will provide the musical framework. // kunstinhetvolkspark.nl
19.07/26.07/02.08/09.08/16.08 - GROLSCH SUMMER SOUNDS
Summer recess? Certainly not in Music City Enschede. On five consecutive Thursdays, the city celebrates the summer with the Grolsch Summer Sounds on the Oude Markt. Each Thursday has a different theme like the extravagant Bölke Open Air, the sultry Rico Latino Salsa Night and the Nix Blues Night. // cityofenschede.com
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11.10 T/M 14.10 - AUTUMN HIT
When the colours of the autumn are at their best, it is time for the Military: one of the biggest equestrian events in The Netherlands, right in the middle of the stunning landscape of Twente. Top-class sports, meet and enjoy. The week of the Military offers a varied programme in anticipation of the traditional highlight: the cross country on Saturday. Strolling from obstacle to obstacle, in awe of the jockeys and their horses, accompanied by the traditional seasonal beers and a hearty meal. // www.military-boekelo.nl/en/home
31.08 T/M 02.09 - TASTE THE CITY
The Proef Eet, a try-and-taste festival, is one of the oldest culinary events in the country and has been a tradition for over 30 years. A titillating festival where traditional craftsmanship and experimentation go hand in hand. Come and taste familiar and new dishes, prepared by many different chefs. The city centre as an experimental garden with food-trucks, bistros and top notch culinary establishments, all framed with high-end entertainment. // proefeet.nl
01.09 - TUCKERVILLE WITH ILSE AND FRIENDS
A little piece of Nashville in Twente. That is what Ilse de Lange promises the visitors of her own festival called Tuckerville. A fairytale, according to last year's audience. With the ponds of recreational park Het Rutbeek in the backgroud, Ilse de Lange presents a line up with artists like Dotan, George Ezra, Jacqueline Govaert and Tim Knol. She also takes the stage herself. The relaxed countrystyle atmosphere makes the festival familyproof. // tuckerville.nl
08.12 T/M 06.01 - WINTER WEALTH
‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland’. The Christmas hit comes to life during the December month in Enschede. Even though the temperatures drops below zero, the city centre will show it’s warmest side moving towards the winter holidays. The Oude Markt features a romantic ice rink with a café, the city centre is festively lit, there is a city-inn with cultural activities for everyone and there are Christmas surprises to be found around every corner. Now, all we need is a little snow… // cityofenschede.com
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A SKY FULL OF STORIES
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AT THE FORMER AIRBASE OF TWENTHE HIKERS AND BIKERS SHARE A HUGE AMOUNT OF SPACE WITH SKYLARKS AND MEADOW PIPITS. OLD TRACKS AND NEW ART REVEAL THE RICH HISTORY OF THIS AREA.
They won’t fly away, even if it looks like they will. In a neat row, a KLM Boeing 747 and an Air France Airbus 340 are on the track. Like they can take off any minute. In reality they are at what you might call their final resting place. A company called Aircraft End-Or-Life-Solutions, which has based here recently, will dismantle them. A sign at the gate (‘landing area- access strictly prohibited’) shows that the discarded aircrafts did not just fall out of the sky. In fact, part of the area, known as Twenthe Airport, will be used for business flights and recreational flights.
IMMENSE AREA
So you have to avoid the landing strip, but you can walk everywhere on what was once prohibited territory. An immense area opens up. An area where you can discover nature, history and landscape art. Like the stones that lead you to the so-called ‘Belevingspad’ (experience path): they were part of the very first airport that was opened in 1931. Nowadays the 130 hectares of military exercise area have been added to the valuable nature that has developed around the field during the last few years. You can spot birds and (gliding) planes, go hiking or biking, enjoy landscape art, look for rare flora and fauna or experience the mysterious (military) history of the area. You can also absorb the endless space. Thanks to the maintenance plan, the field transforms into a world of flowers in spring and summer. The skylark will not let you into his territory. His habitat is defined by signs that urge you to stay on the tracks.
EXCITING LOOK
A nice place to observe the skylark is the watch tower that rises from the field almost like a ufo. Artist Paul de Kort converted an old fuel storage into a ‘Parallax’.
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From the top of the open work fuel tanks you have a great view of the surrounding area. Two frog pools - constructed in the shape of bomb craters - light up like blue eyes in the landscape. In the young plantations further down, two American Staffords are roaming around; their boss ignores the fact that they should be on a leash. At the bottom of the hill a tunnel provides an exciting view on the landscape from a whole new level. Parallax is one of the places where (landscape) artists bring back to life the traces of military history. Guard houses, hangars and the bunkers (loved by bats) are silent witnesses. However, at the end of the path you can hear lots of noise. In building C-26 they used to test the engines of F-16 jet fighters, now the steel carcass is a piece of art called Doppler. The roaring of a Messerschmidt and the song of a meadow pipit alternate and a former inhabitant tells you how he and his family were banished from the area by the Germans. More stories can be found at the ‘Herinneringspad’ (remembrance path), on the strip where the on-board weapons were set.
NEW LAYER OF HISTORY
Not far away from sound object Doppler are the overgrown fundaments of the old Gefechtsstand, the German command centre during the war. Artist Filip Jonker and architect Michiel de Wit designed hiking tracks along these fundaments. That way visitors add a new layer to the history of this exceptional place in Twente. It is still changing: at the moment they are working on a new watch tower.
// There are routes for hikers, bikers, horsemen and mountainbikers. For all information (also on guided excursions) go to www.vliegbasistwenthe.info
ROOMBEEK’S RENEWED ENERGY You can almost touch the vitality and inspiration. The district of Roombeek, close to the city centre, is an excellent example of zeal. On the 13th of May 2000 the district was struck by a fireworks disaster. 23 people lost their lives and over a 1000 people were injured. 42.5 hectares of the city were destroyed. Roombeek
has been rebuilt into a contemporary, dynamic and inspiring neighbourhood known for its high-end architecture and appealing public spaces. A striking aspect is the extraordinary mix of old and new, contemporary and traditional and spacious, yet intimate architecture. With its many cultural institutions,
Roombeek truly is a cultural hotspot in the city of Enschede. Combine your walk through this attractive neighbourhood with a visit to one of the many diverse museums, galleries and workshops located here.
// GUIDED TOURS ROOMBEEK Different guides, all connected to the area for their own reason, will make you a part of the story of Roombeek. An exciting walk. Huis van Verhalen, huisvanverhalenenschede.nl, T. +31(0)53 - 4316288, info@huisvanverhalenenschede.nl // Robin Pater, T. +31(0)6 - 14154969, stadswandelingenschede.nl, info@stadswandelingenschede.nl // Titia Boitelle, T. +31(0)6 - 27170769, rondleidingenroombeek.nl, titiaboitelle@gmail.com
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WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT YET KNOW ABOUT ENSCHEDE The city of Enschede has 160.000 inhabitants of 160 different nationalities. 60.000 of them are under 27 years old.
Every year around 50 to 60 new start-ups are being added to the list of over 700 technical spin-offs at the University of Twente.
The first ever car in the province of Overijssel was driving the streets of Enschede in 1899. Textile manufacturer Willem Helming van Heek was the proud owner of this three horsepower Mercedes-Benz Comfortable.
Innovation Campus Twente is home to 380 companies with 6300 commercial jobs.
Enschede was declared ‘Sport City of the Year’ twice, in 2007 and 2008. The city is home to FC Twente (national champion in 2010) but is also famous among sport lovers for the Enschede Marathon, the oldest marathon in The Netherlands.
Partner cities of Enschede are Palo Alto in the US (since 1980) and Dalian in China (since 2009).
The most photographed object in the city of Enschede is ‘het Hartenbankje’ (lt. the heart bench) in the Langestraat, created by artist Guusje Beverdam.
The city’s nickname is ‘Krekkelstad’ which comes from the Dutch word ‘krekkel’, a crunchy biscuit which used to be tied to the arm of a birthday child.
In Enschede, you are never more than 15 minutes away from nature. Not lastly because of the many public parks in the city, thanks to the textile manufactures who created them for their employees. New, small-scale initiatives build upon the heritage of the textile industry. The tailor-made jeans by Paul Kruze are sold all over the world and the sleeping bags/ coats of Sheltersuit make the lives of the homeless a bit more bearable.
A young prince Charles once competed in the Military BoekeloEnschede, one of the biggest equestrian events in the country.
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