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Data source: CBS (2024)
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City center with student life, cafes, shops, and cultural venues.
Modern neighborhood rebuilt with award-winning architecture and green spaces.
Student-popular area near UT university campus with affordable housing.
Everything you need to know about life in this city
Enschede, with 162,000+ residents, is the largest city in the Twente region near the German border. Once a major textile center, it has transformed into a modern city with a focus on technology and education (University of Twente).
The city offers affordable living with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Enschede attracts students, tech professionals, and families with its lower costs compared to western Netherlands, cultural activities, and cross-border opportunities. Strong community feeling and entrepreneurial spirit.
Enschede Central Station connects to Amsterdam (2h), Utrecht (1h 30min), and German cities. Regional bus network serves Twente. Cycling is popular with good infrastructure. Proximity to Germany creates unique cross-border commuting and shopping opportunities.
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