One of the easternmost cities in the Netherlands, and located in the east of the province of Overijssel, the city of Enschede is the historical centre of the textile industry in the Netherlands. Car hire in Enschede is a good idea so you can reach the suburbs that spread out past the city. Nowadays, it is well known both for its local football team, and for being the home of The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra.
Hiring a car in Enschede is easy, and useful when you want to explore both the city, and the surrounding area of Overijssel, which has plenty to offer visitors, from beautiful scenery, to excellent restaurants and culture. There is something for everyone here.
The TwentesWelle Museum is the perfect place to start your exploration of the city of Enschede. It tells the story of the historical textile industry which used to form a major part of the economy of the city. The museum is located in an old textile factory, and visitors will find the story of the industry as well as the galleries within the museum fascinating and exciting.
By hiring a car in Enschede you'll find it easy to get over to the TwentesWelle Museum. The museum can be found on Rozendaal Street. Entrance fees are cheap and the museum is open six days a week.
For those who want to drive out of the city of Enschede and explore the surrounding area of Overijssel, You'll find plenty to see and do. A great place for a day trip is the city of Hengelo, which is just a short drive away. Hengelo is an old historical city in the Netherlands, and history buffs will want to head straight there and visit the Lambertuskbasiliek, which is a stunning Roman-esque building dedicated to Saint Lambert. It was built in the late 1800s, and remains one of the best sights in the whole of the city.