The Stadhuis (town hall) of Enschede was built between 1930 and 1933. Architect Gijsbert Friedhoff's design was based on the Stockholm City Hall. Friedhoff had completed an internship there. The town hall stands on the spot where Enschede's administration buildings have stood since the 16th century. The town hall was damaged in 1943 and 1944 during bombing raids during World War II.

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In the square in front of Enschede's town hall, you'll find a work of art consisting of several ellipses. The artist Joop Hekman was inspired by the oval shape of the city center streets between 1981 and 1983. The work features bronze human figures in a playful arrangement. A child plays in the water of the fountain, next to her mother, her father watching, and a Chow Chow.

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April 15, 2023

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The town hall
Het stadtshuis
The town hall

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Best Hikes to Enschede Town Hall and Fountain Square

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1. H.J. van Heek Square – Enschede's Charming Alleyways loop from Enschede

5.03km

01:17

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Oude Markt Enschede – Volkspark Enschede loop from Usselo

27.3km

06:55

50m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. H.J. van Heek Square – Oude Markt Enschede loop from Enschede

4.73km

01:12

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

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Tuesday 27 January

2°C

-1°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Enschede Town Hall and Fountain Square

1. H.J. van Heek Square – Enschede's Charming Alleyways loop from Enschede

2. Oude Markt Enschede – Volkspark Enschede loop from Usselo

3. H.J. van Heek Square – Oude Markt Enschede loop from Enschede

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