De Grolsch Veste

Stadium Football stadium in Enschede, home of FC Twente

Football stadium in Enschede, home ground of FC Twente, hosting Eredivisie matches and occasional concerts. Visitors come for league fixtures, stadium events and the matchday atmosphere in Overijssel.

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De Grolsch Veste is a modern football stadium in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands, serving as the home ground of FC Twente and operating as a regional events venue. It opened in the late 1990s with a capacity of roughly 30,000 spectators.

Matchdays feature full spectator stands and club-focused amenities; the stadium also hosts concerts and community events. Facilities include covered seating, hospitality areas and fan zones arranged around the main grass pitch.

Built to replace older city grounds and to provide a modern venue for FC Twente, the stadium opened in the late 1990s and has since been the club’s home for Eredivisie and domestic cup fixtures. Its commercial name derives from a sponsorship agreement with the Grolsch brewery.

The stadium is located in Enschede in the eastern Netherlands, within easy driving distance of the town centre and served by local roads and public transport on matchdays.

  • Capacity and use: Home stadium of FC Twente with a seating capacity of about 30,000, opened in the late 1990s and frequently used for domestic league matches and events.

What to See #

  • Main stadium bowl: The main bowl and pitch, hosting home matches for FC Twente and configured for football with a grass playing surface and spectator stands around the field.
  • Corporate and hospitality areas: Hospitality suites and corporate areas integrated into the main stand, used for VIPs, media and matchday operations.
De Grolsch Veste
Arke van der Duinweg 1, 7521 XW Enschede, Netherlands
52.2367, 6.8375
Tours and opening hours vary (check club website)

How to Get to De Grolsch Veste #

De Grolsch Veste is in Enschede, Overijssel. From Enschede central station take bus services that stop near the stadium or walk/taxi (approximately 20-30 minutes). On matchdays extra public transport services may operate.

Tips for Visiting De Grolsch Veste #

  • Check the FC Twente website for match fixtures and stadium tour schedules-many guided tours take place on non‑match days.
  • Public transport to the stadium is convenient: take regional trains or buses to Enschede and local transit to De Grolsch Veste.
  • If attending a match, arrive early to soak in the pre‑match atmosphere in the fan zones.

Best Time to Visit De Grolsch Veste #

Visit on matchdays for the electric atmosphere; check the club's site for tour availability on non‑match days.

Football season
August-May · N/A (indoor/outdoor events)
Matchdays provide the fullest experience of the stadium's atmosphere.
Summer months
June-August · 15°C-25°C
Fewer matches-stadium tours and club events may be scheduled; easier access for visitors.

Weather & Climate near De Grolsch Veste #

Climate

De Grolsch Veste's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (771 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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