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Explore Ede

Location & surroundings

Poortgebouw ENKA-site

Short Stay Ede is in the historic Poortgebouw on the former ENKA factory site in Ede, close to Wageningen University & Research, Foodvalley, and the Veluwe.

Enjoy modern living with nature and excellent transport links right on your doorstep.

Excellent Accessibility & Transport

Perfectly located for commuters and business travellers:

✓ Ede-Wageningen Station: a 5-minute walk or 2-minute bike ride.

✓ Arnhem & Utrecht: direct train connections (Arnhem 15 mins, Utrecht 20 mins).

✓ Airports: Schiphol Airport (1 hour direct train) and Düsseldorf Airport (1h 40m).

Ideal for WUR & Medical Professionals

Ideal temporary housing for professionals, academics, and medical staff:

  • Wageningen University (WUR): 20 minutes by bike or a direct bus ride.

  • Hospital Gelderse Vallei: A 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.

Daily Life & Entertainment

Enjoy the comfort of an apartment with daily amenities nearby:

  • Ede Town Centre: Supermarkets, bakeries, and restaurants are just minutes away by bike.

  • Pathé Cinema: A modern cinema located a 10-minute bike ride away.

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Located right on the edge of the Veluwe, the Netherlands’ largest nature reserve:

✓ Walking: Discover the heathlands and historical ‘Wooden Shoe Trails’ (Klompenpaden).

✓ Mountain Biking: Access 2,500 hectares of forest with well-maintained MTB trails.

✓ Ginkelse Heide: Beautiful heathland, famous for the annual Operation Market Garden (WWII) commemorations.

Culture & Day Trips

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and history:

✓ Local History: Visit Kasteel Hoekelum or the Ede History Museum.

✓ Kröller-Müller Museum (Otterlo): World-famous modern art and Van Gogh paintings in the Hoge Veluwe National Park.

✓ Paleis Het Loo (Apeldoorn): Stunning former royal palace with symmetrical gardens (40-minute drive).

Burgers’ Zoo

Burgers’ Zoo is a famous zoo in Arnhem, featuring spectacular thematic zones like the Bush, Desert, Ocean, Mangrove, and Safari. It is only a 30-minute drive from the ENKA premises.

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