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Two massive explosions on Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2000, completely changed life in the Roombeek district. Even years later, the fireworks disaster still occupies the minds of many people, and the consequences remain visible in the neighborhood. Discover the impressive story of Roombeek during a special presentation and tour by the House of Stories. Experienced ambassadors will tell you about the history, emotions, and architecture of this unique district in Enschede.
The tour starts in the restaurant of the House of Stories. You will be welcomed with a cup of coffee or tea. During a short presentation, you will learn more about what happened on the day of the disaster, the (textile) history of the district, and the reconstruction with its unique architecture. Furthermore, attention will be paid to the origins of the House of Stories, its current function, the contents of the Cabinet containing various elements that serve as reminders of the disaster, and the Silent Room – important symbols for commemorating and processing the disaster.
After the presentation, you will set off with the ambassador(s) for a tour through the Roombeek district. Along the way, they tell —sometimes with their personal story— about the history of the neighborhood, the disaster, and the impressive reconstruction that followed.
The complete tour lasts about two hours: a 30-minute presentation and a 90-minute tour of the neighborhood.
We assume a minimum group size of four people. If you come with a group of more than 15-20 people, the group will be split into groups of a maximum of 15-20 people.
Every first Saturday of the month, a walk-in tour starts at 1:30 PM for people who wish to take the tour individually or with a small group (fewer than four people).
The cost is €7.00 per person, including coffee or tea. A homemade treat to accompany this costs €1.75 each.
For groups of more than 20 people, we are required to rent a room within the Prismare community center, where we are also located. The cost for this is €20.35. If you would like more information, to request a tour, or to sign up for the walk-in tour on the first Saturday of the month, please email info@huisvanverhalen053.nl.
For a tasty lunch before or after the tour, we refer you to the restaurant page restaurantpagina.
“The tour made the history of Roombeek very tangible. The personal stories stay with you.”
– Roombeek tour visitor, 2024
