Did you know that Almelo is the greenest city in Overijssel? At its centre lies castle Huize Almelo, the “lungs of the city”, and from there the green recreational area extends beyond the city’s boundaries. Within minutes, you walk right into the green scenery of Twente!
As Almelo is located at the lowest geographical point in Twente, water naturally flows towards the city. And where there's water, there's life! Almelo was once founded at a ford on the river Aa, and water continues to shape the face of the city to this day.
Every last Sunday of the month is a shopping Sunday in Almelo. These special Sundays involve all kinds of activities and events that turn shopping into a real fun experience.