Harderwijk is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the central part of the country. It lies along the Veluwe region and the Veluwemeer, about 60 km (37 miles) east of Amsterdam, with Nunspeet to the north and Ermelo to the south.
Location Map of Harderwijk, Netherlands
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Where is Harderwijk Located?
Harderwijk is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the central part of the country. It lies along the Veluwe region and the Veluwemeer, about 60 km (37 miles) east of Amsterdam, with Nunspeet to the north and Ermelo to the south.
The city covers an area of approximately 48.27 sq km (18.64 sq mi) and has a population of around 49,000 people based on recent estimates.
Harderwijk is known for its historic harbor and waterfront, with key attractions including Dolfinarium, Vischmarkt, Grote Kerk, Stadsmuseum Harderwijk, Strand Horst, and the old town streets.
Harderwijk, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Harderwijk |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Region | Eastern Netherlands (Veluwe region) |
| Established | 1231 (city rights) |
| Population | ~50,000 |
| Total Area | 48.28 sq km (18.64 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,030 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.3414° N, 5.6200° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3840–3849 |
| Area Code | +31 341 |
| Major Waterways | Wolderwijd Lake, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Harderwijk railway station links to Amersfoort and Zwolle |
| Famous For | Historic Hanseatic city, waterfront, Dolfinarium |
| Top Attractions | Dolfinarium Harderwijk, historic city walls, Vischpoort gate, waterfront promenade |
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Distance from Harderwijk to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Harderwijk to Amsterdam – 75 km (47 miles)
- Harderwijk to Utrecht – 55 km (34 miles)
- Harderwijk to Haarlem – 85 km (53 miles)
- Harderwijk to The Hague – 105 km (65 miles)
- Harderwijk to Rotterdam – 100 km (62 miles)
- Harderwijk to Leiden – 95 km (59 miles)
- Harderwijk to Delft – 105 km (65 miles)
- Harderwijk to Eindhoven – 110 km (68 miles)
- Harderwijk to Tilburg – 115 km (71 miles)
- Harderwijk to Breda – 120 km (75 miles)
- Harderwijk to Groningen – 135 km (84 miles)
- Harderwijk to Zwolle – 35 km (22 miles)
- Harderwijk to Arnhem – 60 km (37 miles)
- Harderwijk to Nijmegen – 75 km (47 miles)
- Harderwijk to Maastricht – 170 km (106 miles)
- Harderwijk to Almere – 45 km (28 miles)
- Harderwijk to Amersfoort – 30 km (19 miles)
- Harderwijk to Apeldoorn – 25 km (16 miles)
- Harderwijk to Enschede – 95 km (59 miles)
- Harderwijk to Dordrecht – 110 km (68 miles)
