Maarssen is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) northwest of Utrecht, with Breukelen to the north and Nieuwegein to the south.
Location Map of Maarssen, Netherlands
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Where is Maarssen Located?
Maarssen is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) northwest of Utrecht, with Breukelen to the north and Nieuwegein to the south.
The town is part of the Stichtse Vecht municipality, which covers an area of approximately 107.17 sq km (41.38 sq mi), and Maarssen has a population of around 40,000 people based on recent estimates.
Maarssen is known for its riverside setting along the Vecht, with key attractions including Vecht River, Goudestein Estate, Maarssen Village Center, Bolenstein Estate, and nearby historic country houses.
Maarssen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Maarssen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~25,000 |
| Total Area | 19.43 sq km (7.50 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.1390° N, 5.0410° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3600–3604 |
| Area Code | +31 346 |
| Major Waterways | Vecht River, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Maarssen railway station links to Utrecht and Amsterdam |
| Famous For | Historic estates along the Vecht River, scenic landscapes |
| Top Attractions | Vecht River villas, Park Goudestein, Doornburgh Monastery |
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Distance from Maarssen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Maarssen to Amsterdam – 35 km (22 miles)
- Maarssen to Utrecht – 10 km (6 miles)
- Maarssen to Haarlem – 45 km (28 miles)
- Maarssen to The Hague – 65 km (40 miles)
- Maarssen to Rotterdam – 60 km (37 miles)
- Maarssen to Leiden – 55 km (34 miles)
- Maarssen to Delft – 65 km (40 miles)
- Maarssen to Eindhoven – 95 km (59 miles)
- Maarssen to Tilburg – 90 km (56 miles)
- Maarssen to Breda – 85 km (53 miles)
- Maarssen to Groningen – 185 km (115 miles)
- Maarssen to Zwolle – 85 km (53 miles)
- Maarssen to Arnhem – 75 km (47 miles)
- Maarssen to Nijmegen – 85 km (53 miles)
- Maarssen to Maastricht – 170 km (106 miles)
- Maarssen to Almere – 45 km (28 miles)
- Maarssen to Amersfoort – 30 km (19 miles)
- Maarssen to Apeldoorn – 60 km (37 miles)
- Maarssen to Enschede – 135 km (84 miles)
- Maarssen to Dordrecht – 65 km (40 miles)
