Veenendaal is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 25 km (16 miles) southeast of Utrecht, with Ede to the east and Rhenen to the south.
Location Map of Veenendaal, Netherlands
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Where is Veenendaal Located?
Veenendaal is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 25 km (16 miles) southeast of Utrecht, with Ede to the east and Rhenen to the south.
The city covers an area of approximately 19.72 sq km (7.61 sq mi) and has a population of around 65,000 people based on recent estimates.
Veenendaal is known for its residential character and green surroundings, with key attractions including Kwintelooyen Nature Area, Dragonderpark, Veenendaal Center, De Groene Grens, and nearby forests and walking routes.
Veenendaal, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Veenendaal |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | 1546 (founded as a peat settlement) |
| Population | ~67,000 |
| Total Area | 19.72 sq km (7.61 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~3,400 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0250° N, 5.5540° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3900–3907 |
| Area Code | +31 318 |
| Major Waterways | Vallei Canal, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Veenendaal-De Klomp station links to major cities |
| Famous For | Retail centers, modern residential areas |
| Top Attractions | Kwintelooyen Nature Area (nearby), Veenendaal City Center, Dragonder Park |
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Distance from Veenendaal to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Veenendaal to Amsterdam – 85 km (53 miles)
- Veenendaal to Utrecht – 35 km (22 miles)
- Veenendaal to Haarlem – 95 km (59 miles)
- Veenendaal to The Hague – 95 km (59 miles)
- Veenendaal to Rotterdam – 90 km (56 miles)
- Veenendaal to Leiden – 90 km (56 miles)
- Veenendaal to Delft – 95 km (59 miles)
- Veenendaal to Eindhoven – 95 km (59 miles)
- Veenendaal to Tilburg – 100 km (62 miles)
- Veenendaal to Breda – 105 km (65 miles)
- Veenendaal to Groningen – 170 km (106 miles)
- Veenendaal to Zwolle – 80 km (50 miles)
- Veenendaal to Arnhem – 35 km (22 miles)
- Veenendaal to Nijmegen – 60 km (37 miles)
- Veenendaal to Maastricht – 150 km (93 miles)
- Veenendaal to Almere – 65 km (40 miles)
- Veenendaal to Amersfoort – 35 km (22 miles)
- Veenendaal to Apeldoorn – 55 km (34 miles)
- Veenendaal to Enschede – 120 km (75 miles)
- Veenendaal to Dordrecht – 95 km (59 miles)
