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Giethoorn
Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Genemuiden
Overijssel, Netherlands · Europe
About Genemuiden
Genemuiden works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hasselt, 42km from Houtribdijk.
Genemuiden is in Overijssel, Netherlands, with about 9,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Hasselt, about 5 km away.
Genemuiden is a city located in the north western part of the Province of Overijssel. It received city rights in 1275, which is also the first time Genemuiden gets mentioned in history.
It stayed independent up until 2001 when, despite fierce opposition of its inhabitants, it was forced to merge with the smaller,Read more
neighbouring villages of Zwartsluis and Hasselt to form the municipality of Zwartewaterland.
The town itself doesn't have any buildings over 150 years old as two fires destroyed the town completely in 1866. These fires could not be controlled due to the great number of hay stacks in one street, 'de Achterweg' or 'Nachtweg'. This street still holds a non smoking sign, which is unique for a street in Europe.
Since the 18th century, the people from Genemuiden have been producing floor mats made of the bulrush that grows on the shores of the Zuiderzee. When the quality of the bulrush deteriorated in the 20th century, due to the change from salt water to fresh water (see Zuiderzee), the industry switched over to using coir imported from India to produce mats and carpets. In the sixties the first tufting machines were imported and currently Genemuiden is one of Europe's main production centres of tufted carpet and artificial grass.
Genemuiden is a Protestant stronghold, having five Reformed Protestant denominations and no Roman Catholic church. It's on the north-eastern tip of the so-called Dutch Bible Belt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Genemuiden?
Within an hour or so of Genemuiden: Giethoorn (13 km), De Librije (13 km), Schokland (18 km), Walibi Holland (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Genemuiden?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk and Afsluitdijk.
Where is Genemuiden?
Genemuiden is in Overijssel, Netherlands, about 5 km from Hasselt.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,700
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Overijssel
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.6233, 6.0403
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Worth the detour from Genemuiden
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
restaurant
De Librije
The Netherlands' only three-Michelin-star restaurant, set in a former prison complex in Zwolle, where the late Jonnie Boer's team under chef Nelson Tanate has held the top rating since 2004.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Schokland
Former Zuiderzee island now stranded in the Noordoostpolder, the Netherlands' first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Walibi Holland
Dutch thrill park near Amsterdam known for intense roller coasters and a fun Halloween Fright Nights event.
28 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Houtribdijk
A 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
42 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
TT Circuit Assen
The Cathedral of Speed -- the only circuit to have hosted a MotoGP round every year since the championship began in 1949.
50 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Genemuiden
- 42 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
- 69 kmAfsluitdijkA 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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