landmark
Giethoorn
Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Vollenhove
Overijssel, Netherlands · Europe
About Vollenhove
Vollenhove works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kraggenburg, 37km from Houtribdijk.
Vollenhove is in Overijssel, Netherlands, with about 4,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kraggenburg, about 4 km away.
Vollenhove is a city in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland, southwest of Steenwijk. Until the Noordoostpolder was drained, it was located on the coast of the Zuiderzee.
Vollenhove received city rights in 1354.
Later it was the main city in this region, that wasRead more
formerly called Land van Vollenhove. Vollenhove was the summer residence of the bishop of Utrecht, the ruler of these parts. He lived in the castle Toutenburg, of which only some small ruins are left now. To be near their lord, quite some nobility moved to Vollenhove. They built their estates (Dutch: havezates) in the town, which was unique. Therefore, Vollenhove was called the city of palaces. Like Blokzijl, peat transport to Holland by ship caused the small city to flourish during the 17th century.
Vollenhove was a separate municipality until 1973, when it became a part of Brederwiede. Between 1818 and 1942, the municipality was divided into two parts, Stad Vollenhove (the city) and Ambt Vollenhove (the countryside).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vollenhove?
Within an hour or so of Vollenhove: Giethoorn (11 km), Schokland (13 km), De Librije (21 km), Walibi Holland (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Vollenhove?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk and Afsluitdijk.
Where is Vollenhove?
Vollenhove is in Overijssel, Netherlands, about 4 km from Kraggenburg.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,955
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Overijssel
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.6808, 5.9542
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Netherlands
Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Vollenhove
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Schokland
Former Zuiderzee island now stranded in the Noordoostpolder, the Netherlands' first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
13 km · about 25 min 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Walibi Holland
Dutch thrill park near Amsterdam known for intense roller coasters and a fun Halloween Fright Nights event.
30 km · about 35 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.
37 km · about 40 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Vollenhove
- 37 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.
- 60 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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