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Wijk bij Duurstede in the region of Utrecht with its 23,693 residents is located in Netherlands - some 34 mi or ( 54 km ) South-East of Amsterdam , the country's capital .
Local time in Wijk bij Duurstede is now 07:00 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Amsterdam " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zeist, Zandberg, Wijk bij Duurstede, Tiel, and The Hague. While being here, you might want to check out Zeist . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wijk bij Duurstede ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Paultje Poets - Als we straks op vakantie gaan - de videoclip!
Paultje Poets gaat lekker op vakantie! Maar voordat het zover is... waar gaan we naar toe? De bergen, de zee? Of toch maar lekker in Holland blijven... De sleurhut mee op de autobaan...? Of toch maar ..
Pedal on!
Nice day in automn to cycle along the river Rhine. Music "The Acoustic Motorbike" from Luka Bloom was not allowed, but suited very well. ..
orchard blossoming in Zoelen
Zoelen is situated in the Betuwe, an area in the Netherlands, between the Waal and Rhine/Lek rivers. It is famous for its fruit production. Zoelen is surrounded by a beautiful stream: de Linge, a rive ..
Anke Angel & Keith Dunn live at Jazz bij Duurstede
Performance on the main stage at the 19th edition of this yearly Jazz event, that got its name from the small city of Wijk bij Duurstede. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Dorestad
In the Early Middle Ages, Dorestad was the largest settlement of northwestern Europe. It was a large, flourishing trading place, three kilometers long, situated where the rivers Rhine and Lek diverge southeast of Utrecht in the Netherlands near the modern town of Wijk bij Duurstede. In Roman times a Roman fortress was built there that was still in use during the existence of Dorestad. Between 600 and around 719 Dorestad was often fought over between the Frisians and the Franks.
Located at 51.97 5.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Lower Rhine
The Lower Rhine (German: Niederrhein, Dutch: Nederrijn, kilometers 660 to 1,033 of the Rhine River) flows from Bonn, Germany, to the North Sea at Hoek van Holland, Netherlands. Almost immediately after entering the Netherlands, the Rhine splits into many branches. The main branch is called the Waal which flows from Nijmegen to meet the river Meuse; after which it is called Merwede.
Located at 51.97 5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Rijswijk, Gelderland
Rijswijk is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 9 km north of Tiel. In 2001, the town of Rijswijk had 327 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.10 km², and contained 132 residences. The statistical area "Rijswijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 560.
Located at 51.97 5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Ravenswaaij
Ravenswaaij is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 10 km northwest of Tiel. The village Ravenswaaij has a population of around 190. The statistical area "Ravenswaaij", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 410.
Located at 51.95 5.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Langbroek
Langbroek is a town in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede, and lies about 11 km southeast of Zeist. In January 2013, the town of Langbroek had 2071 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.25 km², and contained 451 residences. Until it merged with Wijk bij Duurstede in 1996, Langbroek was a separate municipality.
Located at 52.02 5.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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