Ommen

Ommen is a municipality in the Salland region, situated in the Vecht valley and serving as the administrative center of the area. The town features residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and traditional structures that support everyday community life and local businesses.

The settlement received city rights from the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht in 1248 and was subsequently developed as a regional power center. This early importance strengthened its growth into a key trading point in the northern part of the Netherlands.

The weekly market has shaped local life for centuries and still draws residents and visitors together. The summer fair brings craftspeople and merchants who turn the public space into a meeting point for the wider region.

Visitors can find the municipal office centrally located on Chevalleraustraat, where various administrative services are available. The town is easily accessible and offers everything needed for a day visit or longer exploration of the surrounding area.

North of the town lies Ommerschans, a building complex on the site of a former 17th-century fortification. The original defensive structure was later converted into a labor institution, showing a remarkable transformation of its purpose over centuries.

Location: Overijssel

Capital city: Ommen

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Hardenberg, Raalte, Twenterand, Dalfsen, Hellendoorn

Phone: +31529459100

Email: gemeente@ommen.nl

Website: https://ommen.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.51667,6.41667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45