Steenwijkerland, Municipality in northeastern Overijssel, Netherlands
Steenwijkerland is a municipality in the northwestern region of Overijssel province and spans towns, villages, waterways, and natural reserves. The area is shaped by a mix of urban centers, water-based settlements, and rural landscapes with different habitat types.
The municipality was created through the merger of several smaller administrative units in 2001 and took its current name in 2003. This reorganization brought together the region's diverse settlement types under a single administration.
The municipality connects the urban center of Steenwijk with water-based settlements like Giethoorn and farming villages. These different communities each have their own way of living and interacting with the local waterways.
The administrative center in Steenwijk is the main point for municipal services and public matters. Visitors can move easily between the different settlements, which are connected by a good network of roads and waterways.
De Weerribben within the municipality is a national park containing expansive wetlands crossed by small canals and meadows. Boat tours are offered here, taking visitors deep into this distinctive water landscape.
Location: Overijssel
Inception: January 1, 2001
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: Westerveld, Kampen, Staphorst
Phone: +31521538500
Email: info@steenwijkerland.nl
Website: https://steenwijkerland.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.78330,6.11670
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41
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