Harderwijk, Historic coastal municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Located on the former Zuiderzee shoreline, Harderwijk features medieval architecture, including preserved city walls and the remaining Vischpoort gate entrance.
The University of Harderwijk, operating from 1648 to 1811, educated notable scholars including botanist Carl Linnaeus before Napoleon ordered its closure.
The municipality maintains its fishing heritage through annual Aaltjesdag celebrations, where residents gather to purchase fresh fish and participate in maritime traditions.
The Dolfinarium marine park attracts visitors throughout the year, providing educational programs about marine life and contributing to local tourism revenue.
The municipality spans 48.27 square kilometers, incorporating both urban areas and water bodies, with an elevation of 3 meters above sea level.
Location: Gelderland
Capital city: Harderwijk
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: Nunspeet, Zeewolde, Ermelo
Phone: +31341411911
Email: info@harderwijk.nl
Website: https://harderwijk.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.35056,5.61722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
Aqueduct Veluwemeer
1.1 km
Dolfinarium
393 m
Kasteel de Essenburgh
5.6 km
Groot Horloo
4.1 km
Grote of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
194 m
Vischpoort
160 m
Hulshorst railway station
6.2 km
Gemaal Lovink
2.3 km
Blokhuis
293 m
De Kluut
2.8 km
De Hoop
525 m
Watertoren Harderwijk
3.1 km
Joodse begraafplaats van Harderwijk
2.1 km
Harderbroek
3 km
Harderwijk General Cemetery
1.4 km
Synagogue, Harderwijk
141 m
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk
307 m
Linnaeustoren
271 m
Sint Catharinakerk, Harderwijk
291 m
Lucaskerk
5.3 km
Friesegracht
445 m
Hongerlopers
930 m
Sint Catharinaklooster
315 m
Plantagekerk
499 m
Markt 1, Harderwijk
102 m
Smeepoortenbrink 9, Harderwijk
346 m
Markt 8, Harderwijk
137 m
Smeepoortenbrink
349 mReviews
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