Winterswijk

Winterswijk is a municipality in eastern Gelderland that spreads across several towns and rural areas. The main settlement sits on flat terrain, forming the administrative and commercial center of the region.

The settlement began around 1000 as a farming village with a name meaning dwelling place. Factories arrived in the 1800s, turning the community into a manufacturing town and reshaping its economy.

The Jacobskerk church has stood at the center of town life for centuries. The former synagogue now serves as a museum, telling the story of the Jewish community that once lived here.

The town is well connected by train to nearby larger cities. Visitors can easily move around and explore both the main town center and the surrounding countryside.

A textile factory became the main employer and shaped the town's identity for generations. This industrial legacy is still visible in the old factory buildings that define the local landscape.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Winterswijk

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Shares border with: Vreden

Phone: +31543543543

Email: gemeente@winterswijk.nl

Website: https://winterswijk.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.96667,6.71667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06