Nijkerk

Nijkerk is a municipality in the Gelderland region of central Netherlands, situated in flat terrain. The municipal area comprises several settlements that form together a regional administrative center.

The settlement gained importance after receiving city rights in 1413, an event connected to the construction of a new church. This development followed the destruction of an earlier chapel by fire in 1221.

The Sint-Catharinakerk shapes the local landscape with its layers of reconstructions and renovations across centuries. Visitors can observe how different periods left their mark on the building's appearance and structure.

The municipality can be reached through a railway station and good connections to motorways A1 and A28, making regional travel easier. Flat terrain and interconnected settlements allow straightforward navigation when exploring the area.

The region maintains historical connections to Schenectady in New York State, tracing back to Dutch colonial settlements in North America. This transatlantic link preserves a rare memory of the era of Dutch overseas expansion.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Nijkerk

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Putten, Barneveld

Email: gemeente@nijkerk.eu

Website: https://nijkerk.eu

GPS coordinates: 52.21670,5.48330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25