Westervoort

Westervoort is a small municipality situated where the Rhine and IJssel rivers meet in the eastern part of the Netherlands. The area is flat and defined by its position between these two waterways and their surrounding banks.

The municipality gained its official status in 1812 following administrative changes in the region during that era. Modern restructuring of its administrative framework later adjusted how the area relates to surrounding towns and regions.

The town sits where two major rivers meet, and this location shapes how residents and visitors experience the place. The riverbanks host popular spots where people walk, sit, and watch the water flow past.

A railway station connects this town to larger cities across the Netherlands, while bus services and the A12 motorway offer additional ways to travel. The closeness to Arnhem makes it easy to visit other places in the region.

A small ferry service crosses the Rhine here, connecting this area to the town of Huissen on the opposite bank. This simple water crossing has long been part of daily life for people traveling between both sides.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Westervoort

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Shares border with: Rheden, Zevenaar, Lingewaard, Duiven, Arnhem

Phone: +31263179911

Email: gemeente@westervoort.nl

Website: https://westervoort.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.96667,5.96667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24