Ermelo

Ermelo extends across the central Netherlands near Veluwe Lake, containing multiple villages and surrounded by forests at 13 meters above sea level.

Archaeological discoveries near Ermelo reveal two Roman marching camps that could accommodate between 4,000 to 6,000 legionaries along ancient Lake Flevo routes.

The name originates from Germanic words 'lo' meaning woods and 'irmin' referring to divine elements, reflecting the deep connection to forest lands.

The municipality maintains strong transport connections through its railway station offering direct services to Zwolle, Amersfoort, and Utrecht, plus access to highway A28.

The National Equestrian Center of the Dutch National Equestrian Federation conducts major championships and events within the municipality grounds.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Ermelo

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Shares border with: Harderwijk, Nunspeet, Apeldoorn, Putten, Barneveld, Zeewolde

Phone: +31341567321

Email: gemeente@ermelo.nl

Website: https://ermelo.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.30000,5.63306

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:55