Heerenveen, Administrative municipality in Friesland, Netherlands
The municipality spans across 198 square kilometers of land and water, containing numerous districts and hamlets with a population exceeding 50,000 inhabitants.
Three noblemen established Heerenveen in 1551 as a strategic location for peat extraction, with the name literally translating to lords' peat in Dutch.
The Museum Belvédère and Museum Heerenveen preserve local heritage through exhibitions of modern art and regional historical artifacts from the Frisian province.
The central railway station connects travelers to major Dutch cities, while the local market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays with fresh produce and regional goods.
The Thialf speed skating arena, recognized as a premier competition venue, regularly hosts international championships and draws athletes from around the world.
Location: Friesland
Inception: 1551
Capital city: Heerenveen
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Shares border with: Weststellingwerf, Opsterland, De Fryske Marren, Leeuwarden, Smallingerland
Phone: +31513617617
Email: gemeente@heerenveen.nl
Website: https://heerenveen.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.96580,6.05030
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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