Oldebroek

Oldebroek is a municipality in Gelderland that spreads across an open landscape with farmland, waterways, and residential villages. The terrain is flat and characterized by agricultural use and scattered settlements connected by rural roads and water channels.

The municipality was established in 1812 and developed from an area previously dominated by wetlands and peat extraction. This earlier landscape use shaped the region and eventually led to settlement and the agricultural development visible today.

The municipality comprises several distinct villages such as Bovenveen, Hattemerbroek, and Wezep, each with their own local celebrations and community gatherings. These settlements have maintained their separate identities while contributing to the broader character of the region.

The area is easily accessible by car or bicycle with rural roads connecting the various villages. Visitors will find shops, cafes, and local services distributed throughout the different settlements rather than concentrated in one center.

The area has become known for hosting the Dutch Sidecarcross Grand Prix, where motorcycle riders with sidecars navigate tight turns on sandy tracks. This motorsports competition has earned the region recognition among fans of sidecar racing and dynamic riding displays.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Oldebroek

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Kampen, Hattem, Elburg, Heerde, Epe

Phone: +31525638200

Email: gemeente@oldebroek.nl

Website: https://oldebroek.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.46670,5.91670

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42