Lochem

Lochem is a municipality in eastern Gelderland that spreads across several distinct towns and villages woven together into one administrative area. The region includes settlements like Almen, Barchem, Eefde, and Gorssel, each maintaining its own character while forming part of the larger whole.

The town received city rights in 1233 from Count Otto II and later grew into a regional trading hub. This early charter shaped how the settlement developed and its role in the surrounding region for centuries to come.

The St. Gudula Church, dating from the 11th century, contains a preserved 1834 organ and stands as a central religious monument in the municipality.

The municipality is served by a railway station on the Zutphen-Glanerbeek line with regular train service. Local roads and bus connections make it easy to move between the different towns and explore the area.

The Huis Verwolde estate, an 18th-century castle on the grounds, is home to an exceptionally thick tree. Specialists regard it as among the thickest trees in the country.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Lochem

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Shares border with: Zutphen, Berkelland, Voorst, Deventer

Phone: +31573289222

Email: info@lochem.nl

Website: https://lochem.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.15000,6.41670

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:19