Zevenaar

Zevenaar is a municipality along the German-Dutch border in Gelderland. The area comprises several towns and villages spread across a rural landscape shaped by river systems and farmland.

The region was organized as a strategic area in the 11th century following imperial grants that established fortified settlements. Over centuries, the territory changed hands several times, shaping its current administrative boundaries.

The municipality maintains multiple districts and 44 neighborhoods, each contributing to local traditions through regular community gatherings and celebrations.

The area is easily accessible by car and lies close to the German border crossing points. Visitors will find quiet countryside with river paths and village roads suitable for exploring.

A territorial reorganization in 2018 merged Zevenaar with the neighboring Rijnwaarden municipality, creating a larger unified administrative unit. This combination reshaped the border region and strengthened the municipality's role as a central hub in the frontier zone.

Location: Gelderland

Capital city: Zevenaar

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Shares border with: Rheden, Doetinchem, Doesburg, Montferland, Duiven, Westervoort, Rijnwaarden, Bronckhorst, Emmerich am Rhein

Phone: +31316595111

Email: gemeente@zevenaar.nl

Website: https://zevenaar.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.91667,6.08333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32