Alphen aan den Rijn

The city extends along the banks of the Old Rhine River, featuring numerous waterways and canals that intersect through residential and commercial districts.

The Roman castellum Albaniana, established around 40 AD, served as a military outpost with barracks, workshops, and public baths along the northern frontier.

Archaeological excavations between 1953 and 2002 revealed thousands of Roman artifacts, documenting the continuous settlement patterns from antiquity to modern times.

The central railway station connects directly to major Dutch cities, while an extensive network of cycle paths and waterways provides alternative transportation options.

The Archeon park presents full-scale reconstructions of historical buildings from different periods, allowing visitors to experience daily life from prehistoric to medieval times.

Location: South Holland

Capital city: Alphen aan den Rijn

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Part of: Groene Hart

Shares border with: Nieuwkoop, Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Kaag en Braassem, Zoetermeer, Leiderdorp, Waddinxveen, Zoeterwoude, Zuidplas

Phone: +310172

Email: gemeente@alphenaandenrijn.nl

Website: https://alphenaandenrijn.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.13333,4.65000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54