Urk, Former fishing island in Flevoland, Netherlands
The town of Urk sits at sea level along the coast of the IJsselmeer lake, surrounded by extensive dikes and reclaimed agricultural land.
Originally an island in the Zuiderzee until 1939, Urk underwent a significant transformation when land reclamation projects connected it to the mainland.
The residents of Urk maintain their distinct dialect of Dutch, which developed during centuries of isolation and continues as a living language.
The central fish auction market in Urk processes large quantities of fresh catches each week, making it a center for the Dutch fishing industry.
Local folklore states that Urk's inhabitants originated from a mysterious stone near the shore, a tale preserved in the story of Ommelebommelestien.
Location: Flevoland
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Shares border with: Noordoostpolder, Lelystad, Dronten, Enkhuizen
Phone: +31527689868
Email: gemeente@urk.nl
Website: https://urk.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.66528,5.60583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
Houtribdijk
13.4 km
Kerkje aan zee (Urk)
900 m
Urk Lighthouse
1 km
Vissersmonument
922 m
Jachin Boazkerk
401 m
Bethelkerk
830 m
Gemaal Vissering
897 m
Van der Lijn-reservaat
1.2 km
Raadhuis
786 m
Brugwachtershuisje Urkersluis
839 m
Wijk 4 99, Urk
818 m
Wijk 6 22, Urk
615 m
Wijk 5 29, Urk
712 m
Eben Haezerkerk
804 m
Wijk 4 68, Urk
833 m
Urkersluis
847 m
Wijk 5 125, Urk
571 m
Wijk 5 126, Urk
573 m
Wijk 2 51, Urk
618 m
Wijk 5 63, Urk
670 m
Wijk 4 20, Urk
778 m
Wijk 5 26, Urk
702 m
Wijk 5 11, Urk
784 m
Wijk 2 74, Urk
730 m
Wijk 2 4, Urk
766 m
Pand onder zadeldak
658 m
Pand met gepleisterde gevel en zadeldak
780 m
Pand met gepleisterde gevel en zadeldak
668 mReviews
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