Zuidhorn, Regional town in Westerkwartier, Netherlands
Zuidhorn is a town in Westerkwartier that stretches along the sand ridge De Gast. The streets show many villas from the 19th and 20th centuries that give it the status of a protected village.
The town grew at a favorable location in medieval times, with its first church built in the 12th century. In modern times, it merged with neighboring communities in 1990 before being incorporated into Westerkwartier in 2019.
Two churches anchor the town center: a Dutch Reformed Church from the 12th century and Saint Joseph Church from 1844, both protected as national monuments. These buildings reflect the town's religious roots and shape how residents and visitors experience the main streets.
The town has two train stations with regular service to nearby larger cities. Several supermarkets, pharmacies, and medical facilities are spread throughout the area for daily needs.
The surrounding countryside contains artificial dwelling mounds called wierden that were submitted for UNESCO World Heritage status in 1995. These unusual hills tell the story of how people adapted their settlements to the landscape over many centuries.
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