Uithuizen, Historic village in northern Groningen, Netherlands.
Uithuizen is a village in northern Groningen near the North Sea coast, defined by agricultural land and the historic Menkemaborg country house with its gardens. The estate combines the traditional manor with expansive grounds that reflect the rural character of the region.
The settlement formed around 1000 CE as Uthuson, a name meaning extreme houses, founded by people who moved from the nearby village of Oldorp. This early origin in this flat, water-filled region shaped the settlement's structure.
The Menkemaborg estate displays richly decorated rooms with carved baroque details and paintings showing how wealthy landowners lived in the 18th century. Walking through the interiors reveals the tastes and daily habits of the rural gentry from that era.
The railway station offers train connections to major destinations with regular service throughout the day, making day trips easy. Visiting the Menkemaborg estate can be easily combined with train travel.
A gas processing plant here handles North Sea natural gas and contributes to Europe's energy supply. This facility shows how traditional farming villages today coexist with modern industry.
Location: Het Hogeland
Website: http://uithuizen.net
GPS coordinates: 53.40670,6.67220
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47
Menkemaborg
798 m
Mariakerk, Uithuizermeeden
2.5 km
Rensumaborg
2.9 km
Sint-Jacobus de Meerdere, Uithuizen
373 m
Mennonietenkerkstraat 13, Uithuizen
271 m
Jacobikerk, Uithuizen
103 m
Organ in the Jacobikerk at Uithuizen
123 m
Oldorp
1.4 km
Paapstil
3.6 km
Barmerweg 1, Doodstil
1.7 km
Nicolaaskerk Oldenzijl
3.1 km
Gemeentehuis van Uithuizermeeden
3.7 km
Doopsgezinde Kerk
268 m
Maarlandhoeve
920 m
Langenhuis
2.1 km
De Liefde
286 m
Monument à Arp Schnitger
709 m
Oorlogsmonument Uithuizen
87 m
Zionskerk (Uithuizen)
204 m
Rouwkapel, Uithuizen
355 m
Zandeweersterbalkje
2 km
Reebokje of 'Antiloop'
254 m
Barmerweg 12, Zandeweer
1.6 km
Villaboerderij met voorhuis in eclectische stijl, schuur, bijschuur en stookhok
3 km
Menkemaborg, toegangsbrug
774 m
Rensumaborg, park
3.1 km
Dwarsweg 34, Uithuizermeeden
6 km
Streeksterweg 103, Wadwerd
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