Christelijk College Nassau-Veluwe

Christelijk College Nassau-Veluwe is a secondary school in Harderwijk housed in a distinctive building from the early 1900s that displays classical Dutch educational architecture. The structure contains numerous classrooms, administrative areas, and shared spaces designed to accommodate a large student body pursuing various academic tracks.

Founded in 1918 and opening in 1919, the school emerged during an era of growing demand for secondary education in the Netherlands. The building gained protection as a national monument because of its architectural significance as a record of how schools were designed during this formative period.

The name reflects its Christian roots and denominational origins from the early 1900s, visible in how the building was designed to support its educational mission. The spaces inside reveal how the school's founding values shaped its physical layout and daily routines.

The building is accessible to visitors and is best explored during school breaks or outside regular class times when the hallways are less busy. The architecture can be fully appreciated from the exterior, and specific interior spaces may be viewed by prior arrangement with the school administration.

A memorial plaque on the main staircase honors those connected to the school who died during World War II, marking an often-overlooked part of the building's past. This quiet reminder reflects how the institution was touched by the broader events of that turbulent era.

Location: Harderwijk

Address: Stationslaan 26

GPS coordinates: 52.33944,5.62139

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00