Krimpenerwaard, Municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
Krimpenerwaard is a municipality in South Holland positioned between two major rivers and shaped by waterways and polders. The area comprises eleven settlements including Schoonhoven, Bergambacht, and Stolwijk spread across this low-lying landscape.
The territory first appeared in records during the 10th century as a name for riverland between dikes. In 2015, five older administrative areas merged to form the current municipality.
The region carries traces of farming and water-based traditions through its villages and local markets. Visitors notice how the waterways and surrounding countryside shape daily life and the character of each settlement here.
The area is best explored by car or bicycle since settlements are spread across open land. Local roads connect the villages well, and the flat terrain makes cycling a natural way to get around.
The name Krimpenerwaard combines two old words: Krimp referring to a river bend and Waard meaning land between dikes. The term appears in records from 944, showing how the place has long been defined by water and water management.
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