Hardenberg

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Hardenberg
—  Municipality  —

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Country Netherlands
Province Overijssel
Area(2006)
 • Total 317.24 km2 (122.5 sq mi)
 • Land 312.87 km2 (120.8 sq mi)
 • Water 4.37 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
 • Total 58,071
 • Density 186/km2 (481.7/sq mi)
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Hardenberg (About this sound pronouncing audio ) is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel. The city of Hardenberg has a population of about 17,200. It received city rights in 1362 from Jan van Arkel, Bishop of Utrecht. The famous Pieterpad also passes through Hardenberg.

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[edit] Transport

[edit] Cycling

There are many cycling routes throughout Hardenberg. The Great Hardenburg Bicycle Race takes place each August, with the top 3 victors being named the "Wheeler-Kings" of the town and given lifetime passes to the local museum.

[edit] Road

The N34 runs through Hardenberg, and is the major road.

[edit] Trains

Railway stations:

[edit] Leisure

Crazy Horse is the name of a major concert venue.

De Boshoek is a sport park off the N34 in the outskirts of Hardenberg, near Ommen.

HHC Hardenberg is the local football club of Hardenberg.

De Marsch is the indoor-swimming pool of Hardenberg located in the Centrum (Town Centre).

[edit] Towns and villages

[edit] In the city

[edit] In the municipality

[edit] Image gallery

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 52°35′N 6°37′E / 52.583°N 6.617°E / 52.583; 6.617

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