Berkelland

( Listen? / I ) Berkel country is a municipality in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands, which was formed on 1 January 2005 by combining the municipalities Borculo, Eibergen, Neede and Ruurlo. It has 44,780 inhabitants ( 1 January 2013) over an area of ​​284.71 km ².

Places

The municipality consists of the town of Borculo, where the administrative center and the villages:

  • Ruurlo
  • Neede
  • Eibergen
  • Geesteren
  • Gelselaar
  • Haarlo
  • Rekken
  • Beltrum
  • Rietmolen

Location and economic

Berkel country located in Achterhoek the east of the province of Gelderland. It borders among others to Vreden (Nordrhein- Westfalen) in Germany, and to the communities Haaksbergen and Lochem.

The now navigable only for canoes and other small boats Berkel river flows through the center of Borculo. A trunk road, which after 2008 to Doetinchem highway - to be expanded Enschede, currently in Eibergen caused many traffic delays. Ruurlo has a breakpoint at the local railway Zutphen - Winterswijk. The other places are reachable from Enschede, Deventer, Zutphen Winterswijk or by bus.

The population is largely dependent on tourism, agriculture and industry. There is something in Borculo meat industry and some small businesses. In Rekken, on the German border east of Eibergen, there is the " Rekkense Inrichtingen ", a group of institutions of the Ministry of Justice for juvenile or psychiatrically ill offenders. The villages are inhabited lately, increasingly, commuters who work in more distant cities.

In Eibergen also the German - Dutch Fernmeldebataillon is ( Communications and Information Systems (CIS ) Battalion 1 (GE / NL) Corps ) of I. GE / NL Corps stationed. For this reason, living in the vicinity of Eibergen many German soldiers' families.

History

The story of Borculo dates back to the 12th century, when the Lords of Borculo had the area under its rule. In 1375 Borculo was awarded city rights. The Bishop of Münster, Christoph Bernhard von Galen, conquered the city and rule Borculo 1665 and 1672. In 1777 Prince William V purchased the domain Borculo. Since then, the reigning prince of the House of Orange, "Lord to Borculo " is. The castle of the lords of Borculo was completely demolished in 1760 and replaced by a small castle that has existed only 110 years. In 1925 a cyclone caused severe devastation in the city. A museum recalls this episode of the city's history.

Eibergen was first mentioned in 1188 urkündlich. It was until 1795 a small town, with its own guild, but without a city court. Worth seeing is the well-preserved medieval Reformed Church in the town center and the water mill in the peasantry Mallem. For interesting geological history and local history, there is the Museum De Scheper.

In Neede prehistoric settlement traces of the Funnel Beaker culture were excavated. How Eibergen and Geesteren was first mentioned in 1188 Neede. The court in Neede was an important courtyard of the Munsterites pin above water. From the medieval church of St. Cecilia (ref today. ) Restiert only the tower. Near the village you will find the beautifully restored noble house Kamp.

Attractions

Area attractions include the nature and the landscape, which attract many nature lovers. Scattered on the town there are many small natural areas, especially small forests. Just about the German border is the Zwillbrocker Venn, where even live flamingos. The castle Ruurlo and noble home house De Kamp in Neede, with its parks, are worth seeing. Especially Eibergen Geesteren and Ruurlo have several old village churches. The old water mills, among others Mallem at Eibergen, and Borculo, are suitable for a visit.

The (not yet merged ) tourist offices of the places Eibergen, Neede, Ruurlo and Borculo, give out information sheets to cycling and hiking. The Museum of Borculo not only reminiscent of the storm disaster in 1925, but also has a very remarkable collection of old fire engines and utensils.

Pictures

Lochuizen, mill: de Olde Molle

Neede, Church

Beltrum, church Onze Lieve Vrouw ten Hemelopneming

Borculo, church in the street

Ruurlo, Church

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Arne Hassink ( born 1984 in Neede ), Dutch cyclist
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