Achterhoek facts for kids
The Achterhoek is a special region in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Its name means "back-corner" in English. It is located in the province of Gelderland.
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Discovering Achterhoek's Past
The area we now call Achterhoek was once part of the County of Zutphen. This was a very old region ruled by a count.
How Achterhoek Grew
A part of this county, the "back-corner," used to belong to Münster in Germany. This was the old County of Lohn. It included towns like Winterswijk, Aalten, Borculo, Bredevoort, Eibergen, Geesteren, Groenlo, Hengelo, Lichtenvoorde, Neede, Silvolde, Varsseveld, Vragender, and Zelhem.
Around the year 1326, these areas were taken over. They were then added to the "Graafschap" (which means County) of Zutphen. This is how the area we know today as Achterhoek was formed.
Major Towns in Achterhoek
Today, some of the biggest towns in the Achterhoek are Doetinchem, Winterswijk, and Zutphen. These towns are important centers for people living in the region.
Liemers: A Nearby Region
In the southwest of the Achterhoek, there is a smaller area called "Liemers." Many people sometimes think Liemers is part of the Achterhoek. However, Liemers is actually its own separate region.
Images for kids
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Doesburg, a historic town in the Achterhoek
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The Walburgiskerk church in Zutphen
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The town hall in Winterswijk
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See also
In Spanish: Achterhoek para niños
