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Bunnik

Reformed Church in Bunnik

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in Utrecht

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

37.57 km² (14.51 sq mi)

• Land

36.95 km² (14.27 sq mi)

• Water

0.62 km² (0.24 sq mi)

Elevation

3 m (10 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

14,591

• Density

395/km² (1,020/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Bunniker(s)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

3980–3985

Area code

030

Bunnik (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbʏnɪk]) is a charming village and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. Its history goes back almost 2000 years!

Long ago, the Romans built a fort called Fectio (now Vechten) here. This fort had a harbour on the Rhine river, which was the edge of the mighty Roman Empire. The fort grew into a busy trading spot. It kept going even after the Romans left in the 4th century. Later, the area was settled by the Frisians and the Franks. In the 8th and 9th centuries, the villages of Bunninchem (Bunnik), Lodichem (Odijk), and Wercundia (Werkhoven) started to grow.

Today, Bunnik is known for its beautiful nature, with lots of forests and farmlands. It's also home to the oldest Youth Hostel in the Netherlands. A big European construction company, Royal BAM Group, has its main office in Bunnik.

What is Bunnik Like?
- How Bunnik Looks on a Map
Getting Around Bunnik
Famous People from Bunnik
Images for kids
See also

What is Bunnik Like?

The municipality of Bunnik includes a few different places. These are the main parts that make up the area:

Bunnik (the village itself)
Odijk
Werkhoven

How Bunnik Looks on a Map

Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Bunnik, June 2015.

This map shows you the different parts of the Bunnik municipality. It helps you see where everything is located.

Getting Around Bunnik

You can easily travel to and from Bunnik by train.

Bunnik railway station

Famous People from Bunnik

Many interesting people have connections to Bunnik or the villages nearby.

Birgit Schuurman, 2016

Jacob Pieter van Braam (1737–1803): He was a Dutch admiral. He was born in Werkhoven.
Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest (1739–1801): A Dutch-American merchant who worked in China. He was also born in Werkhoven.
John Oostrom (born 1930): The first person born in the Netherlands to become a Canadian parliamentarian. He was born in Werkhoven.
Coby van Baalen (born 1957): An equestrian (horse rider) who won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She was born in Werkhoven.
Katja Schuurman (born 1975): A Dutch actress, singer, and TV personality. She was born in Bunnik.
Birgit Schuurman (born 1977): A Dutch singer and actress. She grew up in Bunnik.
Jaap Stockmann (born 1984): A retired Dutch field hockey goalkeeper. He played for the Dutch national team. He was born in Bunnik.