Hardenberg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hardenberg Haddenbarreg  (Dutch Low Saxon)
City and municipality
Former headquarters of the Dedemsvaartsche Stoomtramweg-Maatschappij in Dedemsvaart
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Overijssel
Country	Netherlands
Province	Overijssel
Government
• Body	Municipal council
Area
• Total	317.14 km2 (122.45 sq mi)
• Land	312.47 km2 (120.65 sq mi)
• Water	4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi)
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Population  (May 2014)
• Total	59,689
• Density	191/km2 (490/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Hardenberger
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	7690–7704, 7707, 7770–7799
Area code	0523

Hardenberg is a city and municipality in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Overijssel, close to the German border. About 60,000 people live in the whole municipality. Around 19,000 people live in the city of Hardenberg itself.

Hardenberg received its city rights in 1362. These rights were given by Jan van Arkel, who was the Bishop of Utrecht at that time. A famous long-distance walking path called the Pieterpad goes through Hardenberg. Many people in this area speak a local language called Dutch Low Saxon.

Getting Around Hardenberg

Cycling in Hardenberg

Map of Hardenberg (city), June 2014

Hardenberg is a great place for cycling. Each August, a big bicycle race called the Great Hardenburg Bicycle Race takes place here. The top three winners are called the "Wheeler-Kings" of the town. They also get special passes to the local museum for life!

Roads in Hardenberg

The main road that runs through Hardenberg is the N34. This road helps people travel to and from the city easily.

Train Stations in Hardenberg

You can also travel by train in Hardenberg. The municipality has a few railway stations:

• Gramsbergen station
• Hardenberg station
• Mariënberg station

Fun Things to Do in Hardenberg

Hardenberg offers several places for sports and fun activities.

• De Boshoek is a large sport park. It is located just outside Hardenberg, near the N34 road and close to the town of Ommen.
• HHC Hardenberg is the local football club. If you like soccer, this is the team to cheer for!
• De slag is the indoor swimming pool in Hardenberg. It's a great place to go for a swim, no matter the weather.

Towns and Villages in Hardenberg

The municipality of Hardenberg includes the main city and many smaller towns and villages.

Within the City of Hardenberg

• Baalder
• Baalderveld
• Centrum
• Hazenbos
• Heemse
• Heemserbos
• Heemsermars
• Marslanden
• Norden

Other Villages in the Municipality

Famous People from Hardenberg

Many talented people have come from Hardenberg and its surrounding villages. Here are a few:

Sports Stars

Kyra Lamberink, 2016

• Erik Hartsuiker (1940–2019) was a rower who won a bronze medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
• Helen Tanger (born 1978) is also a rower. She won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
• Arne Slot (born 1978) is a former professional football player. He played in over 450 games!
• Kyra Lamberink (born 1996) is a Dutch track cyclist. She is very fast on the bike!
• Niek Kimmann (born 1996) is a BMX racing cyclist. He won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
• Kas Haverkort (born 2003) is a Dutch racing driver. He was the champion of the Spanish F4 race series.

Other Notable People

Albert Hardenberg

• Albert Hardenberg (around 1510–1574) was an important religious thinker and reformer.
• Mien Ruys (1904–1999) was a famous Dutch landscape and garden architect. She designed many beautiful gardens.
• Roos-Anne (Sanne) Hans (born 1984) is a well-known Dutch singer-songwriter. She is the lead singer of the band Miss Montreal.

Image gallery

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  Hardenberg Town Hall

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  Hardenberg Station

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  A windmill in Hardenberg

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  Lock: Sluis De Haandrik

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  Bergentheim, drawingbridge: the Wiekebrugge

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  Klepperman

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  A lake by the Vecht