Hof van Twente facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hof van Twente
Municipality
Farmhouse in Deldeneresch
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Overijssel
Country	Netherlands
Province	Overijssel
Established	1 January 2001
Seat	Goor
Government
• Body	Municipal council
Area
• Total	215.41 km2 (83.17 sq mi)
• Land	212.77 km2 (82.15 sq mi)
• Water	2.64 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (May 2014)
• Total	35,012
• Density	165/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	7470–7479, 7490–7499
Area code	0547, 074

Dutch Topographic map of Hof van Twente, June 2015

Hof van Twente is a municipality in the eastern Netherlands. It is located in the Twente region, in the province of Overijssel. The name "Hof van Twente" means "Garden of Twente". This municipality was created on January 1, 2001. It was formed by joining five smaller municipalities: Diepenheim, Goor, Markelo, Ambt Delden, and Stad Delden.

Towns and Villages

Hof van Twente is made up of several towns and villages. The larger towns are listed in bold letters.

History of Hof van Twente

Goor's Past

The town of Goor got its "city rights" in 1263. This meant it could govern itself more, like a city. However, it never grew into a very big or important city. In the Middle Ages, the "Drost" (a local ruler working for the bishop) lived in Goor.

Some castles were built around Goor. One important castle was built by the Heeckeren family in 1412. Goor also had a small port on the Regge river. In 1936, the Twente Canal opened, and a new industrial port was built there.

For many years, a factory in Goor used a material called asbestos. People used leftover asbestos to pave paths and roads. Later, it was discovered that small parts of asbestos could be harmful. So, in the 1990s, much of the soil in Goor had to be removed and cleaned or replaced.

Delden's Story

Delden received its city rights in 1333. Its center was round and surrounded by earthen walls. The town grew because of the Twickel castle, which is less than a mile north of Delden. This castle, which looks today mostly as it did in the 1600s, is still lived in by a noble family from Germany.

In 1886, people found salt deep underground near the castle. This led to salt mining, which is still happening in the nearby city of Hengelo.

Markelo's Ancient Finds

In Markelo, scientists have found and dug up prehistoric mounds called "tumuli". These mounds were used as graves a very long time ago.

What Hof van Twente Makes

Hof van Twente is located in the middle of the Overijssel province. It is southwest of Almelo and southeast of Rijssen-Holten.

The towns of Goor and Delden have some important industries. They produce things like cement, metal products, and plastics. Goor has a small port on the Twente Canal, which connects to other cities like Zutphen and Enschede. Permess International, a company in the area, makes special materials for the clothing industry.

The A35 motorway has an exit between Delden and Hengelo. This makes it easy to travel to and from these towns. Farming and tourism are also very important for the economy of Hof van Twente.

Railway Zutphen to Oldenzaal (line 73): Zutphen - Lochem - Goor (mun. Hof van Twente) - Delden (ditto) - Hengelo - Oldenzaal.

Fun Places to Visit

The church in Bentelo village

Hof van Twente is a great place to explore on foot or by bicycle. The municipality has many small forests, old water mills, and beautiful country houses. There are also small castles with lovely parks and winding lanes. Because of this, many tourists visit this countryside area. They can stay in small hotels, holiday resorts, camping sites, or even on farms.

• Twickel Castle: Near Delden, you can see Twickel castle from the outside. Most of its large parks and woods (60 square kilometers) are open for everyone to visit for free.
• Warmelo Castle: This castle near Diepenheim was built in 1315. It has been damaged and rebuilt many times. A princess named Armgard, who was the mother of Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld, lived there until 1971. The castle's famous gardens are open to the public every summer.
• Weldam Castle: Located between Markelo and Goor, Weldam Castle is home to a German noble family. Its beautiful gardens can be visited, and the castle's forest is also open to the public.
• Saint Blasius Church: In Delden, you can visit the Gothic Saint Blasius Church. It was built in the 15th century.
• Dutch Salt Museum: Delden also has the Dutch Salt Museum (Zoutmuseum). Here, you can learn all about salt, its history, how it's used, and how it's mined from the ground.

Famous People from Hof van Twente

William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland

Wijnand Duyvendak, 2009

Many interesting people have come from Hof van Twente:

Public Service

• Maria van Beckum (before 1510 in Markelo – 1544) was a noblewoman.
• William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland (1649 in Diepenheim – 1709) was a Dutch and English nobleman.
• Unico Wilhelm, Count van Wassenaer Obdam (1692 in Delden - 1766) was a Dutch nobleman, diplomat, and composer.
• Jean Pierre Moquette (1856 in Goor – 1927) was a bookkeeper and a dealer in stamps and coins.
• Henk van Dongen (1936 in Delden – 2011) was a thinker about how organizations work and a university professor.
• Simon C. Dik (1940 in Delden – 1995) was a linguist who created a theory about grammar.
• Henk Kamp (born 1952 in Hengelo) is a retired Dutch politician.
• Annie Schreijer-Pierik (born 1953 in Diepenheim) is a Dutch politician and a member of the European Parliament.
• Wijnand Duyvendak (born 1957 in Markelo) is a former Dutch politician.

The Arts

• Rutger Kopland (1934 in Goor – 2012) was a Dutch poet.
• Hannie Rouweler (born 1951 in Goor) is a Dutch poet.
• Tommy Wieringa (born 1967 in Goor) is a Dutch writer.
• Lodewijk Fluttert (born 1991 in Markelo), known as Bakermat, is a Dutch DJ and music producer.

Sport

• Erik Cent (born 1962 in Goor) is a track cyclist who competed in the Olympics.
• Moniek Kleinsman (born 1982 in Bentelo) is a Dutch speed skater who competed in the Winter Olympics.
• Hinkelien Schreuder (born 1984 in Goor) is a swimmer who won gold and bronze medals at the Olympics.
• Ellen Jansen (born 1992 in Markelo) is a Dutch international football player.

Gallery

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  Nijenhuis koetshuis

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  Huize Warmelo

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  Oelerbeek near the bridges of Twickel

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  Goor square near the town hall

See also

In Spanish: Hof van Twente para niños