Loenen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loenen
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Former municipality
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Loenen aan de Vecht
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Utrecht | ||
| Municipality | Stichtse Vecht | ||
| Area
(2006)
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| • Total | 27.32 km2 (10.55 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 25.00 km2 (9.65 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 2.32 km2 (0.90 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2007)
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| • Total | 8,222 | ||
| • Density | 329/km2 (850/sq mi) | ||
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | www.loenen.nl | ||
Loenen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlunə(n)]) was once a special area in the Netherlands. It was called a "municipality" and was located in the Utrecht province. This region is known as the Vechtstreek.
On January 1, 2011, Loenen joined with two other places, Breukelen and Maarssen. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Stichtse Vecht.
Exploring Loenen's Villages
The former municipality of Loenen was made up of several smaller towns and villages. Each of these places has its own unique charm.
- Loenen (aan de Vecht) (This was the main town)
- Loenersloot
- Mijnden
- Nieuwerhoek
- Nieuwersluis
- Nigtevecht
- Vreeland
Loenen's Ancient Golf History
Did you know that Loenen has a cool connection to the game of golf? It's true! Some of the very first mentions of a game similar to golf come from this area.
How "Colf" Was Played in 1297
In the year 1297, a game called "Colf" or "Kolf" was played near a castle in Loenen. This castle was named Kronenburg. Players used a stick to hit a ball. Their goal was to hit the castle door from the Court House in as few tries as possible. This shows how old the idea of hitting a ball with a stick towards a target really is!
