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Nunspeet

Skyline of Nunspeet

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in Gelderland

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

129.53 km² (50.01 sq mi)

• Land

128.79 km² (49.73 sq mi)

• Water

0.74 km² (0.29 sq mi)

Elevation

8 m (26 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

26,704

• Density

207/km² (540/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Nunspeter

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

8070–8077

Area code

0341, 0577

Dutch Topographic map of Nunspeet, June 2015

Nunspeet is a town and a municipality in the central part of the Netherlands. A municipality is like a local government area. Nunspeet has been a farming area for a very long time, even since prehistoric times!

The municipality of Nunspeet includes the main town of Nunspeet and several smaller villages. These villages are Hulshorst, Elspeet, and Vierhouten. Nunspeet has a rich history. Its original name was Nuwenspete. In 1972, Nunspeet became its own separate municipality. Before that, it was part of another area called Ermelo.

Fun Things to Do in Nunspeet
- Water Activities and Lakes
- Local Events and Markets
Villages in Nunspeet
Getting Around Nunspeet
Famous People from Nunspeet
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Fun Things to Do in Nunspeet

Nunspeet is a popular place for tourists to visit. This is because it is surrounded by beautiful woods and many holiday resorts. It is also near what used to be a sea. The main part of Nunspeet town is built around a central market square.

Water Activities and Lakes

Nunspeet is located right on the shore of the Veluwemeer. This is a large lake, and it is a great spot for water sports and other fun water activities. There is also a smaller lake nearby called "de Zandenplas." This lake is in a sandy, wooded area and is a popular place for people to relax and play.

Local Events and Markets

Nunspeet hosts several exciting events throughout the year. One popular event is the weekly market, where you can find all sorts of local goods. There is also a town festival called De nacht van Nunspeet, which means "Nunspeet Night." Another well-known event is the Eibertjesmarkt. For sports fans, there is an annual sporting event called "de Keiler."

Villages in Nunspeet

The municipality of Nunspeet includes these villages:

Elspeet
Hulshorst
Nunspeet (the main town)
Vierhouten

Getting Around Nunspeet

You can travel to and from Nunspeet by train.

Nunspeet railway station

Famous People from Nunspeet

Many interesting people have come from Nunspeet and its villages:

Henry Van Asselt (1817–1902) was born in Elspeet. He moved to the United States and helped settle the area that is now Seattle, Washington.
Tijs Tinbergen (born 1947) is a Dutch filmmaker from Hulshorst.
Frank Berghuis (born 1967) is a former Dutch football player from Nunspeet.
Leon Bolier (born 1980) is a DJ and music producer from Nunspeet. He is known for his trance music.