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Rozendaal
Municipality
Rozendaal Castle
Rozendaal Castle
Flag of Rozendaal
Flag
 Coat of arms of Rozendaal
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Rozendaal in a municipal map of Gelderland
Location in Gelderland
Country Netherlands
Province Gelderland
Government
 • Body Municipal council
Area
 • Total 27.92 km2 (10.78 sq mi)
 • Land 27.90 km2 (10.77 sq mi)
 • Water 0.02 km2 (0.008 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (May 2014)
 • Total 1,494
 • Density 54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
6891
Area code 026

Rozendaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈroːzə(n)ˌdaːl]) is a small town and a special area (called a municipality) in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It's located in the province of Gelderland. This charming town is right next to the cities of Arnhem and Velp.

Rozendaal is famous for its beautiful Rozendaal Castle (Kasteel Rosendael). The castle grounds also have fun water fountain tricks called bedriegertjes. These fountains surprise visitors with unexpected splashes! Rozendaal is known for being one of the least crowded municipalities in the mainland Netherlands. It is also one of the wealthiest areas in the country.

Exploring Rozendaal's Villages

The municipality of Rozendaal includes a few smaller places. These are like little villages or hamlets that make up the area.

Main Population Centers

  • Imbosch
  • Rozendaal (the main town)
  • Terlet

Rozendaal's Landscape

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Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Rozendaal, June 2015

The area around Rozendaal has a lovely natural landscape. You can see forests and open fields. The map above shows the different parts of the municipality. It helps you understand the layout of the land.

Famous People from Rozendaal

Even small towns can be home to important people. Rozendaal has a connection to a well-known historical figure.

Petrus Augustus de Génestet

  • Petrus Augustus de Génestet (1829 – 1861 in Rozendaal) was a Dutch poet and a religious scholar. He lived in Rozendaal for some time. His writings are still studied today.

Gallery

  • Lovely lighting at the marvellous old (almost 700 years) tower of castle Rozendaal - panoramio

    Tower of castle Rozendaal

  • The Salvation Army Hospice Rozenheuvel at Rozendaal. Formerly this estate was used as a winterhome for the inhabitants of the Rozendaal castle, because it was almost impossible to keep the castle in winter comfortly war - panoramio

    The Salvation Army Hospice Rozenheuvel at Rozendaal

  • Theehuis, Rozendaal Park - panoramio

    Theehuis, Rozendaal Park

  • Kasteel Rosendael, Zicht op het kasteel van aan de vijver

    Kasteel Rosendael seen from one of the ponds

  • Rozendaals Veld, zicht op het veld bij de Brandtoren IMG 4738 2020-04-16 18.44

    Rozendaals Veld near the Brandtoren

  • WLM - Minke Wagenaar - Landgoed Rosendael 025

    The bedriegertjes in the Rozendaal Castle parks

  • Kasteel Rosendael 032

    The schelpengalerij (shell gallery) in the Rozendaal Castle parks

  • Kasteel Rosendael - Kerklaan 1

    The town hall of the Rozendaal Municipality

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Rozendaal para niños

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