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Schinnen

Sjènne
Village and former municipality
Church in Sweikhuizen
Church in Sweikhuizen
Flag of Schinnen
Flag
Coat of arms of Schinnen
Coat of arms
Schinnen is located in Netherlands
Schinnen
Schinnen
Location in Netherlands
Schinnen is located in Limburg, Netherlands
Schinnen
Schinnen
Location in Limburg, Netherlands
Country Netherlands
Province Limburg
Municipality Beekdaelen
Merged 2019
Area
 • Total 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 1,545
 • Density 654.7/km2 (1,696/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
6365
Area code 046

Schinnen is a village in the Limburg province of the Netherlands. It used to be a separate municipality. In 2019, Schinnen joined with two other places, Nuth and Onderbanken. Together, they formed a new municipality called Beekdaelen.

Schinnen was once home to a US Army base. This base supported American personnel working at a nearby military headquarters. Schinnen is also famous for the Alfa Brewery. This brewery is special because it uses water from an officially certified underground spring. It is the only one in the Netherlands to do so!

Exploring Schinnen and Its Neighbors

Schinnen is part of a larger area with several other villages. These villages were once part of the Schinnen municipality. They each have their own unique charm and history.

  • Amstenrade
  • Doenrade
  • Oirsbeek
  • Puth
  • Schinnen
  • Sweikhuizen

Famous People from Schinnen

Many interesting people have come from Schinnen. They have made a name for themselves in different fields. Here are a few notable individuals:

  • Hans Erkens (born 1952), a footballer who played for AFC Ajax.
  • Frans Körver (born 1937), another talented footballer.
  • Henk van der Linden (1925–2021), a well-known film director.
  • G. M. Nijssen (born 1938), a computer scientist.
  • Henri Ritzen (1892–1976), a painter.
  • Theo Rutten (1899–1980), a politician who also served as a minister.
  • Julie Zwarthoed (born 1994), an ice hockey player.

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