Voorst Facts for Kids

For other uses, see Voorst (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids

Voorst

De Vecht

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in Gelderland

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

126.47 km² (48.83 sq mi)

• Land

123.07 km² (47.52 sq mi)

• Water

3.40 km² (1.31 sq mi)

Elevation

6 m (20 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

23,860

• Density

194/km² (500/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Voorstenaar

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

7382–7397, 7439

Area code

055, 0571

Voorst, camping-farm de Adelaar

Voorst is a special area in the eastern Netherlands. It's a municipality, which is like a local government area. It also has a town called Voorst.

Villages and Towns in Voorst
- Exploring the Villages
Famous People from Voorst
- Leaders and Thinkers
- Sports Stars
Images for kids
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Villages and Towns in Voorst

The municipality of Voorst is made up of several smaller villages and towns. Each one has its own unique features.

Exploring the Villages

Appen: This village is close to a lovely wood, perfect for walks.
Bussloo: Here you'll find a fun recreation center with a small lake and a beach.
De Kar: It's located near a big road junction (A1), connecting cities like Amsterdam and Berlin.
De Vecht
De Wijk
Gietelo: You can see the ruins of Nijenbeek castle here, right by the IJssel river.
Klarenbeek: This village is partly in the Apeldoorn area. It has a small train station.
Klein-Amsterdam
Nijbroek
Posterenk: Also close to the A1 road, this village has a beautiful old Dutch windmill.
Spekhoek
Steenenkamer: This area is actually a part of the city of Deventer.
Terwolde
Teuge: This village has an airfield where people learn to go parachuting.
Twello: This is the main village in the municipality. It has over 11,000 people living there. You'll find the town hall, many schools, a train station, and a shopping center here. It's located between Apeldoorn and Deventer.
Voorst: This is an old village along the road between Apeldoorn and Zutphen. It has a beautiful old church. A small train station opened nearby in 2006.
Wilp: This tiny village is on the IJssel river, across from Deventer. It has a very old church and a hospital. Wilp has been around since the year 768! Long ago, a saint named Lebuinus built a chapel there. The name Wilp might come from words meaning "well-water." Some people think ancient groups might have worshipped a holy well there.

Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Voorst, June 2015

Famous People from Voorst

Many interesting people have come from Voorst. They have made a difference in different fields like politics, music, and sports.

Leaders and Thinkers

W.A.A.J. Schimmelpenninck van der Oye

Ludolph Anne Jan Wilt Sloet van de Beele (1806 in Voorst – 1890): He was a very important leader. He served as the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1861 to 1866.
Johannes Gijsbertus Bastiaans (1812 in Wilp - 1875): He was a Dutch organ player, a person who writes music (composer), and a music expert.
Anthony Winkler Prins (1817 in Voorst – 1908): He was a Dutch writer. He is famous for writing the Winkler Prins encyclopedia, which is a huge set of books with lots of information.
Willem Anne Assueer Jacob Schimmelpenninck van der Oye (1834 in Voorst – 1889): He was a Dutch baron and a politician, meaning he was involved in government.
Jan Terlouw (born 1931 in Kamperveen): He was a Dutch politician, a scientist who studied physics, and an author.
Evert Jan Baerends (born 1945 in Voorst): He is a Dutch scientist who studies chemistry and works as a professor.

Sports Stars

Jan-Dirk Nijkamp (born 1964 in Voorst): He was a Dutch sprint canoer. He competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Jurgen Streppel (born 1969 in Voorst): He was a football player who played in 373 games for different clubs.
Robert Horstink (born 1981 in Twello): He is a volleyball player. He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.