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Winsum

Town and former municipality

Monumental house in Ezinge

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in Groningen

Country

Netherlands

Province

Groningen

Municipality

Het Hogeland

Area

• Total

27.82 km² (10.74 sq mi)

Elevation

1 m (3 ft)

Population

(2021)

• Total

7,405

• Density

266.18/km² (689.39/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

9951

Area code

0595

Dutch Topographic map of Winsum, July 2013

Winsum is a town in the northeastern Netherlands. It used to be its own municipality. On January 1, 2019, Winsum joined with other towns like Bedum and Eemsmond. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Het Hogeland.

The town of Winsum was officially started in 1057. It was formed by combining three older villages: Obergum (in the North), Winsum (in the middle), and Bellingeweer (in the South). Most of the town's 8,000 people travel to the nearby city of Groningen for work or school.

Winsum has many interesting old buildings. You can find two traditional Dutch windmills there. There are also two historic churches and two canals. One of the Netherlands' oldest taverns is also in Winsum. The two windmills are named "De Ster" (The Star) and "De Vriendschap" (The Friendship). They were built in 1851 and 1801. The building where "De Gouden Karper" (The Golden Carp) tavern is located has been a tavern since the 1500s. It might be the oldest one in the Netherlands!

Winsum's Sister City
Sports in Winsum
- Cycling Events
Famous People from Winsum
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Winsum's Sister City

Winsum has a special connection with another town far away. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship. It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.

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Sports in Winsum

Cycling Events

Winsum is a great place for cycling! It has hosted big bike races several times.

In 2012, Winsum was the start and finish line for part of the 2012 Energiewacht Tour. This is a famous cycling race. Because it was so successful, Winsum also hosted the Dutch National Time Trial Championships in 2013. Both men and women competed in these races.

Famous People from Winsum

Many notable people have come from Winsum. Here are a few:

Rodolphus Agricola (around 1443–1485): He was a very smart person who lived a long time ago. He studied many things, including music and languages. He even helped build a church organ!
Wigbolt, Baron Ripperda (around 1535–1573): He was a city leader in Haarlem. He defended the city during a big war called the Eighty Years' War.
Hermanus Numan (1744–1820): He was a talented artist. He painted, drew, and made prints. He also wrote about art.
Gezina van der Molen (1892-1978): She was a legal expert and a brave fighter during Second World War. She helped people resist the occupation.
Marcel Pannekoek (born 1986): He is a Dutch football player.
Ranomi Kromowidjojo (born 1990): She is a Dutch swimmer and an amazing Olympic champion! She won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Alieke Tuin (born 2001): She is also a Dutch football player.