Liemers

File:%27s-Heerenberg,_huize_Bergh_RM9268_foto2_2011-04-11_17.21 - Huis Bergh, 's-Heerenberg

The Liemers is a region in Gelderland and the Netherlands. The region is located between the Dutch-German border and the Rhine, IJssel and Oude IJssel rivers. The region consists of the municipalities of Duiven, Montferland (though not officially), Rijnwaarden, Westervoort and Zevenaar.

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The origin of the name of the Liemers region is debated upon, though it is commonly assumed that its name refers to the borders of the Roman Empire (Limes), which used to be the river Rhine, with the Romans living south of the river, and Germanic groups living north and east of the river.

The region itself consists of five municipalities; Duiven, Montferland, Rijnwaarden, Westervoort and Zevenaar. The first one and last two of which are also the names of the three largest cities found within the region. Aside from these cities, other locations include Lobith, 's-Heerenberg and Didam.

Duiven

Groessen,_de_Sint_Andreaskerk_RM14179_foto10_2012-07-22_17.38 - Saint Andreaschurch in Groessen

Duiven as a region has been part of Prussia and the Netherlands, going back and forth between the two during the first part of the nineteenth century. The municipality has been a part of the Netherlands since 1808, when it was gifted to the nation by Prussia. In December of 1813 it was split from Westervoort to create a new municipality that was gifted back to Prussia on the seventeenth of that same month. The Congress of Vienna returned the municipality to the Netherlands on the first of June 1816. Nowadays the city of Duiven isn't much of a tourist-y site with the city functioning more as a regional hub for household-related shopping, with stores such as Makro, IKEA, MediaMarkt and Intratuin.

Montferland

Town-IMG_3233 - 's-Heerenberg

Montferland is a forested and, compared to the rest of the Netherlands, rather hilly. It has been created on the first of January 2005 by merging the provinces of Bergh and Didam. Bergh, which is most likely named after its most prominent castle, used to be the land of the counts of Bergh. Historically it has been influenced largely by the nearby city of Doetinchem, whereas Didam chose to look up to Arnhem and the rest of the Liemers. Bergh is popular amongst off-road cyclists, hikers and horseback riders for its slanted and forested terrain.

Didam, though it may seem unlikely, is far older than 's-Heerenberg (i.e. Bergh). Where the city now lies has once, in roman times, been a Germanic settlement. Near the city several loose roman coins have been found, as well as a fourth century coin treasure. Until early 1606 the municipality was overseen from the Didam Castle (commonly called Berghvrede or Meurse Toren) which would have been built around 1100. Most of the castle would have been gone by 1503 after a fire broke out in the castle. Its tower remained standing until 1606. The moat belonging to the now former castle was filled at the end of the nineteenth century. The castle was found back in 2012, though large portions of the terrain are believed to have been damaged by the construction of a 1944 anti-tank trench by the Nazi Germans. The construction of the southern ring road of Didam destroyed much of the archaeological digs that uncovered Prehistoric Europe|Iron age, Roman and Dark Ages|Medieval remains. Most of the historical city that was Didam has been destroyed on the 10th of August, 1925, when a cyclone, known as the Stormramp van Borculo destroyed a large amount of the city.

VVV Montferland - Emmerikseweg 17, NL-7041 AV 's-Heerenberg 51.87077, 6.24824 ☎ +31 316 291 404

Rijnwaarden

Lobith_-_Tolkamer_-_20535862_-_RCE - Rhine at Tolkamer Grondstein,_Altrhein - Small lake near the Gelderse Poort and the entry point of the Dutch Rhine. Rijnwaarden has many of these lakes dotted around the map.

Rijnwaarden, named after the river Rhine (Dutch: Rijn) which enters the Netherlands in this municipality. Rijnwaarden has been created in 1985 by merging former municipalities of Herwen en Aerdt and Pannerden. The municipality has close ties to Zevenaar, Duiven and Westervoort. The municipality is due to be merged again with Zevenaar on the first of January 2023, as the municipality considers itself "too small to cooperate, so therefore it sees no other choice than to merge". The municipality is occasionally casually referred to as Het Gelders Eiland (roughly: The Guelders' Island), as it is on all sides surrounded by rivers, including the Rhine, Old Rhine (or Rijnwaarden) and the Pannerdensch Canal. This large amount of water makes that the region is largely agricultural. The "island" makes for a beloved getaway for many Germans.

VVV Toeristisch Informatiecentrum Rijnwaarden - Rijnstraat 18, NL-6916 BD Tolkamer 51.8512, 6.1028 ☎ +31 316 769 024

Westervoort

Westervoort dates back to the middle ages. As its name has been found in a 726 scroll, Westervoort is assumed to be the oldest settlement of the Liemers. The town has been part of the Bergh region until 1735, when the city of Arnhem purchased it. The town, due to its proximity to Arnhem, was considered rather isolated. The only way across was a veer (ferry) until the first bridge, to be used by only trains, was built in 1855. The first bridge for all other traffic was finished in 1901. On the 10th of May, 1940 and the first act of war had been made near Westervoort. The bridge, which now had been standing just short of 40 years, was demolished. This meant a start of the Second World War in the Netherlands. Westervoort itself came through the war without major scars, and by the 1980s and the city knew much growth due to sub-urbanisation.

Zevenaar

Zevenaar, together with Duiven, was gifted to the Netherlands in 1808 by Prussia and then returned in 1813 and merged back in after the Congress of Vienna on the first of June, 1816. Zevenaar is mostly a hub for all sorts of traffic. Historically it has been a hub for trains, having multiple lines connecting the Achterhoek with the Netherlands, and the Netherlands with Germany.

VVV Buitengoed de Panoven Panovenweg 18, NL-6905 DW Zevenaar 51.91855, 6.07163
VVV Informatiepunt Cafetaria Joosje Meentsestraat 52, NL-6987 CP Giesbeek 51.9938, 6.0660

Travel to Liemers

Lobith,_dorpszicht_foto4_2015-08-20_11.53 - View of Lobith

By car

The north of the Liemers can be easily visited by car. The highway A12 runs straight through the middle of the region, and the A18 starts in the region. As mentioned above, Duiven, Westervoort and Zevenaar are located directly along the A12. 's-Heerenberg can best be reached by following the A12 into Germany, where it becomes Highway 3, and using exit 3 (Emmerich). Instead of heading for Emmerich, you should head away from the city. As soon as you enter the Netherlands again, you will be in 's-Heerenberg. Lobith can be visited via exit 29 or 30 on the A12, from which you will have to use the N336 or N812 respectively to get to Babberich, where you turn onto the N811, which will end in Lobith.

By Rail

To get into the Liemers by train, first make your way to Arnhem, where you need to take the train heading for Doetinchem and/or Winterswijk. This train can take you to Westervoort GPS 51.9630, 5.9693, Duiven GPS 51.9435, 6.0142, Zevenaar GPS 51.9232, 6.0722, Didam GPS 51.9333,6.1322 and Wehl GPS 51.9571, 6.2138 in that order. At several of these stations you are able to rent a bike (OV-Fiets) or take a bus to get to your destination.

How to get around in Liemers

As for all of the Netherlands, bikes can be used for short distance travel. For long distances, a (rental) vehicle or bus is advised. The North of the region can also be travelled by train.

What to see in Liemers

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Castles

De Boetselaersborg Het Kattenburg 6, NL-7041 AS 's-Heerenberg 51.87331, 6.24313 - The Boetselaersborg was built in 1550 by Daem and Hector, two bastard-sons of Willem III of Bergh. It was damaged severely during the Thirty Years War|Eighty Years War, and it was fully restored by 1632. The settlement was largely expanded upon in 1725 and 1927.

Kasteel de Kemnade De Kemnade 1, NL-7048 AC Wijnbergen 51.9393, 6.2974 ☎ +31 651 449 804 €5 per person, groups of eight of more required. The medieval castle De Kemnade is a small yet picturesque castle by the merging point of the Waalse Water and the river Oude IJssel. The building is privately owned, but its garden some of the building itself can be visited when an appointment is made, which will get you an hour-long private tour organised by the owner himself. Groups have to consist of eight or more people.

Huize de Byvanck Melkweg, NL-7037 CN Beek 51.9099, 6.1647 - The Byvanck is a non-accessible, privately owned castle. Though it is privately owned and the surrounding estate can be visited freely.

Kasteel Huis Bergh - Bergh Castle - Hof van Bergh 8, NL-7041 AC 's-Heerenberg 51.8742, 6.2413 ☎ +31 314 661 281 Adults: €13,50; Kids (5-13): €8,50 Huis Bergh The Kasteel Huis Bergh or Bergh Castle is a historic castle in 's-Heerenberg, and was previously owned by the counts of Bergh. The building dates back to the 13th century, though the then constructed castle burned down in 1735. It was rebuilt shortly after. Nowadays the castle houses many Italian artworks and an extrordenary collection of medieval handwritings. Furthermore and the castle is occasionally used by travelling theatres.

Museums

Kasteel Huis Bergh (Bergh Castle), see above.

Muntwal - Bergh Mint - Muntwal 1, NL-7041 AA 's-Heerenberg 51.87481, 6.24146 ☎ +31 314 661 281 - The counts of Bergh had several minting companies at or near their castles in 's-Heerenberg. The mint, which was built upon medieval privileges given to the counts of Bergh, was blooming mostly in the 16th century. This mint specifically, has been used between 1580 and 1632, after which private minting companies were forbidden by the Dutch state. Groups can request a tour of the mint at any time of year. Individuals can visit the mint and the Bergh Castle at certain times.

Bergh museum - Marktstraat, NL-7041 AH 's-Heerenberg 51.87453, 6.24307 ☎ +31 314 635 038

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Kartbaan Duiven - Nieuwgraaf 5, NL-6921 RJ Duiven 51.96473, 5.99752 ☎ +31 263 115 997 €14 The only karting track of the region. It offers an indoor track with many sharp corners and a difference in elevation, as both the ground floor and first floor are part of the track.

Recreational waters

Rhederlaag - NL-6988 Lathum 51.999, 6.058 ☎ +31 651 210 944 - Rhederlaag is a recreational water between Giesbeek and the river IJssel. It has been created artificially to ease the amount of visitors going to the Veluwezoom National Park|Posbank.

Stroombroek - Het Stroombroek 1, NL-7047 AS Braamt 51.9355, 6.2679 ☎ +31 651 210 944 - Stroombroek is a lake created after the area was drained for sand needed for the construction of the A18. After it was competed and the created hole was filled with water to create a recreational beach.

De Nevelhorst Nevelhorstpad 2, NL-6941 Didam 51.9411, 6.1142

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Halal Food & Restaurants

Restaurant Vlees en Vis - Kerkweg 2, NL-6905 AW Zevenaar 51.9137, 6.0825 ☎ +31 316 343 839

Ask de Chef Zevenaar - Grietsestraat 51, NL-6901 GS Zevenaar 51.93100, 6.07729 ☎ +31 882 773 295

Restaurant de Revolutie - Markt 4, NL-6901 Zevenaar 51.92650, 6.07566 ☎ +31 316 344 044

't Raedthuys - Rijksweg 51, NL-6921 AC Duiven 51.95046, 6.02357 ☎ +31 316 268 808

Pannenkoekenhuis de Snippenhof - Parallelweg 23, NL-6922 HP Duiven 51.94481, 6.01004 ☎ +31 316 282 818

Pizza/Steak/Shoarma Hollywood - Dorpstraat 65, NL-6931 BD Westervoort 51.96365, 5.96689 ☎ +31 263 118 165

Juffrouw Tok - Tolweg 9, NL-6942 HX Didam 51.93546, 6.15940 ☎ +31 316 221 312

Steak'm - Smallestraat 33, NL-6942 HA Didam 51.93160, 6.15574 ☎ +31 316 220 041

Gunes - Schoolstraat 8, NL-6942 AK Didam 51.93715, 6.12951 ☎ +31 316 228 980

Jan&Jan - Lieve Vrouweplein 4, NL-6942 AG Didam 51.93706, 6.12755 ☎ +31 316 221 315

Het Tolhuis - 's-Heerenbergseweg 42, NL-7038 CD Zeddam 51.8982, 6.2573 ☎ +31 314 651 264

Smouzen - Molenpoortstraat 35, NL-7041 BE 's-Heerenberg 51.87568, 6.24488 ☎ +31 314 662 366

Grand-Café Het Schaftlokaal - Hutteweg 24, NL-7071 BV Ulft 51.8958, 6.3823 ☎ +31 315 820 201

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotels

De Tolkamer - Europakade 10, NL-6916 BG Tolkamer 51.85114, 6.10204 ☎ +31 316 540 450 €102
V.O.F. Wacht am Rhein Veerstraat 1, NL-6916 BE Tolkamer 51.85108, 6.10276 ☎ +31 316 541 917
Buitengoed de Panoven - Panovenweg 18, NL-6905 Zevenaar 51.91854, 6.07159 ☎ +31 316 523 520 €63
Hotel Restaurant Campanile Zevenaar/Arnhem - Hunneveldweg 2A, NL-6903 ZM Zevenaar 51.94152, 6.08088 ☎ +31 316 528 111 €50
Van der Valk Arnhem/Duiven - Impuls 2, NL-6921 RK Duiven 51.9593, 6.0218 ☎ +31 263 188 888 €93
Hotel Gieling Duiven - Nieuwgraaf 4, NL-6921 RJ Duiven 51.96737, 5.98802 ☎ +31 263 111 150 €93
Hotel 't Heuveltje - Sint Jansgildestraat 27, NL-7037 CA Beek 51.9165, 6.1963 ☎ +31 316 532 041
Hotel Zonneheuvel - Schaapsdrift 12, NL-7037 CJ Beek 51.90280, 6.19074 ☎ +31 316 531 386
Hotel Restaurant Ruimzicht - Kilderseweg 19, NL-7038 EH Zeddam 51.90705, 6.25633 ☎ +31 314 651 941
Eureka Hotel - Kilderseweg 2, NL-7038 BW Zeddam 51.90485, 6.25755 ☎ +31 314 651 811
't Wapen van Zeddam - 's-Heerenbergseweg 3, NL-7038 CA Zeddam 51.90284, 6.25795 ☎ +31 314 651 900
Hotel Heitkamp - Oudste Poortstraat 2, NL-7041 AR 's-Heerenberg 51.87361, 6.24394 ☎ +31 314 661 209
Hotel de Lantscroon - Molenpoortstraat 12, NL-7041 AE 's-Heerenberg 51.87537, 6.24372 ☎ +31 314 664 157

Campsites and Bungalowparcs

Camping De Boschhof - Polderdijk 2a, NL-6914 KJ Herwen 51.87360, 6.11587 ☎ +31 316 542 001
Camping de Rijnstrangen - Beuningsestraat 4, NL-6913 KH Aerdt 51.8966, 6.0700 ☎ +31 316 371 941
De Hartjens - Hartjensstraat 7, NL-7045 AH Azewijn 51.88695, 6.29966 ☎ +31 314 652 653
Het Jagershuis - Loilseweg 3, NL-7031 HA Wehl 51.95399, 6.18568 ☎ +31 314 680 990
Siebieverden - IJsselweg 5, NL-6998 CD Laag-Keppel 51.9885, 6.1946 ☎ +31 314 381 289
Landal Stroombroek - Landweerswal 2, NL-7047 CE Braamt 51.9315, 6.2678 ☎ +31 314 399 800 Bungalow park right besides the recreational waters of Stroombroek.

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Travel Next

From the Liemers, especially the west of the region, you will find that connecting to large cities such as Arnhem and Nijmegen is rather easy. Both have good connections between each other for both transport by vehicle as well as public transit.

The north of the Liemers connects well with the Achterhoek, especially the cities of Doesburg and Doetinchem, of which the latter is partially within the Liemers. Other, somewhat more obscure locations to visit here are Bronckhorst, which is worth visiting for its high density of castles or Oost Gelre, with large events such as the Zwarte Cross|Zwarte Cross.

Alternatively, if you've seen enough of the Netherlands and then the cities of Bocholt, Emmerich am Rhein and Kleve are just a hop away. Duisburg can be visited within an hour.