Hardenberg


Hardenberg is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel. The municipality of Hardenberg has a population of about 60,000, with about 19,000 living in the city. It received city rights in 1362 from Jan van Arkel, Bishop of Utrecht. The famous Pieterpad passes through Hardenberg.

Transport

Cycling

There are many cycling routes throughout Hardenberg. The Great Hardenburg Bicycle Race takes place each August, with the top 3 victors being named the "Wheeler-Kings" of the town and given lifetime passes to the local museum.

Road

The N34 runs through Hardenberg, and is the major road.

Trains

Railway stations:
De Boshoek is a sport park off the N34 in the outskirts of Hardenberg, near Ommen.
HHC Hardenberg is the local football club of Hardenberg.
De slag is the indoor-swimming pool of Hardenberg located in the outskirts of Hardenberg.

Towns and villages

In the town

Notable people