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'''Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden''' is a water-rich polder area in [[South Holland]], [[Netherlands]], with Alblasserwaard alone housing around fifty polders. Most of these polders, unlike polders such as the [[Beemster]] and [[Flevoland]], are not reclaimed lakes or seas, but instead are reclaimed from the many riverbanks of the many rivers that meander through the region. |
'''Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden''' is a water-rich polder area in [[South Holland]], [[Netherlands]], with Alblasserwaard alone housing around fifty polders. Most of these polders, unlike polders such as the [[Beemster]] and [[Flevoland]], are not reclaimed lakes or seas, but instead are reclaimed from the many riverbanks of the many rivers that meander through the region. |
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* {{marker|type=blue|name=[[Dordrecht]]|alt=|lat=51.795 | long=4.677|image=Statenplein, Dordrecht (15011682985).jpg|wikidata=Q26421}} |
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* {{marker|type=blue|name=[[Gorinchem]]|alt=|lat=51.830 | long=4.972|image=Haven van Gorinchem P1050263.JPG|wikidata=Q244327}} |
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* {{marker|type=blue|name=[[Hardinxveld-Giessendam]]|lat=51.827 | long=4.837|image=|wikidata=Q953012}} (Hardinxveld, Giessendam) |
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* '''[[Molenlanden]]''' (Alblasserdam, Kinderdijk, Nieuw-Lekkerland) |
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| region1description=Historic city that once was one of the six dominant cities of trade in Holland. |
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* {{marker|type=blue|name=[[Papendrecht]]|alt=|lat=51.834 | long=4.690|image=PapendrechtMeento5.JPG|wikidata=Q934511}} |
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* {{marker|type=blue|name=[[Sliedrecht]]|alt=|lat=51.824 | long=4.771|image=Interieur tentoonstellingsruimte - Sliedrecht - 20335308 - RCE.jpg|wikidata=Q750760}} |
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| region2name=[[Gorinchem]] |
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* '''[[Zwijndrechtse Waard]]''' (Zwijndrecht, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht) |
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| region2description=A fortified city found off the beaten path. |
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| region3name=[[Hardinxveld-Giessendam]] |
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| region3description=Fairly industrially oriented municipality, historically dependent on fishing and shipbuilding. |
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| region4name=[[Molenlanden]] |
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| region4items={{Marker|type=city |lat=51.866 |long=4.664 |name=Alblasserdam |image=}}, {{marker|type=silver|name=[[Kinderdijk]]|lat=51.8887 | long=4.6355}} |
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| region4description=As its name implies, Molenlanden is a land of windmills, featuring the well-known Kinderdijk. |
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| region5name=[[Papendrecht]] |
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| region5description=Example of the dike-villages found around the river Merwede. |
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| region6name=[[Sliedrecht]] |
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| region6description=Somewhat industrial city that made itself a name through its dredging companies, and additionally a gateway into the [[Biesbosch National Park]]. |
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| region7name=[[Zwijndrechtse Waard]] |
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| region7items={{Marker|type=city |lat=51.844 |long=4.636 |name=Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht |image=}}, {{Marker|type=city |lat=51.816 |long=4.640 |name=Zwijndrecht |image=}} |
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| region7description=Mostly acting as an extension of [[Rotterdam]], this former island definitely has some character of its own. |
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{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#D5DC76|title=[[Dordrecht]]|wikidata=Q26421}} |
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{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#B383B3|title=[[Gorinchem]]|wikidata=Q244327}} |
{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#B383B3|title=[[Gorinchem]]|wikidata=Q244327}} |
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{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71B37B|title=[[Hardinxveld-Giessendam]]|wikidata=Q953012}} |
{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71B37B|title=[[Hardinxveld-Giessendam]]|wikidata=Q953012}} |
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{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#578E86|title=[[Papendrecht]]|wikidata=Q934511}} |
{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#578E86|title=[[Papendrecht]]|wikidata=Q934511}} |
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{{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#4F93C0|title=[[Sliedrecht]]|wikidata=Q750760}} |
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* {{marker|type=silver|name=[[Kinderdijk]]|lat=51.8887 | long=4.6355}} — traveler-favorite for its large network of windmills |
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===By car=== |
===By car=== |
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The region is crossed by three highways, the A15, A16 and A27/E311. The A15 is the highway that visits most of the destinations in the region. From cities such as [[Hilversum]], [[Utrecht]] and [[Almere]], use the A27 heading south, turning onto the A15 going west at Gorinchem. This is also where you will find exit 27, which services Gorinchem. The highway then goes on to connect to Hardinxveld, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht in that order. Dordrecht can be reached by following the N3 from exit 23, servicing Papendrecht. Zwijndrecht can be reached by following directions through Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, or by following the A15, turning onto the A16 when it terminates, not heading for Rotterdam, and then using exit 22 to enter Zwijndrecht. |
The region is crossed by three highways, the A15, A16 and A27/E311. The A15 is the highway that visits most of the destinations in the region. From cities such as [[Hilversum]], [[Utrecht]] and [[Almere]], use the A27 heading south, turning onto the A15 going west at Gorinchem. This is also where you will find exit 27, which services Gorinchem. The highway then goes on to connect to Hardinxveld, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht in that order. Dordrecht can be reached by following the N3 from exit 23, servicing Papendrecht. Zwijndrecht can be reached by following directions through Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, or by following the A15, turning onto the A16 when it terminates, not heading for Rotterdam, and then using exit 22 to enter Zwijndrecht. |
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From [[Amsterdam]], either travel to Hilversum using the A1 or Utrecht using the A2 following the directions above, or head to [[Leiden]] and [[Den Haag]] using the A4 up to [[Rotterdam]]. Here, cross the Nieuwe Maas. Shortly after, the A4 will terminate, at which point you turn towards the east, onto the A15. This highway |
From [[Amsterdam]], either travel to Hilversum using the A1 or Utrecht using the A2 following the directions above, or head to [[Leiden]] and [[Den Haag]] using the A4 up to [[Rotterdam]]. Here, cross the Nieuwe Maas. Shortly after, the A4 will terminate, at which point you turn towards the east, onto the A15. This highway runs alongside the A16 for a few kilometres, after which the two go their separate ways. Following the A15 will get you past Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Papendrecht and the others as described above. Again stay on the A16 to get to Zwijdrecht and Dordrecht. From most of the North and East Netherlands, first travel to Arnhem, from which you follow the A50 heading for Utrecht. Follow directions to Wijchen, which will get you onto the A50. At ''Knooppunt Valburg'', turn onto the A15 heading for [[Tiel]]. Following the highway after passing Tiel will get you to Gorinchem, from which the directions from Hilversum can be followed. |
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===By public transit=== |
===By public transit=== |
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Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden can be reached by public transit rather easily. From [[Rotterdam]], [[The Hague]], [[Breda]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], [[Lelystad]] or [[Roosendaal]], take a train to Dordrecht. You'll be able to choose between NS' Sprinter and Intercity services, of the latter is the faster option. The Sprinters from 's-Hertogenbosch, Roosendaal and Den Haag, however, stop at {{marker|type=go|name={{Station|Zwijndrecht|city=nl|spr}}|lat=51.8153 | long=4.6412}} before terminating at {{marker|type=go|name={{Station|Dordrecht|city=nl|spr|ic|arr}}|lat=51.8074 | long=4.6677}}. From here, most busses service the surrounding cities. |
Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden can be reached by public transit rather easily. From [[Rotterdam]], [[The Hague]], [[Breda]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], [[Lelystad]] or [[Roosendaal]], take a train to Dordrecht. You'll be able to choose between NS' Sprinter and Intercity services, of the latter is the faster option. The Sprinters from 's-Hertogenbosch, Roosendaal and Den Haag, however, stop at {{marker|type=go|name={{Station|Zwijndrecht|city=nl|spr}}|lat=51.8153 | long=4.6412}} before terminating at {{marker|type=go|name={{Station|Dordrecht|city=nl|spr|ic|arr}}|lat=51.8074 | long=4.6677}}. From here, most busses service the surrounding cities. |
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Most of Alblasserwaard is serviced by Arriva, connecting to the aforementioned station in Dordrecht, |
Most of Alblasserwaard is serviced by Arriva, connecting to the aforementioned station in Dordrecht, running along the river Merwede up to {{marker|type=go|name={{Station|Gorinchem|city=nl|arr}}|lat=51.8337 | long=4.9676}}, after which the service runs through some of [[Vijfheerenlanden]] before eventually terminating in [[Geldermalsen]], which can be reached using Sprinter services from [[Utrecht]], [['s-Hertogenbosch]], [[Tiel]] and [[Den Haag|Den Haag Centraal]]. |
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As of Apr 2023, [https://www.qbuzz.nl/dmg/ Qbuzz] operates buses in the Drechtsteden - Molenlanden - Gorinchem area. |
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===Gorinchem=== |
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| name=Le Bon Apart | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Eind 16 | lat=51.827185 | long=4.975180 | directions= |
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| phone=+31 183 666 211 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| content=Hotel located in the historical town centre. |
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 14 April 2023
Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden is a water-rich polder area in South Holland, Netherlands, with Alblasserwaard alone housing around fifty polders. Most of these polders, unlike polders such as the Beemster and Flevoland, are not reclaimed lakes or seas, but instead are reclaimed from the many riverbanks of the many rivers that meander through the region.
Destinations
[edit]Dordrecht Historic city that once was one of the six dominant cities of trade in Holland. |
Gorinchem A fortified city found off the beaten path. |
Hardinxveld-Giessendam Fairly industrially oriented municipality, historically dependent on fishing and shipbuilding. |
Molenlanden (1 Alblasserdam, 1 Kinderdijk) As its name implies, Molenlanden is a land of windmills, featuring the well-known Kinderdijk. |
Papendrecht Example of the dike-villages found around the river Merwede. |
Sliedrecht Somewhat industrial city that made itself a name through its dredging companies, and additionally a gateway into the Biesbosch National Park. |
Zwijndrechtse Waard (2 Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, 3 Zwijndrecht) Mostly acting as an extension of Rotterdam, this former island definitely has some character of its own. |
Understand
[edit]Alblasserwaard and the Drechtsteden are two regions (Dutch: Landstreken) of the Netherlands. The Alblasserwaard is located between the rivers Lek in the north, the Merwede (Boven-Merwede and Beneden Merwede) in the south, the Oude Zederik, Merwedekanaal and Linge to the east and the Noord in the west. The region has been named after the Alblas river, which was once a heavily used river in the region. The Drechtsteden consist of most of the Dutch cities which have their names end with 'Drecht'. These include Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Sliedrecht and Zwijndrecht. These cities count some 270.000 citizens in total, spread over 169 square kilometres (65 sq mi) of land. The Drechtsteden, which literally means 'Drecht-cities', only consists of the cities of such a name found along the Beneden-Merwede, Noord and Oude Maas rivers. The Netherlands, however, counts many more 'Drechtsteden' throughout the country. Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden is best known for the iconic and well-known Kinderdijk.
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[edit]By car
[edit]The region is crossed by three highways, the A15, A16 and A27/E311. The A15 is the highway that visits most of the destinations in the region. From cities such as Hilversum, Utrecht and Almere, use the A27 heading south, turning onto the A15 going west at Gorinchem. This is also where you will find exit 27, which services Gorinchem. The highway then goes on to connect to Hardinxveld, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht in that order. Dordrecht can be reached by following the N3 from exit 23, servicing Papendrecht. Zwijndrecht can be reached by following directions through Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, or by following the A15, turning onto the A16 when it terminates, not heading for Rotterdam, and then using exit 22 to enter Zwijndrecht. From Amsterdam, either travel to Hilversum using the A1 or Utrecht using the A2 following the directions above, or head to Leiden and Den Haag using the A4 up to Rotterdam. Here, cross the Nieuwe Maas. Shortly after, the A4 will terminate, at which point you turn towards the east, onto the A15. This highway runs alongside the A16 for a few kilometres, after which the two go their separate ways. Following the A15 will get you past Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Papendrecht and the others as described above. Again stay on the A16 to get to Zwijdrecht and Dordrecht. From most of the North and East Netherlands, first travel to Arnhem, from which you follow the A50 heading for Utrecht. Follow directions to Wijchen, which will get you onto the A50. At Knooppunt Valburg, turn onto the A15 heading for Tiel. Following the highway after passing Tiel will get you to Gorinchem, from which the directions from Hilversum can be followed.
By public transit
[edit]Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden can be reached by public transit rather easily. From Rotterdam, The Hague, Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch, Lelystad or Roosendaal, take a train to Dordrecht. You'll be able to choose between NS' Sprinter and Intercity services, of the latter is the faster option. The Sprinters from 's-Hertogenbosch, Roosendaal and Den Haag, however, stop at 1 Zwijndrecht SPR before terminating at 2 Dordrecht SPR IC ARR . From here, most busses service the surrounding cities. Most of Alblasserwaard is serviced by Arriva, connecting to the aforementioned station in Dordrecht, running along the river Merwede up to 3 Gorinchem ARR , after which the service runs through some of Vijfheerenlanden before eventually terminating in Geldermalsen, which can be reached using Sprinter services from Utrecht, 's-Hertogenbosch, Tiel and Den Haag Centraal.
As of Apr 2023, Qbuzz operates buses in the Drechtsteden - Molenlanden - Gorinchem area.