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'''Noordwolde''' ({{lang-fry|Noardwâlde}}) is a village in [[Weststellingwerf]] in the province [[Friesland]] of the [[Netherlands]] and has around 3789 citizens (2008). There is a restored [[windmill]] in the village, [[Windlust, Noordwolde|''Windlust'']].
'''Noordwolde''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈnoːrtˌʋɔldə}}; {{langx|fy|Noardwâlde}}) is a village in [[Weststellingwerf]] in the province of [[Friesland]], the [[Netherlands]]. It had a population of around 3,600 as of 2017.<ref>[https://www.weststellingwerf.nl/ontdek-weststellingwerf/kerngegevens-gemeente-weststellingwerf_41292/ Villages] - Weststellingwerf municipality {{in lang|nl}}</ref> {{ill|Noordwolde-Zuid|nl}}, the settlement to the south of Noordwolde is considered a separate village.<ref name="plaats"/>
Traditionally known as the reed weaving village of the Netherlands, today Noordwolde has a lot more to offer than its rich history and the renowned National Museum of Weaving.
Noordwolde offers a wide variety of scenery for both walkers and cyclists and for recreation on the water. One attraction is the Spokedam, a beautiful, partly surrounded by a sandy beach, natural, lake with snack and icecream-shop, on the outskirts of Noordwolde.


There is a restored [[windmill]] in the village, [[Windlust, Noordwolde|''Windlust'']].
Within walking distance from the lake you will find the first of many campings: "Hanestede" and the bungalowpark "The Bosmeer".
The National Museum of Weaving is located in the village. There is a natural lake, the Spokedam, which is partly surrounded by a beach, on the outskirts of Noordwolde. There are several camp sites near the lake such as "Hanestede" and the bungalow park "The Bosmeer".


There is a swimming pool beside the Spokedam. There are two supermarkets and several other shops and restaurants in the village, and the largest model train shop (G-scale) in Europe is in Noordwolde.
Besides the, surrounded by a forest, Spokedam, one also finds a swimming pool with multiple pools and a family slide in Noordwolde.
Noordwolde in itself has a small but cozy shopping center in which all your daily needs can be provided. There are two supermarkets, two pharmacies, two clothing shops, a bakery, a fish shop, a toy store, a gift shop and more. Also you can choose from several hairdressers, restaurants and snack bars, which often deliver at home.


== History ==
Did you know that in Noordwolde you'll find the largest model train shop (G-scale) of Europe?
The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Noortwolde, and means "northern woods".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://etymologiebank.nl/trefwoord/noordwolde |title=Noordwolde - (geografische naam) |website=Etymologiebank |access-date=2 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref> Noordwolde is a [[peat]] excavation village which developed at the intersection of the Hoofdstraat with the Kolonievaart. Up to the 19th century, it was the capital of the ''[[grietenij]]'' (predecessor of the municipality) [[Weststellingwerf]].<ref name="monument">{{cite web|url=https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/sten009monu06_01/sten009monu06_01_0124.php |title=Noordwolde |author=Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven |year=2000 |publisher=Waanders |location=Zwolle |isbn=90 400 9476 4 |language=nl |access-date=2 April 2022}}</ref>


The Dutch Reformed church was built between 1639 and 1640 as a replacement of its medieval predecessor. The church was enlarged in 1853.<ref name="monument"/>
In the wider area around Noordwolde you will find everything that makes a good holiday great. You can endlessly go for cycling, horse riding, sauna, hike with donkeys, go for trout fishing, go to the butterfly garden, eating out, visiting museums, visit one of the pleasant markets and much more ...

Noordwolde was home to 1,792 people in 1840.<ref name="plaats">{{cite web|url=https://www.plaatsengids.nl/noordwolde-frysl%C3%A2n |title=Noordwolde (Fryslan) |website=Plaatsengids |access-date=2 April 2022|language=nl}}</ref> In the mid-19th century, Noordwolde became a centre for weaving, basket making and chair production.<ref name="monument"/> In 1912,<ref name="plaats"/> a [[weaving]] school was founded in Noordwolde. The building nowadays houses a museum dedicated to weaving.<ref name="monument"/>

==Notable people==
* [[Johan Eilerts de Haan]] (1865–1910), Dutch explorer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://suriname.nu/surinamezoeken/knowledge-base/johan-eilerts-de-haan/ |title=Johan Eilerts de Haan|website=Suriname.nu |access-date=2 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hoofdstraat Oost 34 Noordwolde.jpg|Weaving museum
File:Voormalig tramstation NTM - panoramio.jpg|Former tram station used by the fire department
File:Hier info in Noordwolde.JPG|Tourist information
File:Spokeplas Noordwolde 2008.jpg|Spokeplas near Noordwolde
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat-inline|Noordwolde, Friesland}}
{{commonscat-inline|Noordwolde, Friesland}}
* [http://www.noordwolde.me/ Website over Noordwolde]
* [http://www.blikopweststellingwerf.nl/ Noordwolde en de gemeente Weststellingwerf, plaatselijk nieuws]
* [http://www.blikopweststellingwerf.nl/ Noordwolde en de gemeente Weststellingwerf, plaatselijk nieuws]


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[[Category:Geography of Weststellingwerf]]
[[Category:Populated places in Friesland]]
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 11 December 2024

Not to be confused with Noordwolde, Groningen.
Noordwolde
Village
Noordwolde Church
Noordwolde Church
Location in Weststellingwerf municipality
Location in Weststellingwerf municipality
Noordwolde is located in Friesland
Noordwolde
Noordwolde
Location in the Netherlands
Noordwolde is located in Netherlands
Noordwolde
Noordwolde
Noordwolde (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°53′29″N 6°8′32″E / 52.89139°N 6.14222°E / 52.89139; 6.14222
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalityWeststellingwerf Weststellingwerf
Area
[1]
 • Total
12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
2.4 m (7.9 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
3,645
 • Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Postal code
8391[1]
Dialing code0561

Noordwolde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnoːrtˌʋɔldə]; West Frisian: Noardwâlde) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,600 as of 2017.[3] Noordwolde-Zuid [nl], the settlement to the south of Noordwolde is considered a separate village.[4]

There is a restored windmill in the village, Windlust. The National Museum of Weaving is located in the village. There is a natural lake, the Spokedam, which is partly surrounded by a beach, on the outskirts of Noordwolde. There are several camp sites near the lake such as "Hanestede" and the bungalow park "The Bosmeer".

There is a swimming pool beside the Spokedam. There are two supermarkets and several other shops and restaurants in the village, and the largest model train shop (G-scale) in Europe is in Noordwolde.

History

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The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Noortwolde, and means "northern woods".[5] Noordwolde is a peat excavation village which developed at the intersection of the Hoofdstraat with the Kolonievaart. Up to the 19th century, it was the capital of the grietenij (predecessor of the municipality) Weststellingwerf.[6]

The Dutch Reformed church was built between 1639 and 1640 as a replacement of its medieval predecessor. The church was enlarged in 1853.[6]

Noordwolde was home to 1,792 people in 1840.[4] In the mid-19th century, Noordwolde became a centre for weaving, basket making and chair production.[6] In 1912,[4] a weaving school was founded in Noordwolde. The building nowadays houses a museum dedicated to weaving.[6]

Notable people

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  • Weaving museum
    Weaving museum
  • Former tram station used by the fire department
    Former tram station used by the fire department
  • Tourist information
    Tourist information
  • Spokeplas near Noordwolde
    Spokeplas near Noordwolde

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 8391AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  3. ^ Villages - Weststellingwerf municipality (in Dutch)
  4. ^ a b c "Noordwolde (Fryslan)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Noordwolde - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Noordwolde" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Johan Eilerts de Haan". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 April 2022.
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