Bemmel

Bemmel
Town
Theaterchurch Bemmel
Flag Coat of arms
Coordinates: 51°53′N 5°53′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Lingewaard
Population	12,290
Major roads	A15

Bemmel is a town in the eastern Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland. It is located in the Betuwe region, and falls under the municipality of Lingewaard. The town is situated between the major cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen, and is bordered by the Waal river in the south. Bemmel has a population of 12,290 (as of 1 January 2019).

History

The former municipality of Bemmel merged in 2001 with the former municipalities Huissen and Gendt. In 2003 this merged municipality was renamed Lingewaard. The municipal building of Lingewaard is located in Bemmel.

From 1990 to 2006, Bemmel was considerably expanded with three new housing estates: Klaverkamp, Klein Rome, and Essenpas. The hamlets of Doornik and De Pas are also included with Bemmel. The hamlet of Vossenpels is partly included with Bemmel and partly included with Lent, which became part of the municipality of Nijmegen in 1998.

Landscape

Cherry orchard of Prunus avium in Bemmel

Bemmel is located within the catchment area of the rivers Waal and Linge. It contains mainly fertile soils of nutrient-rich river deposits. The area is well suited for horticulture; it features many greenhouses and orchards.

In the south of Bemmel (outside the dykes) lies Dutch rewilding area the Gelderse Poort, which is managed by Staatsbosbeheer. The area contains typical habitats of the Dutch riverscapes, including: kolks, riparian forests and grasslands.

Riparian forests in the floodplains of Bemmel

Along and through the most western part of Bemmel runs Park Lingezegen. This is a Dutch landscape park, located between the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. The most notable part of Park Lingezegen that runs through Bemmel is the estate of Doornik. It is an important area for rare Dutch meadow birds, including the grey partridge, yellowhammer, and Eurasian skylark.

Annual festivals

Notable annual festivals and events in Bemmel include:

• International Four Days Marches Nijmegen - A multiple day marching event in mid-July, which comes through Bemmel. Depending on the edition, it will be on the first or the fourth day.
• Bemmelse Dweildag - An international festival for marching bands in Bemmel, on the second Sunday in June.
• Horse Days of Bemmel (Dutch: Bemmelse Paardendagen) - The annual pony market and horserace of the town, around the second Sunday in August.

Notable residents

Notable residents from Bemmel include:

• Peter Rietbergen (1950) - Dutch historian
• Joop Schaminée (1957) - Dutch botanist
• Ruben Hein (1982) - Dutch jazz musician
• Cayfano Latupeirissa (1991) - Dutch professional footballer
• Wouter Macaré (1999) - Dutch drummer for metal band Inferum

Photo gallery

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  The Linge river at Park Lingezegen, Bemmel
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  New housing estate the Essenpas, Bemmel
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  The Waaldike of Bemmel during springtime
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  Dijkmagazijn Bemmel, visitor center for nature
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  The Protestant church of Bemmel (12th century)

Education

Primary school Pius X in Bemmel

The following educational institutions are located in Bemmel:

Name	Type of institution
Over Betuwe College	High school
Pro College Bemmel	Vocational school
Pius X	Primary school
Borgwal	Primary school
Regenboog	Primary school
Donatushof	Primary school
De Vlinderboom	Primary school

Sport

The football stadium of SC Bemmel

The following sport facilities are located in Bemmel:

Name:	Type of sport:
SC Bemmel	Football
MHC Bemmel	Hockey
BV Batouwe	Basketball
Tennisclub Bemmel	Tennis
De Schaapskooi	Physical fitness
TWC 't Verzetje	Cycle sport
Vereniging Kidang	Volleyball
BC Bemmel 72	Badminton
Rugbyclub Betuwe	Rugby football

Trivia

• Bemmel is often called "Bemmely Hills" by its younger residents. This nickname is probably derived from the American city Beverly Hills.

External links

• Lingewaard Official Website
• Gelderse Poort Official Website
• Historical Association of Bemmel