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Leesten

Gelderland, Netherlands · Europe

About Leesten

Leesten is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Eefde, 27km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Leesten is a town located in Gelderland, Netherlands. With a population of 10,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Leesten sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leesten to your route.

About Leesten

Warnsveld is a town in the eastern Netherlands, about 2 km east of Zutphen.

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Leesten offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Leesten located?

Leesten is located in Gelderland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1279 latitude, 6.2322 longitude.

What is the population of Leesten?

Leesten has a population of approximately 10,000 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
10,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Gelderland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.1279, 6.2322

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Leesten

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Posbank

Rolling heathland hills of Veluwezoom National Park reached by a scenic drive up the Beekhuizenseweg, in late August the moors turn purple, and misty sunrises here are the most photographed in the Netherlands.

18 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Hoge Veluwe National Park

Cycle free white bikes across heath, dune and forest to the Kröller-Müller museum's Van Goghs in this vast wild park.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Kröller-Müller Museum

Museum deep inside Hoge Veluwe National Park holding the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection plus a 25-hectare sculpture garden with Rodin, Moore and Dubuffet; free white bicycles carry you there through the park.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Walibi Holland

Dutch thrill park near Amsterdam known for intense roller coasters and a fun Halloween Fright Nights event.

39 km · about 45 min drive

restaurant

De Librije

The Netherlands' only three-Michelin-star restaurant, set in a former prison complex in Zwolle, where the late Jonnie Boer's team under chef Nelson Tanate has held the top rating since 2004.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Leesten

  • 79 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Leesten.

Ooyerhoek

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 2,305

Warnsveld

🇳🇱 Netherlands

1 km awayPop. 9,200

Zutphen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 36,188

Eefde

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 3,285

Vorden

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 4,900

Brummen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 21,344

Steenderen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 1,950

Voorst

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 1,505

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