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Lochem

Gelderland, Netherlands · Europe

About Lochem

Lochem is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Laren, 40km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Lochem is a town located in Gelderland, Netherlands. With a population of 12,360, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lochem 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 Lochem to your route.

About Lochem

Lochem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɔxəm] ) is a city and municipality in the province of Gelderland in the Eastern Netherlands. In 2005, it merged with the municipality of Gorssel, retaining the name of Lochem. As of 2019, it had a population of 33,590.

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Where is Lochem located?

Lochem is located in Gelderland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1592 latitude, 6.4111 longitude.

What is the population of Lochem?

Lochem has a population of approximately 12,360 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
12,360
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Gelderland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.1592, 6.4111

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

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

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Worth the detour from Lochem

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.

30 km · about 35 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Walibi Holland

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in Netherlands

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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11 km awayPop. 1,900

Warnsveld

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13 km awayPop. 9,200

Leesten

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13 km awayPop. 10,000

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