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Kasteel de Haar
The Netherlands' largest castle, a turreted neo-Gothic fairytale with moats and formal gardens near Utrecht.
11 km · about 20 min drive
EuropeNetherlandsNorth Holland
Oud-Loosdrecht
North Holland, Netherlands · Europe
About Oud-Loosdrecht
Oud-Loosdrecht works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kerkelanden, 11km from Kasteel de Haar.
Oud-Loosdrecht is a town located in North Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 2,035, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oud-Loosdrecht 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 Oud-Loosdrecht to your route.
About Oud-Loosdrecht
Loosdrecht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈloːzdrɛxt]) is a town in the municipality of Wijdemeren, North Holland, the Netherlands, with a population of about 8,600 inhabitants.
Loosdrecht consists of two small villages: Nieuw-Loosdrecht and Oud-Loosdrecht. Nieuw Loosdrecht covers a small area densely populated;Read more
Oud-Loosdrecht consists mainly of lakeside villas. Until 2002 Loosdrecht was a separate municipality in the province of Utrecht, covering the villages of Oud-Loosdrecht and Nieuw-Loosdrecht, and the hamlets of Breukeleveen and Muyeveld.
Loosdrecht is known for its lakes, the Loosdrechtse Plassen, which thousands of tourists visit every year. The lakes are a hotspot for the well-to-do, with several exclusive yachting clubs and restaurants lining the shores. Smaller boats can visit the Vuntus and other quieter lakes on the northern side of Loosdrecht, connected to the main lakes through a small underpass.
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Where is Oud-Loosdrecht located?
Oud-Loosdrecht is located in North Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2067 latitude, 5.0806 longitude.
What is the population of Oud-Loosdrecht?
Oud-Loosdrecht has a population of approximately 2,035 people, making it a town in Netherlands.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,035
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.2067, 5.0806
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Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Oud-Loosdrecht
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Naarden-Vesting
The best-preserved star fortification town in Europe, a double-moated six-pointed star of 17th-century ramparts enclosing a grid of gabled streets, 25 minutes from Amsterdam yet ignored by most itineraries.
11 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Dom Tower of Utrecht
The Netherlands' tallest church tower at 112 metres, standing detached from its cathedral in central Utrecht.
13 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Muiderslot
A moated red-brick medieval fortress at the mouth of the Vecht, one of the best-preserved castles in the Netherlands.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Rietveld Schröder House
Gerrit Rietveld's radical 1924 Utrecht house, the purest built statement of De Stijl with its sliding walls and Mondrian palette: UNESCO-listed and visitable on pre-booked tours.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Artis Royal Zoo
The oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838, combining a zoo, aquarium, planetarium, and botanical garden.
21 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Oud-Loosdrecht
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 52 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
- 53 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
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