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Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

Ouderkerk aan den IJssel works well as a base: 10 minutes from Capelle aan den IJssel, 23km from Biesbosch National Park.

Ouderkerk aan den IJssel is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 4,025, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel 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 Ouderkerk aan den IJssel to your route.

About Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

Ouderkerk aan den IJssel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʌudərkɛr(ə)k aːn də(n) ˈɛisəl]; English: Ouderkerk upon IJssel) is a village in the municipality of Krimpenerwaard, in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. It is situated along the river Hollandse IJssel and has over 4000 inhabitants. Ouderkerk aan den

Read more IJssel, together with Lageweg and IJssellaan, was a separate municipality until 1 January 1985 when the municipalities in the Krimpenerwaard were reorganized and it was merged with Gouderak to form the municipality Ouderkerk. Of these, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel is the largest population centre and the location of the town hall.

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Where is Ouderkerk aan den IJssel located?

Ouderkerk aan den IJssel is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9342 latitude, 4.6361 longitude.

What is the population of Ouderkerk aan den IJssel?

Ouderkerk aan den IJssel has a population of approximately 4,025 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
4,025
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.9342, 4.6361

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 Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Kinderdijk Windmills

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 iconic 18th-century windmills in a quintessential Dutch polder landscape.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Cube Houses Rotterdam

Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.

10 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Erasmusbrug

Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Delft Markt

The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Biesbosch National Park

Freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and willow forest between Dordrecht and Werkendam, with visitor centres and car parks.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Louwman Museum

World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Madurodam

A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Kasteel de Haar

The Netherlands' largest castle, a turreted neo-Gothic fairytale with moats and formal gardens near Utrecht.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

  • Right hereErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 57 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 61 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 74 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.

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 Ouderkerk aan den IJssel.

Krimpen aan den IJssel

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Capelle aan den IJssel

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Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

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Berkenwoude

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Capelle-West

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's-Gravenland

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6 km awayPop. 10,000

Slikkerveer

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6 km awayPop. 8,750

Bolnes

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6 km awayPop. 7,650

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