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Encyclopedia > Vreeland
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Vreeland in the municipality of Loenen.

Vreeland (52°14′N 5°2′E) is a town in the Netherlands, located in the municipality of Loenen in the province of Utrecht. It is located on the river Vecht, about 2 km north of Loenen aan de Vecht. It received city rights in 1265. Vreeland is on the provincial road Vinkeveen-Hilversum (N201). Image File history File links Location of Loenen, from Dutch wikipedia Created by User:Mtcv, vrij te gebruiken = freely usable. ... Image File history File links Map_NL_-_Loenen_-_Vreeland. ... Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Loenen is a municipality in the central Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. ... Utrecht is the smallest province of the Netherlands, and is located in the center of the country. ... Satellite image of the surroundings of Utrecht showing river Vecht (c) and the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal (g). ... km redirects here. ... Loenen is a municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. ... City rights are a medieval phenomenon in the history of the Low Countries. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ...


In 2001, the town of Vreeland had 1339 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.30 km2, and contained 557 residences.[1] The statistical area "Vreeland", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1600.[2]


Economy

Vreeland is situated in the Vechtstreek, called after the river Vecht. It is surrounded by several lakes, including the Loosdrecht and Kortenhoef Lakes. River and lakes are used for water recreation. Several bike routes transverse the village, making it a touristic attraction when the weather is fine.


Two important hiking routes traverse the village: the "Floris de Vijfde" path and the "Waterlinie" path; they were opened in September 2004.


Vreeland has a Michelin star restaurant called "De Nederlanden", a pancake house "Noord-Brabant" and a cafeteria. On the fringes is a farm called "Ponderosa". The farm by itself is worth visiting and its owner organises a Country and Western festival in the beginning of July each year. The Michelin Guide or Michelin Red Guide is a guide book about restaurants and hotels, published by the Michelin company. ... Country music, once known as Country and Western music, is a popular musical form developed in the southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, spirituals, and the blues. ...


In summer there is a buzz from tourists on water as well on land. Almost every season has a festival or party, such as an Autumn Market, a Christmas Market and Queen's Day (April 30th).


In winter there is frantic skating activity, if the ice is thick enough.


Slang term, Vreeland is a way to define a girl who has made out with the sexiest guy in Chicago, "Sam Vreeland" in public without any shame or regard to one's safety.


References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.
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