Zuidlaren
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Zuidlaren is a village in the province of Drenthe
in the Northern Netherlands
. Zuidlaren has just over 10,000 inhabitants and is situated on natural heightened land which is called the Hondsrug
.
The village is part of the municipality of Tynaarlo
. Formerly the village had its own municipality called Zuidlaren, but in 1998 Zuidlaren merged with Eelde
and Vries
. The new municipality was called "Zuidlaren" at first, but was renamed to Tynaarlo in 1999. Tynaarlo
is the name of a much smaller village than Zuidlaren and is located between the 3 largest villages of the municipality: Eelde, Zuidlaren and Vries. The new town hall is located in Vries, which replaced the Laarwoud
town hall in 2004.
In the centre of the village are different important statues. The statue of a horse and two horsetraders has once been revealed by Crown Prince Willem-Alexander
of the Netherlands during the Zuidlaardermarkt
.
There is also the statue of Berend Botje, which refers to Lodewijk van Heiden (1773-1850), a Dutch seafarer. In Zuidlaren Berend Botje is better known as a song for children to be learned in kindergarten.
Another statue is located in front of the Prins Bernhardhoeve
(PBH), which is a large exhibition complex. The statue makes reference to the fire that destroyed a big part of the PBH in 1986, the statue is called 'Vriendschap Vereeuwigd' ('Friendship Immortalized'). It was so named by R.C. Zuidlaren-Anloo, the local Rotary
club, because the payment for the statue was donated by a Rotary club from Achim, Germany
.
The memorial of World War II
is situated in front of the former town hall 'Laarwoud'. The annual commemoration of the inhabitants of Zuidlaren who died during World War II is always on the 4th of May, the day before Liberation Day. The commemoration is also for the sake of people who suffer from wars today.
The windmill
of Zuidlaren is called 'De Wachter
', it is in the far east of the village. The mill specializes in corn and oil and has its own bakery and museum.
Zuidlaren is also known for its many village green
s (Dutch: brinken) .
Village greens in Zuidlaren are mostly small to sizeable grasslands with a stand of trees. The largest village green is in the centre of the village and is located next to a large square.
, an annual event with a large cattle market, a country market and a fair. There also are other markets, like the weekly small country market on Fridays and the 'Oud-Drentsche Markt' which is in summer season on Wednesdays. Another large event is NIC Zuidlaren
, an international horse riding competition.
The events in the village are often organized by the 'Zuidlaarder Ondernemers Vereniging' (ZOV). The ZOV is an organization of volunteers and is sponsored by entrepreneurs of Zuidlaren.
Drenthe
Drenthe is a province of the Netherlands, located in the north-east of the country. The capital city is Assen. It is bordered by Overijssel to the south, Friesland to the west, Groningen to the north, and Germany to the east.-History:Drenthe, unlike many other parts of the Netherlands, has been a...
in the Northern Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. Zuidlaren has just over 10,000 inhabitants and is situated on natural heightened land which is called the Hondsrug
Hondsrug
thumb|300px|The Hoogstraatje in [[Groningen |Groningen]], the northernmost [[hill]] of the HondsrugThe Hondsrug is a Dutch ridge of sand that is mainly located in the province Drenthe and partly in the province Groningen...
.
The village is part of the municipality of Tynaarlo
Tynaarlo
Tynaarlo is a municipality in the northeastern Netherlands. Though located in the province of Drenthe, many of its communities serve as suburbs of the neighbouring city of Groningen, capital of the province of the same name.- Population centres :...
. Formerly the village had its own municipality called Zuidlaren, but in 1998 Zuidlaren merged with Eelde
Eelde
Eelde is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 9 km south of Groningen. Groningen Airport Eelde is located near the village....
and Vries
Vries (Drenthe)
Vries is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 8 km north of Assen.Vries was a separate municipality until 1998, when it was merged with Eelde and Zuidlaren....
. The new municipality was called "Zuidlaren" at first, but was renamed to Tynaarlo in 1999. Tynaarlo
Tynaarlo (village)
Tynaarlo is a little village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 9 km north of Assen. It is situated between the three largest villages of the municipality: Zuidlaren, Eelde and Vries...
is the name of a much smaller village than Zuidlaren and is located between the 3 largest villages of the municipality: Eelde, Zuidlaren and Vries. The new town hall is located in Vries, which replaced the Laarwoud
Laarwoud
Laarwoud is a monumental stronghold in the centre of Zuidlaren, the Netherlands. People also describe Laarwoud as a little castle, in the Netherlands locally known as havezate . The word havezate is used in the Dutch provinces of Drenthe and Overijssel.The building as seen on the picture dates from...
town hall in 2004.
Sights of interest
A major industry in Zuidlaren is tourism, because of the varied cultural sights and attractions.In the centre of the village are different important statues. The statue of a horse and two horsetraders has once been revealed by Crown Prince Willem-Alexander
Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange
Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange is the eldest child of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus. Since 1980 he is the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is also the head of the House of Amsberg since the death of his father in 2002. He was in military service and he studied...
of the Netherlands during the Zuidlaardermarkt
Zuidlaardermarkt
The Zuidlaardermarkt is an annual cattle and country market in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. It is held on the third Tuesday in October. The cattle market is the largest in Europe....
.
There is also the statue of Berend Botje, which refers to Lodewijk van Heiden (1773-1850), a Dutch seafarer. In Zuidlaren Berend Botje is better known as a song for children to be learned in kindergarten.
Another statue is located in front of the Prins Bernhardhoeve
Prins Bernhardhoeve
The Prins Bernhardhoeve is a building complex for fairs and events in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. Opened in 1956, the complex consists of three halls which are all named after members of the Dutch royal family. The largest hall is the Prince Constantijn hall, situated next to main entrance of the...
(PBH), which is a large exhibition complex. The statue makes reference to the fire that destroyed a big part of the PBH in 1986, the statue is called 'Vriendschap Vereeuwigd' ('Friendship Immortalized'). It was so named by R.C. Zuidlaren-Anloo, the local Rotary
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
club, because the payment for the statue was donated by a Rotary club from Achim, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
The memorial of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
is situated in front of the former town hall 'Laarwoud'. The annual commemoration of the inhabitants of Zuidlaren who died during World War II is always on the 4th of May, the day before Liberation Day. The commemoration is also for the sake of people who suffer from wars today.
The windmill
Windmill
A windmill is a machine which converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. Originally windmills were developed for milling grain for food production. In the course of history the windmill was adapted to many other industrial uses. An important...
of Zuidlaren is called 'De Wachter
De Wachter, Zuidlaren
De Wachter is a smock mill in Zuidlaren, Drenthe, which has been restored to working order. The mill was built in 1851 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 41064.-History:...
', it is in the far east of the village. The mill specializes in corn and oil and has its own bakery and museum.
Village green
A village green is a common open area which is a part of a settlement. Traditionally, such an area was often common grass land at the centre of a small agricultural settlement, used for grazing and sometimes for community events...
s (Dutch: brinken) .
Village greens in Zuidlaren are mostly small to sizeable grasslands with a stand of trees. The largest village green is in the centre of the village and is located next to a large square.
Events
One of the most well known annual events in Zuidlaren is the ZuidlaardermarktZuidlaardermarkt
The Zuidlaardermarkt is an annual cattle and country market in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. It is held on the third Tuesday in October. The cattle market is the largest in Europe....
, an annual event with a large cattle market, a country market and a fair. There also are other markets, like the weekly small country market on Fridays and the 'Oud-Drentsche Markt' which is in summer season on Wednesdays. Another large event is NIC Zuidlaren
NIC Zuidlaren
NIC Zuidlaren is an international horse riding competition in Zuidlaren, the Netherlands. NIC Zuidlaren is the abbreviation of Noordelijk Internationaal Concours hippique Zuidlaren , which might be translated in English as Northern International Equestrian Contest Zuidlaren. In English NIC...
, an international horse riding competition.
The events in the village are often organized by the 'Zuidlaarder Ondernemers Vereniging' (ZOV). The ZOV is an organization of volunteers and is sponsored by entrepreneurs of Zuidlaren.