Towns of Gelderland (Netherlands)
Gelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands by area and lies in the east of the country, with Germany along its eastern border. Its capital is Arnhem, but the largest city is Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. On this map you learn to place the towns of Gelderland in the right spot — from Apeldoorn and Ede on the Veluwe to Doetinchem and Winterswijk in the Achterhoek.
The province has three regions: the wooded Veluwe in the centre, the Achterhoek in the east, and the river area with the Betuwe in the south, where the Rhine, the Waal and the IJssel flow through. The list also includes Zutphen, Harderwijk, Tiel, Wageningen (known for its university), Barneveld, Wijchen, Zaltbommel, Culemborg, Zevenaar and smaller places such as Elburg, Putten and Brummen.
Hop in the helicopter and find every town in Gelderland at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of Gelderland.
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What is the capital of the province of Gelderland?
The capital of the province of Gelderland is Arnhem. Arnhem lies on the Rhine at the edge of the Veluwe and is known for the Battle of Arnhem in the Second World War. It is the administrative centre, although in population it is close to Nijmegen, the largest city in the province.
What is the largest city in Gelderland?
The largest city in the province of Gelderland is Nijmegen, in the south on the river Waal. Nijmegen is regarded as the oldest city in the Netherlands and is famous for its Four Days Marches walking event. The capital, Arnhem, is nearby and roughly similar in size, followed by Apeldoorn.
What regions make up Gelderland?
Gelderland is made up of three regions: the wooded Veluwe in the centre with towns like Apeldoorn, Ede and Harderwijk; the Achterhoek in the east with Doetinchem and Winterswijk; and the river area in the south with the Betuwe, where the Rhine, Waal and IJssel flow past towns such as Tiel and Zaltbommel.
What is the most fun way to learn the towns of Gelderland?
The most fun way to learn the towns of Gelderland is to place them on the map while playing in Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the province and drop cities like Arnhem, Nijmegen, Apeldoorn and Ede onto the right spot. It is free and you go at your own pace.