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Welcome to Aalten
Aalten is a municipality in the eastern Netherlands, less then two hours driving from Amsterdam.
The former municipality of Dinxperlo has been merged with Aalten on January 1, 2005.
On our internetsite you will find a lot of information about Aalten and the services of our local government. Unfortunately we can’t translate all the information into an english version, but the most important facts about history, living, working and of course tourism you can find below.
If you need more information or if you have special questions, we will be glad to help you. You can contact us on several ways:
By phone: 0031-(0)543-493333
By e-mail: info@aalten.nl
By fax: 0031-(0)543-475455
Opening hours:
All services on different places are open: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 12.30 am.
Visitor address:
Town hall Aalten, Markt 7, 7121 CS Aalten
Dependance Stationsstraat 8, 7122 AS Aalten
Data and Facts
Age structure (1-1-2010)
History
Aalten
The source of the town Aalten lies in the middle of the 8th century during the time when emperor Karl the Great overpowerd the region. All communities in the region were comitted to deliver a place for building a church. As far as it can be determined the first church in Aalten was built on the ground from the Ahof farmhouse, today known as the Pol. The churchplaces Aloadon and also Althning are built here and are named for the first time in 1152, including Bredevoort en Dinxperlo.
Bredevoort
In 1818 the stronghold town Bredevoort became a part of Aalten. The name Bredevoort is derived from the word voorde which originally meant “passage” or ford. Bredevoort has a long history and came under control of the Earl of Gelre in 1326 . In 1388 Bredevoort received town rights.
The States of Gelre gave the Manor to King Stadholder Willem III in 1696. So the Manor, in its entirety, came in to the possession of the Nassaus. One of the titles of Queen Beatrix is still “Lady of Bredevoort”, because of this.
Dinxperlo
Dinxperlo was mentioned the first time in 1260, but it is very possible that centuries before already farms were settled in the area in the east of current Dinxperlo. In the 11th century Dinxperlo belonged to the Earl of Lohn and in the 14th century it became part of Bredevoort.
Dinxperlo was ruined after World War II.
The borderline between Dinxperlo and the German village Suderwick is very special. The dutch-german borderline crosses many ground so that some of the houses can only be reached from “the other country”. One street is still separated by the borderline.
Living and business
Aalten offers attractive housing and a pleasant living climate, as wel as considerable potential for the establishment of business locations.
Nature, Recreation and Tourism
Aalten is one of the greenest villages in the Netherlands. The peace and nature of Aalten’s landscape is beautiful. No matter where you are in Aalten, a beautiful green spot is never far away.
Touristinformation
VVV Aalten / Bredevoort en Buurtschappen
Landstraat 24, 7121 CR Aalten
tel. 0031 (0)543-473052, fax 0031 (0)543-476027
e-mail: info@vvvaalten.nl
internet: http://www.vvvaalten.nl
VVV Agentschap Dinxperlo
Aaltenseweg 2
7091 AE Dinxperlo
tel. 0031 (0)315- 642050
e-mail: info@vvvdinxperlo.nl
internet: http://www.vvvdinxperlo.nl
Infocentrum Bredevoort Boekenstad
’t Zand 25, 7126 BG Bredevoort
tel. 0031 (0)543-452380, fax 0031 (0)543-452368
e-mail: booktown@planet.nl
internet: http://www.bredevoort-boekenstad.nl
Markt 12 Aalten / Musea
Markt 14,7121 CS Aalten
tel./fax 0031 (0)543-471797
E-mail adres Markt 12: aaltensemusea@planet.nl
Internet: http://www.aaltensemusea.nl en http://www.markt12.nl
Aalten is a municipality in the eastern Netherlands, less then two hours driving from Amsterdam.
The former municipality of Dinxperlo has been merged with Aalten on January 1, 2005.
On our internetsite you will find a lot of information about Aalten and the services of our local government. Unfortunately we can’t translate all the information into an english version, but the most important facts about history, living, working and of course tourism you can find below.
If you need more information or if you have special questions, we will be glad to help you. You can contact us on several ways:
By phone: 0031-(0)543-493333
By e-mail: info@aalten.nl
By fax: 0031-(0)543-475455
Opening hours:
All services on different places are open: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 12.30 am.
Visitor address:
Town hall Aalten, Markt 7, 7121 CS Aalten
Dependance Stationsstraat 8, 7122 AS Aalten
Data and Facts
| Population (1-1-2010) | 27.506 |
| By population centres |
|
| Aalten | 12.926 |
| Dinxperlo | 7.455 |
| De Heurne and the country area Dinxperlo | 983 |
| Barlo | 112 |
| Bredevoort | 1.523 |
| Lintelo | 154 |
| IJzerlo | 155 |
| Country area Aalten | 4.198 |
Age structure (1-1-2010)
| 0 - 3 Years | 1.283 |
| 4 - 12 Years | 3.093 |
| 13 - 18 Years | 2.096 |
| 19 - 39 Years | 6.245 |
| 40 - 64 Years | 10.100 |
| 65 Years and older | 4.689 |
History
Aalten
The source of the town Aalten lies in the middle of the 8th century during the time when emperor Karl the Great overpowerd the region. All communities in the region were comitted to deliver a place for building a church. As far as it can be determined the first church in Aalten was built on the ground from the Ahof farmhouse, today known as the Pol. The churchplaces Aloadon and also Althning are built here and are named for the first time in 1152, including Bredevoort en Dinxperlo.
Bredevoort
In 1818 the stronghold town Bredevoort became a part of Aalten. The name Bredevoort is derived from the word voorde which originally meant “passage” or ford. Bredevoort has a long history and came under control of the Earl of Gelre in 1326 . In 1388 Bredevoort received town rights.
The States of Gelre gave the Manor to King Stadholder Willem III in 1696. So the Manor, in its entirety, came in to the possession of the Nassaus. One of the titles of Queen Beatrix is still “Lady of Bredevoort”, because of this.
Dinxperlo
Dinxperlo was mentioned the first time in 1260, but it is very possible that centuries before already farms were settled in the area in the east of current Dinxperlo. In the 11th century Dinxperlo belonged to the Earl of Lohn and in the 14th century it became part of Bredevoort.
Dinxperlo was ruined after World War II.
The borderline between Dinxperlo and the German village Suderwick is very special. The dutch-german borderline crosses many ground so that some of the houses can only be reached from “the other country”. One street is still separated by the borderline.
Living and business
Aalten offers attractive housing and a pleasant living climate, as wel as considerable potential for the establishment of business locations.
Nature, Recreation and Tourism
Aalten is one of the greenest villages in the Netherlands. The peace and nature of Aalten’s landscape is beautiful. No matter where you are in Aalten, a beautiful green spot is never far away.
Touristinformation
VVV Aalten / Bredevoort en Buurtschappen
Landstraat 24, 7121 CR Aalten
tel. 0031 (0)543-473052, fax 0031 (0)543-476027
e-mail: info@vvvaalten.nl
internet: http://www.vvvaalten.nl
VVV Agentschap Dinxperlo
Aaltenseweg 2
7091 AE Dinxperlo
tel. 0031 (0)315- 642050
e-mail: info@vvvdinxperlo.nl
internet: http://www.vvvdinxperlo.nl
Infocentrum Bredevoort Boekenstad
’t Zand 25, 7126 BG Bredevoort
tel. 0031 (0)543-452380, fax 0031 (0)543-452368
e-mail: booktown@planet.nl
internet: http://www.bredevoort-boekenstad.nl
Markt 12 Aalten / Musea
Markt 14,7121 CS Aalten
tel./fax 0031 (0)543-471797
E-mail adres Markt 12: aaltensemusea@planet.nl
Internet: http://www.aaltensemusea.nl en http://www.markt12.nl
Gemeente Aalten | Postbus 119 | 7120 AC Aalten | Telefoon (0543) 49 33 33 | Fax (0543) 47 54 55 | E-mail info@aalten.nl