Doenrade

Doenrade (50°58′N 5°54′E) is a town in the southern Dutch province of Limburg. Historically its name has also been spelled Dudenrode and Doenradt and was along a main trade route between Germany and southern Limburg.[1] Until 1982 it was a part of the municipality of Oirsbeek but was transferred to the municipality of Schinnen. In 2019 that municipality merged with Onderbanken and Nuth to form Beekdaelen. It lies about 4 km southeast of Sittard and borders the town of Hillensberg to the north.

Doenrade
Dorp
Coordinates: 50°58′4″N 5°54′31″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityBeekdaelen
Area
  Total4.68 km2 (1.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
1,135

In 2010, Doenrade had 1,135 inhabitants.[2] The area of the town is 4.6 km², and contained 460 households.

Doenrade Castle, which was built around 1117,[3] is situated on the edge of the town and is a popular place to stay for tourists visiting Limburg as it has been turned into a hotel and restaurant. The towns rolling hills, bucolic pastureland, and historic buildings make it seems to visitors that they've stepped back in time.[4]

References

  1. Municipality of Schinnen (28 August 2014). "History of Doenrade". Municipality of Schinnen. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  2. StraatInfo (2015). "Doenrade Population". StraatInfo. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  3. Hupperetz, W.M.H. (2005), Castles in Limburg: Castles and Manors, Matrijs Publishing
  4. Municipality of Schinnen (28 August 2014). "Doenrade". Municipality of Schinnen. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.


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