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Rhenen is a town in the Dutch province Utrecht.
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It is located in the southeastern tip of Utrecht, on the flanks of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Lower Rhine. About 11,000 people live in the town. 19,000 people live in the entire municipality of Rhenen (with the surrounding villages of Elst and Achterberg).
History
Rhenen is a town with a fraught history. Because it was strategically located in the far east of the diocese of Utrecht in the past, it has been subjected to a lot of war violence over the centuries. In 1940 almost the entire city was destroyed by attacks. Even during the war, the city was rebuilt, but this was done in the old style. Although Rhenen looks old, the buildings are generally quite new. The Old Town Hall and the stately Cunera Church are the only old buildings that survived the war and can still be admired in their full glory today.
Literally and figuratively the highlight of Rhenen is this Cunerakerk. This church could be financed thanks to the many pilgrimages. Until the Reformation in 1580, Rhenen attracted an immense number of pilgrims, who went to the town to honor the Holy Cunera. The income from this early form of tourism guaranteed the financing of the 81.8 meter high Cuneratoren. The construction of this tower started in 1492 and took almost forty years; it was not completed until 1531.
Geography
Rhenen is located on the Utrecht Hill Ridge and the Gelderland Valley and is separated from the by the course of the Lower Rhine Betuwe. In the vicinity of Rhenen you will find forest, water and agriculture.
Arrive
By train
Rhenen has a train station from where Sprinters run to Veenendaal Centrum, Utrecht Central, Amsterdam Central and Uitgeest.
By bus
Several bus lines run through Rhenen to, among others, Utrecht, Tiel, Veenendaal and Wageningen.
By boat
Rhenen is located on the Lower Rhine and has a passenger harbor on Veerplein.
Travel around
Cycle paths run throughout the city and it is therefore doable to travel through them by bicycle. However, experienced hikers will also be able to reach all points of interest on foot.
To look at
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- Cunera Church. Until the reform in 1580, Rhenen attracted many pilgrims in connection with the veneration of Saint Cunera. The 82 meter high Cunera Church was built with the money that came in to Rhenen. It is possible to climb this tower accompanied by a guide.
- Grebbeberg with the Field of Honor.
- Grebbe Line.
To do
- National Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug. This nature reserve runs through the southeast of the province, up to Driebergen-Rijsenburg, more than 22 km away. The park is popular for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
- Old Hand Zoo. In 2012, this zoo celebrated its 80th anniversary.
To buy
The most important shopping center is located at the Frederik van de Palatinate court.
Food
Rhenen has several restaurants, including Tanteloes, which is located right on the Lower Rhine. Rhenen works together with the municipalities in the regional FoodValley partnership Barneveld, Ede, Nijkerk, Renswoude, Scherpenzeel, Veenendaal and Wageningen.
Going out
stay overnight
Budget
- Mini-campsite "De Brink", Weteringsteeg 45, Achterberg
- Allure Park "De Thijmse Berg", Nieuwe Veenendaalseweg 229-231, Rhenen
- Caravan park "De Tabaksschuur", Bosweg 3 in Elst (U)
- Camping "Bergbad", Oude Veensegrindweg 76, Rhenen
Average
- De Deel (at mini-camping "De Brink"), Weteringsteeg 45, Achterberg "Onder Ons", De Dijk 26, Rhenen
Expensive
- Hotel "t Paviljoen", Grebbeweg 103-105 in Rhenen
Contact
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