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For use as a surname, see Achterberg (surname). Village in Utrecht, Netherlands
Achterberg
Village
Corn fields in the direction of Rhenen, seen from AchterbergCorn fields in the direction of Rhenen, seen from Achterberg
Achterberg is located in Utrecht (province)AchterbergAchterbergLocation in the NetherlandsShow map of Utrecht (province)Achterberg is located in NetherlandsAchterbergAchterbergAchterberg (Netherlands)Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 51°58′18″N 5°35′8″E / 51.97167°N 5.58556°E / 51.97167; 5.58556
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityRhenen
Area
 • Total0.38 km (0.15 sq mi)
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Population
 • Total1,670
 • Density4,400/km (11,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code3911
Dialing code0317

Achterberg is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is part of the municipality of Rhenen and it lies about 5 km west of Wageningen.

The village was first mentioned in 1417 as Achterbergh, and means "(settlement) behind the hill". Achterberg developed as an esdorp on the northern flank of a hill near castle Ter Horst. The castle was built in 1160 and demolished in 1528. In 1840, Achterberg was home to 1,043 people. In 1940, the village was the scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of the Grebbeberg. The grist mill Crescendo was built in 1886 and destroyed in 1945 during a battle.

Gallery

  • Estate Stuivenes Estate Stuivenes
  • Former castle Ter Horst (16th century) Former castle Ter Horst (16th century)
  • Church of Achterberg Church of Achterberg
  • Railway bridge Railway bridge

References

  1. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 3911AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. "Achterberg - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  4. Ronald Stenvert & Chris Kolman (1996). "Achterberg" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9757 7. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  5. "Achterberg". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.


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