Vreeland
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- This article is about the Dutch town; for information on the American con artist, see Delmart Vreeland.
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| The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Vreeland in the municipality of Loenen. |
In 2001, the town of Vreeland had 1339 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.30 km2, and contained 557 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001]. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). The statistical area "Vreeland", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1600.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005]. As of January 1, 2005.
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Vreeland is situated in the Vechtstreek, called after the river Vecht. It is surrounded by several lakes, including the Loosdrecht and Kortenhoef Lakes. River and lakes are used for water recreation. Several bike routes transverse the village, making it a touristic attraction when the weather is fine.
Two important hiking routes traverse the village: the "Floris de Vijfde" path and the "Waterlinie" path; they were opened in September 2004.
Vreeland has a Michelin star restaurant called "De Nederlanden", a pancake house "Noord-Brabant" and a cafeteria. On is fringes is a farm called "Ponderosa". The farm by itself is worth visiting and its owner organises a Country and Western festival in the beginning of July each year.
In summer there is a nice buzz from tourists on water as well on land. Almost every season has a festival or party, like an Autumn Market, a Christmas Market and Queen's Day (April 30th).
In winter there is frantic skating activity, if the ice is thick enough.
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