Doenrade
Doenrade is a village 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. 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 | |
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Village | |
Doenrade Castle | |
Doenrade Location in the Netherlands Doenrade Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′4″N 5°54′31″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Beekdaelen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,255 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6438 & 6439 |
| Dialing code | 046 |
In 2010, Doenrade had 1,135 inhabitants. The area of the town is 4.6 km², and contained 460 households.
Doenrade Castle, which was built around 1117, 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.