Ballast
in Gemeente Coevorden of Provincie Drenthe, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.672 and 6.733 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 40' 19" and E 6° 43' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:32 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 8:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Ballast

Ballast in Gemeente Coevorden (Provincie Drenthe) with it's 1,710 habitants is a city located in Netherlands about 80 mi (or 129 km) east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ballast is now 11:32 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Ballast, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Nordhorn-Lingen Airport in Germany in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km). The closest airport in Netherlands is Twenthe Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 39 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Schokland and Surroundings in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), West. We saw 6 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Laar, Wielen, Emlichheim, Itterbeck and Wilsum. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

16°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Center Parcs De Huttenheugte

Address
1,8 mi
Reindersdijk 55
7751 SH Coevorden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kasteel Coevorden - Hotel de Vlijt

Address
0,8 mi
Het Kasteel 29
7741 GC Coevorden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Hotel Talens

Address
0,8 mi
Sallandsestraat 51
7741 HN Coevorden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Aan de Keukentafel - Wisselwinkel - Coevorden - Like en deel!!!

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 27:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Annelies Koops

Om mij te helpen aan de keukentafel te beginnen: Like en deel!!! Ook op facebook kun je me vinden https://www.facebook.com/aandekeukentafelcoevorden Coevorden heeft te kampen met leegstand.


InZicht: Coevorden (NL) - Kasteel en Weeshuisweide

Published: January 15, 2014
Length: 00:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jan Geerling

Het Kasteel van Coevorden is nu een luxe hotel dat prachtig is opgeknapt. De historische inpassing van het kasteel, als motte, is zorgvuldig in het stadsbeeld teruggebracht. Tussen het eeuwenoude...


@feestband Boston Tea Party @Parkfestival Coevorden

Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: feestband Boston Tea Party

trots om te spelen in de after party na Ilse DeLange en Van Velzen. Coevorden, rules! Op naar vele andere succesvolle edities! Met dank aan Parkfestival Coevorden, Bert Strijker, RTV Drenthe,...


06-07-2014. Grachtenloop, Coevorden, The Netherlands (10 km)

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 56:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Toli Schanssema

Deze Grachtenloop in Coevorden is een hardloopwedstrijd over 10 km. Het parcours bestaauit een ronde van 2,5 km die 4 keer moest worden gelopen. Deze video is gemaakt door Frans Scheuneman ...


06-07-2014. Grachtenloop, Coevorden (DR) , The Netherlands 5 km

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 53:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Toli Schanssema

Deze Grachtenloop in Coevorden is een hardloopwedstrijd over 5 km. Het parcours bestaat uit een ronde van 2,5 km die 2 keer moest worden gelopen. Deze video is gemaakt door Frans Scheuneman.


Spoorwegovergang Coevorden/ Passage a Niveau/ Railroad-/ Level Crossing/ Bahnübergang

Published: March 04, 2015
Length: 35:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Menno van Beelen

De Stoptrein naar Zwolle passeert de Sallandseweg The Regional Rail to Zwolle passes the Sallandseweg Das Naverkehrzug nach Zwolle fahrt durch die Sallandseweg im Coevorden Le Train ...


Coevorden

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 31:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fotografie Ring Foto De Boer


Spoorwegovergang Coevorden/ Passage a Niveau/ Railroad-/ Level Crossing/ Bahnübergang

Published: March 03, 2015
Length: 32:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Menno van Beelen

De Stoptrein naar Emmen passeert de Wethouder Donkerstraat The Regional Rail to Emmen passes the Wethouder Donkerstraat Das Naverkehrzug nach Emmen fahrt durch die Wethouder ...


Trein botst tegen vrachtwagen op spoorwegovergang in Coevorden

Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 27:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 112inactievideo

Trein botst tegen vrachtwagen op spoorwegovergang in Coevorden (na het ongeval) meer info op www.112inactie.nl.


Gaslek in het centrum van Coevorden

Published: February 06, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 112inactievideo

Coevorden - Vrijdagmiddag is bij werkzaamheden aan de watereleiding is de gasleiding lek geraakt in het centrum van Coevorden. De omgeving rondom het gaslek is ruim afgezet met linten. De...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Coevorden

Coevorden is a municipality and a city in the northeastern Netherlands. During the municipal reorganisation in the province in 1998, Coevorden merged with Dalen, Sleen, Oosterhesselen and Zweeloo.

Located at 52.6667, 6.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in the Netherlands, Municipalities of Drenthe, Star forts

Dalen

Dalen is an old village and a former municipality in the northeastern Netherlands, in the province of Drenthe. Since 1998, Dalen has been part of the municipality of Coevorden. There are many shops and restaurants, bakeries and a pub called the D'aolle Bakkerij. The village is known for its two windmills which are open to the public. There is also a family resort within bicycle riding distance from there called 'De Huttenheugte'.

Located at 52.7, 6.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Drenthe, Former municipalities of Drenthe

Pikveld

Pikveld is a small suburb of the town of Coevorden in the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands. It has about a population of 2000. Coevorden itself has a population of about 15000.

Located at 52.6667, 6.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Drenthe

Hoogehaar

Hoogehaar is a village in the Netherlands and it is part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe. Hoogehaar has an altitude of 9 meters (32 feet).

Located at 52.6667, 6.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Drenthe

De Bente

De Bente is a village in the Netherlands and it is part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe. Its altitude is 9 meters (32 feet).

Located at 52.6667, 6.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Drenthe

Ballast, Coevorden

Ballast is a village in the Netherlands and it is part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe. Its elevation is 9 meters (32 feet).

Located at 52.6667, 6.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Drenthe

De Arend, Coevorden

De Arend is a smock mill in Coevorden, in Drenthe province of the Netherlands. It was built in 1894. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 11493.

Located at 52.6594, 6.72444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Drenthe, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Industrial buildings completed in 1894, Rijksmonuments in Drenthe

De Bente, Dalen

De Bente is a smock mill in Dalen, in Drenthe province of the Netherlands. It was built in 1814. The mill has been restored to full working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 44563

Located at 52.6881, 6.75139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Windmills in Drenthe, Smock mills in the Netherlands, Industrial buildings completed in 1814, Rijksmonuments in Drenthe