Dorkwerd
in Gemeente Groningen of Provincie Groningen, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.250 and 6.512 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 15' 0" and E 6° 30' 44"
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: 03:54 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 9:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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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: 2024-05-06 08:04:52

Delve into Dorkwerd

Dorkwerd in Gemeente Groningen (Provincie Groningen) with it's 80 habitants is located in Netherlands about 91 mi (or 146 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Current time in Dorkwerd is now 03:54 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports close to Dorkwerd, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South. 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 Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) in a distance of 44 mi (or 72 km), South-West. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Groningen, Assen, Kollum, Schiermonnikoog and Drachten. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Van der Valk Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk

Address
3,6 mi
Borchsingel 53
9766 PP Eelderwolde
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Prinsenhof

Address
3,1 mi
Martinikerkhof 23
9712 JH Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NH Groningen

Address
3,3 mi
Hanzeplein 132
9713GW Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Mercure Hotel Groningen Martiniplaza

Address
3,8 mi
Expositielaan 7
9727 KA GRONINGEN
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Apollo Hotel Groningen

Address
3,8 mi
Laan van de Vrijheid 91
9728 GA Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Corps de Garde

Address
2,9 mi
Oude Boterringestraat 74
9712 GN Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:59 (lunchbreak: 0:00 - 7:30)
Weekend: 7:30 - 0:00


NH Groningen Hotel de Ville

Address
3,0 mi
Oude Boteringestraat 43-45
9712 GD Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Best Western Hotel Aduard

Address
2,5 mi
Friesestraatweg 13
9831 TB Aduard
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 5:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 0:00


De Doelen

Address
3,2 mi
Grote Markt 36
9711 LV Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


University Hotel Groningen

Address
3,0 mi
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 7b
9712 BS Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Helmetcam - must get in front (96-KZB-8)

Published: April 29, 2011
Length: 08:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Wilfred Ketelaar

Here we see a impatient car driver who want's to get in front of the line no matter what. I still overtake him, so all the hard work has been for nothing. Camera: VholdR ContourHD 1080p...


OOG Ochtendshow 11 06 2014 over popkoor AbFab

Published: June 15, 2014
Length: 51:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OOG Ochtendshow

"We zijn niet een koor van een spijkerbroek en een zwart bloesje, maar juist een koor met een eigen identiteit." Popkoor AbFab uit Groningen heeft plezier in het zingen van populaire nummers...


Favorite Spot - 360 Het Reitdiep (Groningen, The Netherlands)

Published: April 03, 2011
Length: 58:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jerzy Kasemier


lego roof deel 1

Published: September 03, 2013
Length: 28:50 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Joël Visser

volgende week komt deel 2.


4 boten in 8* minuten bij de sluis van het Reitdiep in Groningen

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 07:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sjonny Zwaailamp

bootje 1 , zeiljacht vaart in de verte door de volgende brug Boot 2 heeft voorrang bootje 3 denkt van niet Bootje 4 heeft te wachten tot alles weer open gaat terwijl het 3 minuten daar voor...


Timelapse Wegtrekkende Mist Reitdiephaven Groningen

Published: April 30, 2012
Length: 31:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tedtttt

Een timelapse van opklarende mist op de ochtend van Koninginnedag 2012 (30-4-2012). Opgenomen vanaf een balkon in Reitdiephaven, Groningen.


Carbid Schieten 2014 Reitdiep - De compilatie

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 11:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lars Penninga

http://youtu.be/BdGeLg-S6IM Het BCT zorgt voor trillende ramen in het reitdiep en een hoop plezier! Dit jaar hebben we wederom carbid geschoten. Nieuw was dit jaar de drone waarmee we schitterende...


Carbidschieten Reitdiep teaser 2014

Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 47:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lars Penninga

Kom ook kijken op 31-12-14. Iedereen is wederom van harte welkom! Zoals elk jaar vind de 2014 editie wederom plaats rond de Joeswerd (Reitdiep), Groningen. Tot dan, het Beswerd Carbid Team...


Carbid Schieten 2013 Reitdiep - De compilatie

Published: January 02, 2014
Length: 13:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lars Penninga

Uiteraard hebben we in 2013 weer carbid geschoten. Dit jaar hebben we 4 nieuwe melkbussen. Ook hebben we gebruik gemaakt van speciaal knalcarbid, wat heeft gezorgd voor extra harde knallen!...


Carbid Reitdiep teaser 2013

Published: December 21, 2013
Length: 54:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lars Penninga

Kom ook kijken op 31-12-13. Iedereen is van harte welkom! Zoals elk jaar vind deze editie wederom plaats rond de Joeswerd (Reitdiep),Groningen. Tot dan, het Beswerd Carbid Team (BCT)


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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.

Harssens

Harssens is a former town located in Groningen, Netherlands. It was already established in 14th Century with a coat of arms of a blue 'griffioen' (winged, lanky, standing lion figure). In 1604 when Warmolus Hilbrandus addressed Kaiser Rudolf II of the Holy Roman Empire the Kaiser made Hildbrandus lord of the estate and recognized the coat of arms. By 1742 the Hilbrandus manor and the church in Harssens were dismantled.

Located at 53.2642, 6.54306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Groningen (province)

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

Hanze University of Applied Sciences (UAS), Groningen is the largest "university of applied sciences" (hogeschool, vocational school) in the northern Netherlands and is located in Groningen. Hanze UAS offers various Bachelor and Master programmes in Dutch, English, and German, and works closely with international partner institutes. The school counts approximately 25,000 students and 2,700 employees.

Located at 53.2405, 6.5327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hanze University Groningen, Vocational universities in the Netherlands

Noorderplantsoen

Noorderplantsoen is an urban public park in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands, situated slightly north of the city center. Its name is Dutch for northern public garden.

Located at 53.2236, 6.55556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in the Netherlands, Urban public parks, Groningen (city), Geography of Groningen (province), Visitor attractions in Groningen (province)

Kapteyn Astronomical Institute

The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute is the department of astronomy of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The institute is named after its founder, Jacobus Cornelius Kapteyn, who lived from 1851 to 1922. Jacobus Kapteyn was appointed professor of astronomy and theoretical mechanics in 1878 at a time when no astronomical tradition, let alone an observatory, existed in Groningen. Kapteyn's first "Astronomical Laboratory" was opened in 1896.

Located at 53.2402, 6.5341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Research institutes in the Netherlands, Astronomy institutes and departments, University of Groningen

Hoogkerk

Hoogkerk is a town in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Groningen, about 4 km west of the city. Hoogkerk was a separate municipality until 1969, when it was merged with the city of Groningen.

Located at 53.2167, 6.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Groningen (province), Former municipalities of Groningen (province)

International Business School Groningen

The International Business School Groningen is the business school of the Hanze University Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands. The International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) Programme of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, founded in 1988, is the one of the oldest International Business Schools in the Netherlands. IBMS is international: approximately 60% of the students come from outside the Netherlands and over 40 nationalities are represented.

Located at 53.2405, 6.5327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Business schools in the Netherlands, Hanze University Groningen

Dorkwerd

Dorkwerd is a small village in Groningen, the Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Groningen, about 4 km northwest of the city center. Recent construction of new residential areas have brought the city to less than 500 meters from the village of Dorkwerd. Dorkwerd is one of the smallest villages of Groningen, consisting of a church and a few farms. According to the 19th century historian A.J.

Located at 53.25, 6.5125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Groningen (province)

School of Facility Management Groningen

The School of Facility Management Groningen belongs to the Hanze University Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands and offers a BBA degree programme in International Facility Management. School of Facility Management is international: students come from the European Union countries, Middle East, Middle America and the Far East and can follow careers both in the Netherlands and abroad. The language used is English.

Located at 53.2405, 6.5327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hanze University Groningen

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