Hoogblokland
in Gemeente Giessenlanden of South Holland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.875 and 4.976 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 52' 30" and E 4° 58' 35"
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: 05:57 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 9:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Touring Hoogblokland

Hoogblokland in Gemeente Giessenlanden (South Holland) with it's 1,090 residents is a town located in Netherlands about 35 mi (or 56 km) south of Amsterdam, the country's capital place.

Time in Hoogblokland is now 05:57 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Hoogblokland, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Rotterdam Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), West. 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 Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), West. We collected 3 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Utrecht, 's-Hertogenbosch, Amsterdam, Turnhout and Haarlem. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Goud en Zilver

Address
3,2 mi
Langendijk 60
4201 CJ Gorinchem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 10:30 - 15:00)
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 10:30 - 15:00)


Tulip Inn Meerkerk

Address
1,7 mi
Energieweg 116
4231 DJ Meerkerk
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Campanile - Gorinchem

Address
2,7 mi
Franklinweg 1
4207 HX Gorinchem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Videos from this area

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

Brandweer Gorinchem heeft een drukke avond

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 37:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hulpdiensten Gorinchem

Brandweer Gorinchem heeft het drukke avond Vanmiddag om 16;40 werd de brandweer opgeroepen voor een afvalbrand aan de Van Neercasselstraat. De brandweer kwam met spoed ter plaatse.


Jeugdbrandweer wedstrijden Papland Gorinchem. 19-4-2014.

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 21:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hulpdiensten Gorinchem

Jeugdbrandweer wedstrijden Papland Gorinchem 19-4-2014.


2x Prio 1 Politie + A1 18-175 aanrijding Gorinchem

Published: March 11, 2015
Length: 48:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hulpdiensten Gorinchem

2x Prio 1 Politie + A1 18-175 naar een aanrijding Stalkaarsen/Dokter Hiemstralaan Gorinchem. Meer informatie en foto's: ...


Prio 1 Oefening Betuwelijn Gorinchem.

Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 10:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hulpdiensten Gorinchem

Hulpdiensten met spoed naar grote oefening Grip 1 Betuwelijn in Gorinchem alarmering: Prio oefening!!!! OD891 OD549 TS803 TS812 SSA2 TS807 TS808 HV178 SBH021 AGS198 HO191 WV887 ...


Brand Papland Gorinchem

Published: January 08, 2012
Length: 10:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mennonederland

Intussen zijn de daders gepakt en worden nu berecht UPDATE: naar aanleiding van de brand in de bakkerij Van der Meer aan Papland, twee personen zijn aangehouden voor brandstichting.Het betreft ...


Zomerfeest Gorinchem Jeroen Boom

Published: August 31, 2008
Length: 43:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: zomerfeesten

Deze clip kan ook in hoge kwaliteit bekeken worden. Zomerfeest Gorinchem Jeroen Boom.


Suspended Access Platforms - XSPlatforms

Published: January 14, 2011
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: XSPlatforms

The elevated working platforms of XSPlatforms are very flexible, safe and easy to assemble. The platform hangs from davits, with two electronic hoists positioned on each end of the platform,...


XSLinked Ceiling (installed on a steel structure)

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 57:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: XSPlatforms

The XSLinked Ceiling system can be installed on concrete walls ceilings or on steel structures such as steel I-beams. This system has always to be used in combination with a shock absorber,...


Bergambacht F1 wint op 25 mei 2013 de 1e prijs in Arkel

Published: May 26, 2013
Length: 20:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Ieperen

Deelnemende teams: ASV Arkel F1; GJS F2; Heukelum F1; RKTVC F3.


Aspiranten Jeugdbrandweer Oud-beijerland HD Gorichem 2014

Published: April 27, 2014
Length: 32:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Bestebreur

Aspiranten Jeugdbrandweer Oud-beijerland HD Gorichem 2014.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Linge

For the WWII war hero, see Martin Linge. For the boat designer, see Jan Herman Linge. For Hitler's valet, see Heinz Linge. For the fictional CIA agent, see Malko Linge. The Linge is a river in the Betuwe that is 99.8 km long, which makes it one of the longest rivers that flow entirely within the Netherlands. It starts near the village Doornenburg near the German border. A legend tells us that if there will be no more pigs grazing at the castle of Doornenburg, the river will dry out.

Located at 51.8333, 4.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Netherlands, Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, Communes of Indre

Meerkerk

Meerkerk is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Zederik, and lies about 9 km north of Gorinchem. In 2001, the town of Meerkerk had 2281 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.71 km², and contained 818 residences. The statistical area "Meerkerk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2310.

Located at 51.9167, 5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland, Former municipalities of South Holland

Hoogblokland

Hoogblokland is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Giessenlanden, and lies about 4 km north of Gorinchem. In 2001, the village of Hoogblokland had 935 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.25 km², and contained 372 residences. The statistical area "Hoogblokland", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1100.

Located at 51.8667, 4.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland, Former municipalities of South Holland

De Gieser Wildeman

De Gieser Wildeman is a restaurant in Noordeloos, Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star for the period 2006–present. The choice of name was inspired by two things: the River Giessen, flowing past the restaurant, and the Gieser Wildeman, a type of culinary pear and one of the favourite dishes of the head chef. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 15 out of 20 points. Head chef of De Gieser Wildeman is René Tichelaar.

Located at 51.9016, 4.9392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands

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Groote Haar: A15/A27 Gorinchem, Groote Haar (source)

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