Harssens
in Gemeente Winsum of Provincie Groningen, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.264 and 6.543 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 15' 51" and E 6° 32' 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: 11:01 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:14 am and 4:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Discover Harssens

Harssens in Gemeente Winsum (Provincie Groningen) is a town in Netherlands about 92 mi (or 149 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital city.

Current time in Harssens is now 11:01 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports near Harssens, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 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 46 mi (or 74 km), South-West. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, 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: 3°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Corps de Garde

Address
3,1 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


Van der Valk Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk

Address
4,8 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
3,2 mi
Martinikerkhof 23
9712 JH Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Apollo Hotel Groningen

Address
4,4 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


Mercure Hotel Groningen Martiniplaza

Address
4,3 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


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


NH Groningen Hotel de Ville

Address
3,2 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


Hampshire Hotel Groningen Centre

Address
3,7 mi
Radesingel 50
9711 EK Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Hampshire Hotel Plaza Groningen

Address
4,9 mi
Laan Corpus den Hoorn 300
9728 JT Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


City Hotel Groningen

Address
3,5 mi
Gedempte Kattendiep 25
9711 PM Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
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...


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

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


koenknoet en spoempies holiday!

Published: August 11, 2008
Length: 36:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: stefcoNLmarcoDuits

Koenknoet en spoempie hebben een reis naar oostenrijk gewonnen ze zullen daar wel de boel op stelten zetten...


werkboot bij de Paddepoel-brug in Groningen

Published: April 09, 2008
Length: 19:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Henk Peelen

Woensdag 2 april 2008: een werkboot vaart in het Van Starkenborgh kanaal, ter hoogte van Groningen-stad.


Kids game

Published: September 24, 2011
Length: 41:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OutsideInnovation

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Molen Koningslaagte vanaf trein gefilmd

Published: March 20, 2009
Length: 16:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tutemo

Poldermolen Koningslaagte bij een koude ochtend met mistbanken boven de grond bij zonsopgang.


Bikeroad 'Sprikkenburg' along Van Starkenborghkanaal, Groningen, Netherlands

Published: August 01, 2012
Length: 11:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: piwifrl

Bikeroad 'Sprikkenburg' along Van Starkenborgkanaal (channel) between the bridges Paddepoelsterbrug and Walfridusbrug (railwaybridge), Groningen, Netherlands.


Braindrain in the northern Netherlands? No problem!

Published: September 30, 2008
Length: 43:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kennisdebat

The labour market of the Northern part of the Netherlands is catching up with the rest of the country. Still a lot of students of Groningen University leave the region, because they cant find...


Freshman Orientation Speech

Published: November 14, 2013
Length: 04:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martijn Groenbroek

I delivered a speech to 400 new students of the Hanze University School of Facility Management on my experiences with the curriculum, the various activities I have participated in during three...


Real estate fraud?

Published: February 28, 2008
Length: 14:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kennisdebat

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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 0 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hanze University Groningen, Vocational universities in the Netherlands

Sauwerd

Sauwerd is a village in the municipality of Winsum, Groningen, Netherlands. Until the local government reorganization of 1990 the village was the head of the former municipality of Adorp. The village of Sauwerd is 10 to 15 kilometers away from the nearest city, Groningen. The village is built on a wierde, from which it gets the second part of its name. It is inhabited by an estimated 1,100 people.

Located at 53.3, 6.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Research institutes in the Netherlands, Astronomy institutes and departments, University of Groningen

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 2 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 2 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hanze University Groningen

Frank Mohr Institute

Founded in 1996, the Frank Mohr Institute is the institute for Graduate Studies and Research in the Arts and Emerging Media of the Hanze University Groningen in the Netherlands. In cooperation with the University of Groningen, the institute accommodates three MFA courses: Painting, Interactive Media and Environments (IME) and Scenography.

Located at 53.2259, 6.55833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hanze University Groningen

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