Oostum
in Gemeente Winsum of Provincie Groningen, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.281 and 6.499 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 16' 50" and E 6° 29' 54"
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: 06:11 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:16 am and 4:25 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Oostum

Oostum in Gemeente Winsum (Provincie Groningen) is a town located in Netherlands about 92 mi (or 148 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Time in Oostum is now 06:11 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports closer to Oostum, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 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 45 mi (or 73 km), South-West. We saw 4 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: 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: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

6°C (44 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Van der Valk Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk

Address
5,8 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


Corps de Garde

Address
4,9 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
5,0 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


Hotel Prinsenhof

Address
5,1 mi
Martinikerkhof 23
9712 JH Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Mercure Hotel Groningen Martiniplaza

Address
5,9 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
6,0 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


NH Groningen

Address
5,3 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


Best Western Hotel Aduard

Address
2,9 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


Hotel Miss Blanche Suites & Apartments

Address
5,1 mi
Hoge Der A4
9712 AC Groningen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


University Hotel Groningen

Address
5,0 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

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

schip met bieten

Published: October 29, 2007
Length: 21:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Henk Peelen

15 oktober 2007: schip met bieten in het Van Starkenborghkanaal bij Aduard, Groningen. Het kanaal wordt hier ook wel Hoendiep genoemd, de oude naam.


Sophia Tholen

Published: October 29, 2007
Length: 48:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Henk Peelen

15 oktober 2007: De Sophia uit Tholen in het Van Starkenborghkanaal bij Aduard, Groningen. Het kanaal wordt hier ook wel Hoendiep genoemd, de oude naam.


Time trail training for Ironman Arizona

Published: February 07, 2011
Length: 16:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jerzy Kasemier

One of the last bike sets before leaving for Arizona last year! It was tough behind the car, but so much fun!


Jadi Nieuwegein

Published: October 29, 2007
Length: 05:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Henk Peelen

15 oktober 2007: De Jadi uit Nieuwegein in het Van Starkenborghkanaal bij Àduard, Groningen. Het kanaal wordt hier ook wel Hoendiep genoemd, de oude naam.


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

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


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...


Videoregistratie 'regiobijeenkomst kleine scholen', Garnwerd; 1 juli 2014

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 44:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Achter Toen

Inspirerende avond over Onderwijs & Krimp in Garnwerd ** In een volle Doorrit in Garnwerd verzamelden meer dan 150 geïnteresseerden (waaronder de schoolbestuurders van L&E en VCPO, ...


'Zeemeermin in Okkenbroek' - Tjitske Jansen en het Wisselend Toonkwintet - ZJFT 2014

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 57:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Willem Minderhout

Joost Buis trombone, lapsteel Corrie van Binsbergen gitaar Albert van Veenendaal piano Hein Offermans basgitaar, contrabas Alan Purves drums, percussie Tjitske Jansen gesproken woord.


René op de evenwichtsbalk

Published: March 25, 2012
Length: 47:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jerzy Kasemier

Doet'ie het of doet'ie het niet?


The Three Al's live in Garnwerd - ZJFT 2014

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 36:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Willem Minderhout

The Three Al's is een productie uit de Brokkenstal. Samensteller Corrie van Binsbergen combineerde twee bandleden uit haar Wisselend Toonkwintet met schrijver A.L. Snijders, bekend van zijn...


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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.

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 3 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Groningen (province)

Aduard

Aduard is a village in the municipality of Zuidhorn, in the Netherlands. It is located about 8 km northwest of Groningen. The history of Aduard dates back to the foundation in 1192 of a Cistercian abbey, where famous early Humanists like Rodolphus Agricola and Wessel Gansfort studied and lectured. The centre of the village is dominated by the so called Abdijkerk (abbey church), one of the last visible remains of the erstwhile prestigious monastery.

Located at 53.25, 6.46667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of Groningen (province), Populated places in 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 3 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hanze University Groningen

Winsum train disaster

The Winsum train disaster took place on 25 July 1980 near Winsum in the Dutch province of Groningen. 9 people died and 21 were injured. The accident took place on a single track between Sauwerd and Roodeschool which did not have ATB or signals, instead the drivers were informed by radio where other trains on the tracks were, which was a less reliable system that relied on trust. In the early foggy morning of 25 July the driver of commuter train 8726 departed from Winsum railway station.

Located at 53.3177, 6.52824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in the Netherlands, Railway accidents in 1980, 1980 in the Netherlands

Herberg Onder de Linden

Herberg Onder de Linden is a restaurant located in Aduard, in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that is awarded one Michelin star from 1992 to present. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 16.0 out of 20 points. The restaurant is in fact a continuation of Le Mérinos d'Or, a former Michelin-starred restaurant in Groningen. Onder de Linden had from the start a Michelin-star. This because head chef Geerhard Slenema could bring the Michelin-star with him from Le Mérinos d'Or.

Located at 53.2582, 6.45759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands