Saaksum
in Gemeente Zuidhorn of Provincie Groningen, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.313 and 6.419 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 18' 47" and E 6° 25' 9"
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: 03:57 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:42 am and 4:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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 Saaksum

Saaksum in Gemeente Zuidhorn (Provincie Groningen) with it's 90 habitants is a city located in Netherlands about 91 mi (or 146 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Current time in Saaksum is now 03:57 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports closer to Saaksum, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Eelde Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 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 Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), South-West. We saw 2 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, Kollum, Schiermonnikoog, Assen 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 / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Hotel Aduard

Address
4,6 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


Videos from this area

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

Oranjerun Oldehove 2012 - 10mijl, ~1Km punt

Published: April 30, 2012
Length: 15:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Garmt op de Loop

Garmt op de Loop, Blog en Foto's: http://www.garmtopdeloop.nl/blog-en-fotos/_article/oranjerun-oldehove-2012.html.


Intocht Sinterklaas Oldehove 2013

Published: November 24, 2013
Length: 33:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: klaasre

Vorig jaar gebeurde er van alles in Oldehove "project pepernoot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duC_E5l5IaE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUZq22S7pcfpC9e5elRhHKkQ daarom is meneer Lammert ...


Koopwoning: Schipvaart 3, OLDEHOVE

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Makelaardijhamming

Schipvaart 3 te Oldehove UNIEK KARAKTERISTIEK HUIS- PRACHTIGE PLEK- VEEL RUIMTE- FRAAIE TUIN- GROTE SCHUUR- VEEL HOBBYRUIMTE- VEEL SLAAPKAMERS- VEEL ...


Spelweek Oldehove 2012 Spijker Slaan

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 01:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij

Een aantal jongens die spijkers slaan.


Spelweek Oldehove 2012 Woensdag luchtkussens 1

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij

Op en over de luchtkussens!


Spelweek 2012 Oldehove Woensdag luchtkussens

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij

Kinderen staan te springen om de tobbedansen over te gaan!


Spelweek Oldehove 2012 Woensdag luchtkussens 3

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij

Op en over de luchtkussens!


Spelweek Oldehove 2012 vrijdag brandbult 3

Published: August 25, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij


Spelweek Oldehove 2012 Woensdag luchtkussens 2

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 05:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij

Op en over de luchtkussens!


Spelweek Oldehove 2012 Bonte Avond Benen voelen 2

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 01:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Douwe van der Leij


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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.

Our Lady the Garden Enclosed

The Roman Catholic Hermitage of Our Lady, the Garden Enclosed is situated in the former parish church of Warfhuizen, a village in the extreme north of the Netherlands. It is the only Dutch hermitage currently inhabited by a hermit. The name draws upon the traditional epithet for the Virgin Mary ("Our Lady") of hortus conclusus or enclosed garden. The hermitage was founded in 2001 as the dwelling of a Roman Catholic consecrated hermit.

Located at 53.3428, 6.4249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marian shrines, Hermitages, Christian monasteries in the Netherlands, Roman Catholic devotions, Marian devotions, Titles of Mary, Buildings and structures in Groningen (province), Visitor attractions in Groningen (province)

Ezinge

Ezinge is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Winsum, about 15 km northwest of the city of Groningen. Ezinge is the oldest, constantly inhabited village in The Netherlands and is in archeological context referred to as "the Pompeii of the North" Ezinge was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Winsum.

Located at 53.3167, 6.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Groningen (province), Former municipalities of Groningen (province)

Oldehove, Groningen

Oldehove is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Zuidhorn, about 16 km northwest of the city of Groningen. Oldehove was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Zuidhorn.

Located at 53.3, 6.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Groningen (province), Former municipalities of Groningen (province)

Schathoes

Schathoes is a restaurant since January 2012 located in Den Ham in the Netherlands. It is housed in the Piloersemaborg, an old borg. Formerly, the restaurant was known as Schathoes Verhildersum and was housed in Leens. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 2004-2012. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 15 out of 20 points. Owner and head chef of Schathoes is Dick Soek.

Located at 53.2761, 6.41757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Saaxum