Westerkwartier is a region and municipality in the west of the province of Groningen, in the Netherlands. The northern part, around the town of Zuidhorn, consists mainly of a marsh landscape with wierden (artificial dwelling mounds). This area is also known under the name Middag-Humsterland, and under that name designated a 'National Landscape'. The southern part, around the town of Leek, is characterised by its bocage landscape.
了解
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The Westerkwartier, Dutch for Western Quarter (of Groningen province), is a historical region bordering the provinces of Friesland to the west and Drenthe to the south. The region is organised as a single municipality since 2019. Until 2018, the region consisted of four municipalities: Leek, Zuidhorn, Grootegast, and Marum.
The Westerkwartier region is a rural area with dozens of larger and smaller towns, villages and hamlets. The larger towns function as commuter towns for Groningen city. These largest towns are Leek, Zuidhorn, Marum, and Tolbert. Other main villages include Grootegast, Grijpskerk, Aduard, and Zevenhuizen.
Middag-Humsterland
[]Middag-Humsterland is in the north of the Westerkwartier region, as well as partly in the Hogeland region. The region is one of the oldest cultural landscapes of Western Europe. Around 800 AD, Middag-Humsterland was one of the most densely populated areas of the Netherlands. Nowadays it is known as a quiet and historic region. Before dikes were built, starting around the beginning of the second millennium, people in this region built artificial hills (called wierde) to shelter themselves and their stock from the high tide. In 1995, this collection of 'wierden' was added to UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites.
旅游信息
[]There are two tourist information centres in the Westerkwartier region. In addition, a lot of touristic information on Groningen province, including the Westerkwartier region, can be obtained from the central Tourist Information Office in the city centre of Groningen city.
- 尼恩奥德庄园信息中心, Nienoord 20, Leek (在尼恩奥德博物馆、游泳池和主题公园的停车场处), ☏ +31 594 512 230. 周一至周五 09:00-17:00,周六周日 10:00-17:00. 尼恩奥德庄园信息中心,也作为利克和韦斯特夸蒂尔地区旅游信息中心。

- 马鲁姆旅游信息中心, Kruisweg 1, Marum (在 De Kruisweg 餐厅), ☏ +31 594 641 202. 在 De Kruisweg 餐厅提供关于马鲁姆和韦斯特夸蒂尔地区旅游信息,该餐厅位于马鲁姆中心地带。

抵达
[]乘汽车
[]The Westerkwartier region is traversed by the A7 motorway, just 10 minutes west of Groningen city. The Westerkwartier is about 1.5 hours by car from Amsterdam, and 40 minutes from the German border (Emsland). From Groningen city, the key direct highway to the north of the Westerkwartier region (Zuidhorn and surroundings) is the N355.
乘火车
[]Only the northern part of the Westerkwartier region can be accessed by train. A direct train service connects the stations of Zuidhorn and Grijpskerk twice per hour with Groningen (to Zuidhorn 12 minutes, €3; to Grijpskerk 17 minutes, €4.20) and Leeuwarden (to Zuidhorn 38 minutes, €8.10; to Grijpskerk 32 minutes, €6.80). The trains are operated by Arriva. From other parts of the Netherlands, transfer at Groningen station.
乘巴士
[]Local bus operator Qbuzz operates bus routes from the city of Groningen to virtually every village in the Westerkwartier region.
- Bus line 3 (Groningen-Leek-Tolbert): frequent and fast bus line (2-6 times/hour; 20 minutes; €5). There are several bus stops in Leek, with bus stop Centrum serving the town centre and southern side of the Nienoord estate; and bus stop Westerheerdtlaan serving the western side of the Nienoord estate.
- Bus line 39 (Groningen-Zuidhorn-Grootegast): local bus route serving many villages in the northern Westerkwartier, including Aduard, Niekerk, Oldekerk, Sebaldeburen, Doezum, Kornhorn and Opende, and continuing to Surhuisterveen in Friesland.
- Bus line 85 (Groningen-Leek-Zevenhuizen-Oosterwolde): local bus route serving the village of Zevenhuizen, and continuing to Oosterwolde in Friesland.
- Bus line 88 (Groningen-Oostwold-Leek): local bus route serving the villages of Oostwold, Lettelbert, and Midwolde, and the northern side of the Nienoord estate.
- Bus line 89 (Groningen-Leek-Tolbert-Marum-De Wilp-Drachten): local bus route serving several villages around Marum, and continuing to Drachten in Friesland.
In addition, Leek is served by bus line 83 from Assen via Roden to Leek.
骑自行车
[]There are many bicycle routes leading into the Westerkwartier region. From the central square in Groningen city, the Grote Markt, Leek (18 km) and Zuidhorn (13 km) are clearly signposted the entire way for cyclists.
四处逛逛
[]在韦斯特夸蒂尔地区,最快捷的出行方式是驾车。但骑自行车也很方便,因为主要城镇和村庄都有清晰的自行车指示牌,并且大多数情况下都有独立的自行车道。
The bus routes as mentioned above may be used to get around within the region. However, these mostly offer east-west connections, and north-south connections are scarce. For example, to get from Zuidhorn to Leek by public transport, the fastest way is via Groningen (using the train and bus line 3).
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[]博物馆
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- 尼恩奥德城堡 (荷兰国家马车博物馆), Nienoord 1, Leek (在尼恩奥德庄园南侧). 3月-10月:周二-周日 11:00-17:00. 历史悠久的庄园,拥有美丽的花园和荷兰国家马车博物馆,收藏有各种马车和雪橇。 成人 €6.

- 阿杜瓦尔修道院博物馆 (圣贝尔纳杜斯庭院), Hofstraat 45, Aduard, ☏ +31 50 403 2109. 4月-10月 周二-周六 10:00-17:00,周日 13:00-17:00;11月-3月 仅周日 13:00-17:00. 博物馆展出曾在此地阿杜瓦尔的熙笃会修道院。博物馆位于一座16世纪的房屋内,以及修道院13世纪的医务室。 成人 €4.

- 阿贝尔·塔斯曼博物馆, Kompasstraat 1a, Lutjegast (在 Grootegast 以北 3 公里), ☏ +31 6 5380 4741. 周二-周六 13:30-16:30. 博物馆展出伟大的17世纪荷兰航海家、探险家和商人,他出生于此。阿贝尔·塔斯曼是第一位到达塔斯马尼亚、新西兰和斐济的欧洲人。收藏品包括他曾到访过的岛屿的旧航海图、书籍和艺术品。 免费入场,但欢迎捐款.

- 't Steenhuus 博物馆 (Iwema-steenhuis), ‘t Pad 15A, Niebert (在从 Leek 到 Marum 的主路旁), ☏ +31 594 549 657. 5月-10月 周四、周六、周日 13:30-17:00. 一座约公元1400年的防御性别墅建筑,内设一个小博物馆,展示旧手工艺,包括烘焙工艺。 成人 €2.50.

- 犹太小学校博物馆, Samuel Leviestraat 10, Leek. 周二-周五下午. 利克犹太历史的纪念碑和博物馆,位于一栋非常小的旧校舍内。

- 乐高博物馆, Legolaan 1c, Grootegast. 周三、周五 13:00-17:00,周六、周日 10:00-17:00. 位于前乐高荷兰总部大楼内,博物馆展示丹麦塑料积木玩具。可参观和玩耍。 €5.

教堂
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- 米德沃尔德教堂, Hoofdstraat 134, Midwolde (在米德沃尔德,尼恩奥德庄园的北侧). 12世纪的教堂,内有陵墓

活动
[]景点
[]- 尼恩奥德家庭公园, Nienoord 20, Leek. 3月-10月:每日 10:00-18:00. 家庭主题公园,设有大型游乐场、动物园和大型模型火车公园。 €8.

徒步
[]- On the website Westerkwartierpluspad[dead link]a walking route of 165 km across the entire Westerkwartier region (and the border region in Friesland province) has been outlined. The route consists of nine day hikes of about 20 km each. Even though the website is in Dutch, the maps are self-explanatory.
- 't Blôde Fuottenpaad (赤脚小径,The Barefoot Path), Opende (小径从 Opende 的 Kaleweg 5 号农场开始). 一条约 3 公里长的短途步行道,设计为赤脚行走。途中您需要攀爬、悬挂,尤其是在小径、桥梁和障碍物上行走。

水上运动
[]- 韦斯特夸蒂尔水上运动中心, Hoofdstraat 190, Lettelbert, ☏ +31 594 517 539, watersport@lettelbert.com. 提供皮划艇和独木舟租赁,可在韦斯特夸蒂尔运河和 Leekstermeer 湖上划行。

- Cnossen Leekstermeer, Meerweg 13, Nietap, ☏ +31 594 512 073, info@cnossenleekstermeer.nl. 帆船、独木舟、皮划艇和冲浪板租赁,以及帆船课程,位于 Leekstermeer 湖畔。

购物
[]营业时间
[]The town centres of Leek, Zuidhorn, Grootegast, and Marum have a variety of shops. In many of the other villages there are a few shops such as supermarkets and bakeries. In general, shops are opened M-F from 09:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 17:00. In Leek, Zuidhorn and Grootegast, shops are open until 21:00 on Friday nights, and in Marum on Thursday nights. Supermarkets are open 08:00 to 21:00 or 22:00 daily, except for Sundays. Most shops are closed on Sundays, but some supermarkets in Leek and Tolbert open in the afternoon 13:00-18:00.
地区特产
[]- 't Kappertje 熟食店, Hoofdstraat 29B, Zuidhorn. 周一休息.

- Het Lekkere Winkeltje, Samuel Leviestraat 1, Leek. 周一休息.

- La Pasión 熟食店, Samuel Leviestraat 51c, Leek. 周一休息.

餐饮
[]- Breed 餐厅, Nieuwe Streek 35, ☏ +31 594 696 128. 每日除周二外. “世界餐厅”,提供无限量自助餐。 无限量自助餐 €25-30.

- [死链] Samiramis, Hoofdstraat 109, Grootegast, ☏ +31 594 612 222. 周三-周日 17:00 起. 位于 Grootegast 市中心的地中海餐厅,由一位埃及老板经营。 主菜约 €20.

- 尼恩奥德煎饼城堡, Midwolderweg 19, Leek. 每日 12:00-20:00. 传统荷兰煎饼

- De Buren 餐厅咖啡馆, Tolberterstraat 13, Leek. 周二-周日 10:00-21:00.

- Piloersema 庄园 (Hamsterborg), Sietse Veldstraweg 25, Den Ham GN, ☏ +31 50 403 1362. 周三-周六晚餐,周日午餐. 一座庄园(manor house),现在作为餐厅使用。还提供公寓和房间过夜。 四道菜套餐 €60,六道菜套餐 €80.

饮品
[]咖啡馆和咖啡屋
[]- Tante Til 咖啡茶屋, Dorpsstraat 5, Enumatil, ☏ +31 594 504 384. 周二至周日 10:00-17:00. 咖啡、茶、蛋糕和自制当地糕点。露台可欣赏风车景观。

- [死链] Blotevoetenhof (Theetuin De Kleine Zanden), Peebos 1a, Opende, ☏ +31 594 657 080. 周二至周四 11:00-17:00;周五至周日 11:00-18:00. 咖啡茶园,靠近“赤脚之路”(见上方“徒步”)。

Nightlife
[]夜生活相当有限,因为 Westerkwartier 是一个拥有小城镇和乡村的农村地区。较大的城镇中都有一些酒吧和小酒馆,在周末会营业到很晚。要进行更严肃的夜生活,您需要去格罗宁根市。周六有夜班巴士(417路)连接 Leek 和 Groningen。
- Café De Oude Bank, Tolberterstraat 4, Leek. 平日至午夜,周五/周六至凌晨 3:00。周二休息. 位于 Leek 镇中心的传统荷兰酒吧(“棕色咖啡馆”)。

- De Kruisweg, Kruisweg 1, Marum, ☏ +31 594 641 202. 开放时间取决于具体活动. 酒吧和餐厅,定期举办活动(主题派对)。

住宿
[]酒店
[]Westerkwartier 地区只有几家酒店。在Roden(距 Leek 5 公里)和格罗宁根市也可找到其他酒店。
- Best Western Hotel Aduard, Friesestraatweg 13, Aduard (位于格罗宁根市到 Zuidhorn 的主干道旁), ☏ +31 50 403 1400. 双人间起价 84 欧元.

- Hotel In 't Holt, Hoofdstraat 2, Zuidhorn, ☏ +31 594 505 353. 双人间起价 79 欧元.

露营地
[]- Landgoedcamping Nienoord, Midwolderweg 19, Leek, ☏ +31 594 580 898. 位于 Nienoord 庄园内的露营地

- Camping 't Strandheem, Parkweg 2, Opende, ☏ +31 594 659 555. 带室内游泳池的露营地,推荐给有青少年的家庭

- Camping de Watermolen, Openderweg 26, Opende, ☏ +31 594 659 144. 露营地和租赁小屋

- Natuurkampeerterrein Lettelbert, Hoofdstraat 190, Lettelbert, ☏ +31 88 099 0985. 位于 Lettelberterdiep 运河旁、Leekstermeer 湖附近的露营地

- Camping Cnossen Leekstermeer, Meerweg 13, Nietap, ☏ +31 594 512 073. 位于 Leekstermeer 湖岸边的露营地

连接
[]较大的城镇都有邮政服务点,通常位于超市和书店里。除了邮件和包裹服务,它们还出售用于公共交通的OV-chipkaart。方便的服务点包括:
- Zuidhorn 邮政服务点, De Dorpsvenne 1D (位于 Poiez 超市内).
- Leek 邮政服务点, De Schans 4 (位于 Bruna 书店里).
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