Aalten
A town in the eastern Netherlands near the German border, Aalten is known for an extraordinary act of collective resistance during World War II: according to its War and Resistance Museum, the town sheltered more people in hiding than any other village in the country during the occupation. The compact centre has a concentration of cafés and restaurants. Notable former residents include AC/DC guitarist Angus Young and professional cyclist Robert Gesink.
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- Population19,141
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km7.0 mi
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Aalten: quick answers
Where is Aalten?
Aalten is in Netherlands, about 39 km24 miles in a straight line from Enschede.
How do you get to Aalten?
The nearest airport is Enschede (ENS), about 1 hr 3 min away by road. The nearest train station is Aalten, about 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Aalten?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is August, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Aalten?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 9 restaurants, 3 cafés and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Aalten?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Winterswijk, Deventer and Zutphen.