Dalen

For other uses, see Dalen (name).
Dalen
Village

Jan Pol windmill

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Dalen

Location in the Netherlands

Coordinates: 52°42′N 6°45′E / 52.700°N 6.750°E
Country  Netherlands
Province Drenthe
Municipality Coevorden
Population (2004)
  Total 3,470
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Dalen (Dutch Low Saxon: Daoln) is an old village and a former municipality in the northeastern Netherlands, in the province of Drenthe. Since 1998, Dalen has been part of the municipality of Coevorden.

There are many shops and restaurants, bakeries and a pub called the D'aolle Bakkerij. The village is known for its two windmills which are open to the public. There is also a family resort within bicycle riding distance from there called 'De Huttenheugte'. Dalen railway station has connections to Emmen and Coevorden/Zwolle.

Several windmills are located in Dalen, including De Bente Windmill.

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Notable people

Famous residents have included:

References

  1. Reflecting Telescope Optics, By Ray N. Wilson, page 498. Google Books, pg 498

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Coordinates: 52°42′N 6°45′E / 52.700°N 6.750°E