Vledder


Vledder is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 24 km northwest of Hoogeveen. It is located along the small river Vledder Aa.

History

Prehistoric settlements have been found in the area. Officially, the village of Vledder was started approximately in the year 500 AD. Situated in a desolate region, the village grew slowly. Around 900 AD seven farms were part of the community. In 1300 this number had risen to 20, at the end of the sixteenth century the farms numbered 29.
Vledder was a separate municipality between 1819 and 1998, when it became a part of Westerveld.

Demographics

In 2001, the village of Vledder had 1804 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.73 km², and contained 822 residences.
The statistical area "Vledder", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2000.

Attractions

The village contains a museum of fake art, a Seamuseum and a museum of contemporary prints and glass.