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A 19-kilometre journey past eleven historical locations.

In 1963, S. Douma retired, but he remained active as a rat-catcher.

Legionnaire from Aalten in the French Foreign Legion.

A military family with Scottish roots in Bredevoort.

Barlo (1969-1974)

Wooden pavilions where patients stayed to recover in the early 20th century.

For centuries, German merchants traveled this ancient trade route with their heavy carts.

They played a significant role in the economic development of Aalten.

Facilities where families could rent individual lockers to store frozen food.

Find out the home address of your ancestors.

“On the rare occasion that a farmer moved, this took place on ‘Saint Peter’s Day’,

A study into the origin and meaning of the place name Aalten.

Until the 19th century, the deceased were primarily buried in and around the church.

‘Refuge chapel’ (1675–1823) for the Catholics of Aalten and Bredevoort.

Dutch Reformed Minister in Aalten (1817-1839).

Veteran, decorated for his efforts during the Belgian Revolt.

In 2024, traces from the 9th century AD were discovered at De Hoven.

Ret. Lieutenant Colonel and former member of the Provincial Council of Gelderland.

Recipient of a papal decoration

Aalten