Oegstgeest Municipality
Oegstgeest is a town in South Holland, bordering the city of Leiden, perhaps best known as the birthplace of Dutch author Jan Wolkers and from the title of his autobiographical novel Return to Oegstgeest.- …has about 25,100 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
- …is also known as “Gemeente Oegstgeest”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Wereldmuseum Leiden.
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Museum
Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a national museum…
Wereldmuseum Leiden
Museum
Wereldmuseum Leiden is a Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands located in the university city of Leiden.
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Museum
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is the national…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Leiden and Katwijk.
Leiden
Leiden is easily one of the most enchanting cities in the Netherlands.
Oegstgeest Municipality
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Latitude
52.1826° or 52° 10′ 57″ north
Longitude
4.4668° or 4° 28′ 0″ east
Open location code
9F465FM8+2P
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In Other Languages
“Oegstgeest Municipality” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Oegstgeest”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Rijnsburg and Valkenburg.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Leidse Hout and Kasteel Endegeest.
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