Gelselaar

Gelselaar is a village in the municipality of Berkelland in the Dutch province of Gelderland. The village is known for its geese. In 2013, it became a protected village site.

Gelselaar
Village
Gelselaar in winter
Gelselaar in winter
Gelselaar is located in Gelderland
Gelselaar
Gelselaar
Location in the province of Gelderland
Gelselaar is located in Netherlands
Gelselaar
Gelselaar
Gelselaar (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52.16870°N 6.52629°E / 52.16870; 6.52629
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityBerkelland
Area
[1]
 • Total9.77 km2 (3.77 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total650
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7275[1]
Dialing code0545
Websitewww.gelselaar.nl

History

It was first mentioned in 1326 as Geldersler, and either means forest of Gelle (person) or forest of Gelre (Gelderland), because it is located near the border with Overijssel.[3] Gelselaar developed into an esdorp with a communal pasture in the 19th century.[4]

The village is known for its geese, and was mockingly called "Ganzendorp" (geese village) which is nowadays used as an honorary name.[5][6] Around 1440, a chapel was built in the village. In 1517, the chapel was replaced by a church. The current church dates from 1841. In 1840, it was home to 625 people.[5]

Between 1910 and 1925, there was a train stop in Geldersler on the Neede–Hellendoorn railway line.[7] In 2013, Gelselaar became a protected village site, because it is in near original condition.[8]

Events and sights

The farm Erve Brooks Niehof was built in 1538.[5] It has been turned into a museum and pancake house, and provides an overview of the whaling and texitle industry of the region as well as archaeological finds.[9]

There is an annual geese market during which there is a competition for best goose herder. During the geese market, the geese and herders roam the streets of the village.[5][10]

Once a year the gaanzeloop (goose walk), a running competition, is organised. The short competition is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) through the village, and the long competition is 16.1 kilometres (10.0 mi) through the countryside.[11]

Notable people
  • Pub in Gelselaar
    Pub in Gelselaar
  • Farm with water well
    Farm with water well
  • Museum farm Erve Brooks Niehof
    Museum farm Erve Brooks Niehof
  • Former train station
    Former train station

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 20 March 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 7275AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. "Gelselaar - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  4. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Geesteren" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. p. 176. ISBN 90 400 9406 3. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  5. "Gelselaar". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  6. "Stichting Erfgoed Gelselaar". Gelselaar (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  7. "stopplaats Gelselaar". Stationweb (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  8. "Gelselaar Beschermd Dorpsgezicht Wat betekent dat?" (PDF). Gelselaar (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  9. "Erve Brooks Niehof". Dagje weg (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  10. "Ganzemarket". Gelselaar (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  11. "Eindelijk weer hardloopevenement in Gelselaar, de OVM Gaanzeloop na 2 jaar afwezigheid vanwege corona terug op de agenda op 26 Maart 2022". Nieuws uit Berkelland (in Dutch). 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  12. "Fysiotherapeut en schaatser Jan Maarten Heideman wil 'het naar 't zin hebben'". Anje Produkties (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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