Vechtstreek

The "Vechtstreek" (a Dutch word) means the "Vecht Region". It refers generally to the area that lies along the river Vecht. The Vecht Region is in the Netherlands, specifically the province of North Holland and the province of Utrecht. [This is a translation of the article on the "Vechtstreek" in the Dutch version of Wikipedia, with some amendments and additions.]

The Vecht Region begins just to the north of Utrecht and extends along the river, passing the villages of Oud-Zuilen, Maarssen, Breukelen, Nieuwersluis, Loenen, Vreeland, Nederhorst den Berg, Nigtevecht and Weesp, until it reaches Muiden, where the river flows into the IJsselmeer.

The Vecht Region is known for its scenic lakes and waterways, historical charm, castles, stately country homes, little tea houses ("theehuisjes") and other buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. These buildings bear witness to the prosperity of the Dutch Golden Age.

There are lakes and waterways on both sides of the Vecht. This extends all the way from Oud-Zuilen to Muiden. These lakes and interconnecting waterways are referred to as the Vechtplassen ("the Vecht Lakes").

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* [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=52.229482,5.064011&spn=0.220379,0.519791&z=11 Map of Vechtstreek on Google Maps] The Vechtstreek is the strip from the centre top to the centre bottom of this map.
* [http://www.tripsinnederland.com/vechtplassen/ The Vecht Lakes on TripsinNederland.com]