Bourtange

Established during the Eighty Years' War, the fortified town of Bourtange is a charming destination in the Westerwolde region of the Northern Netherlands, right on the border with Germany. Its stunning architecture and beautifully renovated state make it one of the best surviving examples of a star fort in Europe. Although mostly unknown to international visitors from further away, German and Dutch tourists are increasingly discovering this quaint village, where it seems to the eye that little has changed since 1782. The small community that lives in and around the fort -about 430 people in total- caters to the visitors' needs by means of friendly hotels, pleasant cafés and an abundance of r

On 15 January sunrise is 08:37, golden light starts about 15:43 and sunset is 16:44 (local time), the sun setting toward the SW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:33, golden light starts about 19:43 and sunset is 20:30 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 05:23, golden light starts about 20:55 and sunset is 21:50 (local time), the sun setting toward the NW.

On 15 October sunrise is 07:57, golden light starts about 17:48 and sunset is 18:35 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

Experiences in Bourtange

Golden Hour at Bourtange