Winneweer (pronounced [ˈʋɪnəʋeːr]) is a small village in the municipalities of Eemsdelta and Groningen in the Dutch province of Groningen.

The village was first mentioned in 1668 as "Winne-weer, een Logijs-plaets", and refers to an inn which was located near Garrelsweer, and is nowadays a pub. The etymology is unclear.

Before 1850, there was hardly any habitation in Winneweer. After 1850, industry started to settle in Winneweer. A saw mill turned into a wood factory, a dairy factory and a brickworks followed. Winneweer consists of about 50 houses.

Gallery

  • Villa in Winneweer
  • Farm in Winneweer
  • Former brickworks

External links

  • Media related to Winneweer at Wikimedia Commons

53°18′36″N 6°44′45″E/53.31000°N 6.74583°E/ 53.31000; 6.74583