Lekkerkerk

Lekkerkerk is a village in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is part of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard. The village sits on the eastern bank of the Lek River, opposite Nieuw-Lekkerland, and near the towns of Krimpen aan de Lek and Krimpen aan den IJssel. The Lek River has historically shaped the local landscape, with polder drainage and land reclamation setting.

Historically, Lekkerkerk developed as an agricultural settlement and parish center in the Holland region. In the course of municipal reorganizations in the 21st century, Lekkerkerk became part of the larger municipality of Krimpenerwaard.

The local economy remains largely based on agriculture and rural services, with residents commuting to larger nearby towns for work. The village has a historic church and several local monuments that reflect its traditional Dutch rural heritage.

Facilities in Lekkerkerk include basic services such as shops, schools, and community facilities, with a layout that centers on the village core near the river. The surrounding countryside contains allotments, waterways, and scattered farms.

For context, Lekkerkerk is one of several settlements along the Lek River in South Holland and is linked by regional roads to larger urban centers in the Rotterdam area. See also: Krimpenerwaard; Lek River; Nieuw-Lekkerland.