Woudenberg 5.06

Woudenberg is a municipality and a town in the central Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht.There are forests in the western part of the municipality. The Pyramid of Austerlitz is located in the municipality.EtymologyThe name Woudenberg refers to a forested hill; nowadays the town lies in an agricultural area about 8 km south of Amersfoort.TopographyDutch Topographic map of the municipality of Woudenberg, 2013.EconomyThe main sources of income were the raising of livestock and the cultivation of tobacco. Currently, most people work out of town, mostly in the surrounding towns of Amersfoort, Utrecht and Veenendaal.TourismBecause of the many attractions nearby, such as the Grebbe, the Pyramid of Austerlitz and the Henschotermeer, Woudenberg is visited by many tourists. That can also be derived from the number of tourist accommodation, which is 12.