| Zoelen | |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Native Name Lang: | nl |
| Image Map1: | Map NL - Buren - Zoelen.png |
| Map Caption1: | The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Zoelen in the municipality of Buren. |
| Mapsize: | 250--> |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Gelderland |
| Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name2: | Buren |
| Pushpin Map: | Netherlands Gelderland#Netherlands |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the province of Gelderland |
| Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
| Elevation M: | 5 |
| Area Total Km2: | 12.31 |
| Population Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population Total: | 1,540 |
| Population As Of: | 2021 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 4011 |
| Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
| Area Code: | 0344 |
Zoelen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 3 km north of Tiel. Castle Zoelen is located near the village.
Zoelen was a separate municipality until 1978, when it was merged with Buren.
It was first mentioned in 1139 as Sovlen, and means "settlement along the river Zoel".[3] The village developed as a stretched out settlement along the former river. The Stefanus Church is from 1545, however the tower and church contain 15th century elements.[4] In 1840, it was home to 918 people.[5]
dates from the 13th century.[4] In 1355, it is destroyed by the Duke Edward of Gelre. In 1362, Arnold van Soelen submits to the Duke, and rebuilds the castle.[6] In 1574, the castle is burnt to ground to prevent it falling into Spanish hands. In 1643, it was rebuilt.[4] In 1992, the castle and the park became property of the State who transferred it to Staatsbosbeheer. The castle has been rebuilt as an apartment building.[5]