It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 9 km south of Groningen.

Groningen Airport Eelde is located near the village.

Eelde was a separate municipality until 1998, when it was merged with Vries and Zuidlaren.

[1] During the 20th century, the villages of Eelde and Paterswolde have merged into one, "Eelde-Paterswolde".

[2] Its major attractions are Groningen Airport Eelde, museum "De Buitenplaats", the annual flower parade and the lake "Paterswoldse meer".