It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel, and lies about 11 km southwest of Tiel.

[4] Just before 1600, Hurwenen become a battlefield in the Dutch Revolt and the village was destroyed.

During World War II, a V-1 flying bomb hits Hurwenen killing 9 people and destroying the church.

[5] Vento Vivimus is a windmill which was built in 1875 and translates to "we live of the wind".

In 1988, a large restoration commenced, and since 1991, Vento Vivimus is able to function as a grist mill again.