It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 5 km south of Tiel.

[5] In the 14th century, the castle Huis Ophemert was constructed to the north of the village.

It was heavily damaged during World War II and was restored in neo-gothic style around 1955.

The Allied forces were on the other side of the river, and the Germans were in Ophemert.

The fighting resulted in the destruction of a large part of the village was destroyed which was rebuilt after the war.