Westerbork (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛstərˌbɔr(ə)k]) is a village in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe in the Netherlands.

During World War II, the Westerbork transit camp was located near the village.

[3] Westerbork is an esdorp from the Early Middle Ages which developed on higher ground.

The radio telescope consists of an array of 14 antennas with a diameter of 25 metres each and is operated by ASTRON.

It focuses on the occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, the persecution of the Jews, and the history of the camp.