Salland is a historical region in the west and north of the present Dutch province of Overijssel. It is probably named after the Salian Franks, who are thought to originate from Salland. History The history of Salland goes back to the early Middle Ages, when the four quarters of Oversticht (Salland, Twente, Land van Vollenhove and Drenthe) were acquired by the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht. When the Archbishop of Utrecht sold his domains to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in 1527, Salland became one… (More on Salland)