Discover the hotspots in the north of the Netherlands
Want to relax during a weekend away? Drenthe is the perfect environment to enjoy nature. The province has many undiscovered pearls, which make the region an attractive place. More and more people are discovering the peace and beauty of Drenthe: are you?
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Go on holiday in Drenthe and discover the beauty this province has to offer!
For a sustainable holiday in Drenthe you could rent an e-chopper in Weiteveen and then take a tour through the Bargerveen. This nature reserve is the last piece of raised moor that is left of the former Bourtange swamp. Spot as many of the 300 different bird species or the 40 species of dragonflies that live here! For a vegan snack and a drink on the way you can go to restaurant Wollegras: a nice interpretation of a sustainable holiday in Drenthe.
Assen and Emmen are the largest cities in Drenthe. For example, in Assen you have the hotel de Bonte Wever, where you can do everything, but where the swimming pool is especially known. In Emmen you will find Wildlands Adventure Zoo where you get close to the animals. In addition to the large zoo, Orvelte also has a mini zoo called Zoo Bizar. Or go back in time by taking a look at Kamp Westerbork Memorial Center, where you can learn a lot about the Second World War.
Looking for something different during your holiday in Drenthe? Tips can be found here! For example, you can take a look at ‘T Nije Hemelriek: a beautiful blue pool of water where you can swim and relax on the beach. The water is surrounded by forest, so you can enjoy walking and it is also accessible on less warm days. For the more active people or for children there is the DX Adventure Park, which is located by the lake. You have several jumps here, an aqua park and you can go canoeing or supping.
Another fun thing for children is the Drouwenerzand Amusement Park. This is the cheapest amusement park in Europe: food and drinks are included. There are several attractions where you can enjoy yourself all day long. Another tip is the Boomkroonpad. Here you experience the forest in a completely different way. This path takes you through the tops of the trees, which makes for a unique experience.
Are you going on holiday Drenthe with your dog and are you looking for fun activities? You could walk through the Drentsche Aa National Park with your dog. It is important here that the dog is on a leash, because of the wild animals that live in the area. Another nature reserve is Bargerveen, where you will mainly find peatland. Also here it is important that the dogs are on a leash, because of the sheepfold and the many sheep that roam around.
Another option is the Blue Lake, a beautiful blue-green pool of water surrounded by forest. The lake was created by sand dredgers. You can walk the dog around the water or let the dog swim in the water. The Ermerstrand is a somewhat shallower lake than the Blue Lake. This also makes it a better place for the dogs to swim. The Ermerstrand is also a nice place for a walk.
If you want to go on holiday in Drenthe to the National Park Drents-Friese Wold and to the National Park Dwingelderveld, then go on holiday in Diever Drenthe. Diever is located between the two parks, which means that both are within cycling distance. After the Veluwe, the Drents-Friese Wold National Park is one of the largest forest areas in the Netherlands. You will see different types of nature here, such as sand drifts, forests, heaths and fens. In this nature you will also find different kinds of animals. There are many different types of birds flying, there are also amphibians, deer, hares, rabbits, squirrels, hedgehogs and much more. In the park you can walk, cycle or ride a horse to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Dwingelderveld National Park is the largest wet heath area in Western Europe. You can walk, cycle or go horseback riding through the park. You will see many deer, birds and amphibians here, as well as sheep that maintain the heathland.
If you are on holiday in Diever Drenthe and you want to go back in time, you can visit the hiding cave, a dolmen or the OER museum. The OER museum is a museum where you can learn a lot about prehistoric times in the Northern Netherlands. There are exhibitions and you can participate in various workshops. The hiding cave is a monument where people in hiding used to hide during the Second World War. There is an information board so you can learn everything about the monument.
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