TT-CIRCUIT ASSEN

The famous TT Circuit Assen, also known as the Circuit of Drenthe, is a racetrack used for events like the TT Assen, the World Superbike Championship, and the British Superbike Championship. The TT of Assen takes place every year on the last weekend of June and is the only Grand Prix in the world that has been continuously on the calendar since 1925. All champions have raced and won on the Drenthe heath. Experiencing the TT is an unforgettable experience, as it goes beyond just the practice sessions and races. The TT Festival, or ‘the Night of Assen’ as the TT Night was initially called, has a history as illustrious as the TT races themselves. The night of the last Friday into Saturday in June and the Wednesday and Thursday evenings are atmospheric and fitting nights that are inseparably linked to one of the biggest sports events in the Netherlands.

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TT Circuit - een dagje uit in Assen

DRENTS MUSEUM IN ASSEN

The Drents Museum was founded in 1854 and started with a simple cabinet of objects. Now it has grown into a significant museum! In 2011, the museum was expanded with a new wing designed by the internationally renowned architect Erick van Egeraat. Since the reopening, the Drents Museum has been known as one of the main attractions in the northern Netherlands.

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WILDLANDS EMMEN

Close to the hotel, you’ll find Wildlands Adventure Zoo, an adventure park with animals from various continents. The park is divided into the JUNGOLA jungle, NORTICA polar area, and SERENGA savannah. Unlike many other zoological theme parks that use a geographical layout, WILDLANDS is organized by climate zones. The park consists of a total of six ‘theme worlds,’ including three climate worlds. Guests enter the park through the Atlas Theatre, a 15,000 m2, 32-meter-high complex that includes conference rooms, catering, and a theatre complex.

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PRISON MUSEUM VEENHUIZEN

Have you ever stood at the pillory? Seen the inside of a cell? Sat in the judge’s chair? At the Prison Museum, you can do it all. Crime and punishment have always existed, but the way we punish has changed significantly over the centuries. Here, you’ll discover everything about crime and punishment in the Netherlands from 1600 to the present. The museum is located in one of the old correctional facilities built by the Society of Benevolence in Veenhuizen in 1823 for beggars and vagrants. Veenhuizen is a unique village with a fascinating history, more than a hundred national monuments, and five prisons that are still in use.

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DOLMEN CENTRE BORGER

The Dolmen centre Borger The new dolmen centre in Borger, located next to the largest dolmen in the Netherlands, presents the life of the dolmen builders in an exciting way. Through a spectacular film and a special exhibition, it delves into the many mysteries surrounding the dolmens.

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Boomkroonpad

BOOMKROONPAD (TREE TOP WALKWAY) IN DROUWEN

There’s a lot to experience around the tree top walkway! An exciting journey through the root tunnel, where you can walk like a squirrel through the treetops. Play in De Bosweide or in Het Lorkenspeelbos, where nothing is obligatory, and much is allowed. The tree top walkway is also the starting point for beautiful forest walks through the Gieten-Borger forest district. Brochures with descriptions of what you might encounter along the way are available. Also, visit Het Houtvester Kuhn Huis. In addition to an engaging presentation about forest life and a forest shop, you’ll find all the information you need for an enjoyable day, afternoon, or morning.

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PEAT PARK BARGER-COMPASCUUM

Drive and sail through nostalgic villages and a natural peat bog area with real peat excavations. The baker, grocer, clog maker, and peat cutter work there every day. With 160 hectares, this is the largest museum in the Netherlands. Rain? With an umbrella, you can walk to every building; there’s plenty to see indoors.

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GNOME LAND IN EXLOO

Embark on an adventure, wandering through a mysterious rabbit hole, where you can closely observe the gnomes. Take an exciting journey through the troll cave. Along a covered walkway, you’ll pass by unique plants and delightful small exotic animals on your way to the enigmatic castle ruins. Kabouterland offers plenty of playground fun both indoors and outdoors. Enjoy cozy terraces, picnic spots, and take a look at our underground shop. See for yourself; you won’t be disappointed.

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MUSEUM RAILWAY S•T•A•R

The museum railway S•T•A•R has been running historic steam trains between Veendam and Musselkanaal since 1994. This connection was used by the Dutch Railways (NS) until the 1980s. The track runs almost entirely along the border between Groningen and Drenthe, known as the Semslinie, traversing the region known as the Veenkoloniën of East Groningen. With a length of 26 km, it’s the longest museum railway in the Netherlands. A unique line with many works of art about the numerous canals and ditches.

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MONASTARY TER APEL

Monastery Ter Apel Anno 1465 is in the far southeast of the province of Groningen on a wooded ridge along the ancient trade route from D-Münster i/W to Groningen-Stad. For travellers and pilgrims passing through, the monastery was a place of hospitality and devotion. While the emphasis has shifted, Klooster Ter Apel has remained a meeting place to this day. It appeals to art and culture lovers due to its old and new architecture and permanent and changing exhibitions.

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MUSEUM VILLAGE ORVELTE

Orvelte is one of the most beautiful villages in Drenthe and the Netherlands. The monumental farms, well-maintained houses, stately trees, beautiful gardens, and streets paved with cobblestones and old bricks give the village a unique atmosphere. And you can immediately feel it, “people live and work in this beautiful village.

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