Environment

A look at the lives of our ancestors

Did you know that Drenthe has been voted the proto-province of the Netherlands? Drenthe is home to dozens of prehistoric sites to discover. One of these sites is the Hunebed Centre, where you will travel 5,000 years back in time. On this journey, you will enter the mysterious world of our ancestors. Here every conceivable question about the ancient monolithic tombs known as hunebedden will be answered. A visit to Drenthe is only truly complete once you have seen the hunebeds and visited the Hunebed Centre.

The adventure begins!

You can imagine yourself in extraordinary worlds and go on expedition in WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen. Experience adventures amongst the elephants and monkeys in the tropical jungle, with the fur seals and polar bears in the icy Arctic or opt for a trip on the hot savannah. Quiet and relaxed or cool and exciting, everything is possible.

Walking, cycling, horse riding: it's all possible in National Park Drentsche Aa. This diverse landscape was created during the ice age, thousands of years ago. Experience history among the vast heathlands, historic megalithic tombs and green forests.

Horseback riding in the magnificent national forests

During your vacation, you can enjoy delightful activities with Les Chevaux on horseback. For beginners as well as advanced riders. We offer several activities such as rides through the Drentsche nature, or for example (private) lessons. Visit our website for our various activities.

A unique forest at all seasons

For nine years already, the Boomkroonpad at the Boswachterij Gieten Borger has been a special attraction. Where else in the Netherlands is it possible to experience the forest as uniquely as here? From the carrot-tunnel up to the watchtower, at the Boomkroonpad the forest never gets boring! Staatsbosbeheer do their best to provide a pleasant day for all of the thousands of visitors that come along every year. There are also activities for the kids such as building huts, bridges, and much more!

The cheapest amusement park in Europe!

You are cordially welcome with your family, friends and family for a day out. The amusement park has the ideal formula, equipment and atmosphere, to ensure a delightful, fun and carefree day for young and old! The park is not open all year round, mind the opening days and –times on our website!

A unique experience and a beautiful sight!

Exloo, a rural village on a hill called "De Hondsrug", has, as one of the last in the Netherlands, their own sheep herd. The sheep travel to the heather plain het "Molenveld" every day, and back to the sheepfold at the farm in Exloo. Watch out also for the dogs that steer the whole thing.

A fun day out for the whole family

At the heart of Exloo you find Kabouterland. Kabouterland is a fun day out full of gnomes, trolls, animals and many opportunities to play at the various playgrounds, indoors and outdoors.

Learn all about the history of Camp Westerbork

A visit to the Memorial Centre Camp Westerbork is educational and impressive. This museum tells you all about the life of victims and survivors of the camp. Exhibitions with personal stories and films make the story of camp Westerbork suitable for children as well. Additionally, many activities are organized in the museum and walking routes have been plotted over the entire terrain.

More than enough to experience for the whole family!

Are you ready for a day full of games, climbing and scrambling? Come visit Amusement Park Sprookjeshof for a day full of fun at the fairy-forest, at the playground and at the petting-zoo. Sprookjeshof is not just an Amusement Park, but you can also do a tour over the Zuidlaardermeer and in the restaurant you can take a bite.

Visiting the bustling city

There is plenty to do in Groningen. Like going to the large market. There is a commodity market every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. You will also find lots of nice terraces, and you can go shopping in the compact city centre. You will also find the historic town hall and the famous Martini Tower, which is 97 meters tall. If you climb it, you can see nearly 30 kilometres in clear weather. In the heart of the Groningen city centre, lies the Forum. This is the meeting place for curious people. Exhibitions, films, various events, talk shows and much more take place here.

The best indoor theme park in the Netherlands!

Be enchanted by the magic of Studio 100 and spend an unforgettable day in the most beautiful indoor theme park in the Netherlands! Dance in the K3 –Disco, jump between Dancing Fountains, climb Plop’s play tree, make a thrilling trip down the Wickiebaan, admire the tricks of Bumba in the nostalgic amphitheatre and brave the raging sea! More than 25 super cool rides to conquer the hearts of little adventurers and their families. If the weather is kind you can play in the spacious outdoor area with K3 Fire Mill, K3 Traffic Park, Clamber Mountain and other exciting attractions. A whole day of fun for Ploppertjes from 2 to 10 years!