Whether you have come for the beauty and tranquility of nature, to experience the excitement of the big cities, or to discover the rich history of the traditional villages, in Drenthe you can savor it all! Think of the beautiful scenery, which no paint could possibly recreate a more spectacular palette of color than Drenthe: various shades of green of the forests, the yellow of the sand dunes, and the majestic purple of the heath fields. It’s the perfect setting for a romantic day out! Drenthe is also known for its rich history. Explore the ancient dolmens, be awestruck at the impressive remains of Camp Westerbork or retrace the history of the peat colonies with a visit to the open-air museum of Veenpark. For children there are plenty of great attractions and parks for a fabulous fun-filled day out. Consider for example the traffic park of Assen, Emmen Zoo or a thrilling treasure hunt through the woods of Gieten-Borger. A holiday at Hunzepark means you are in the perfect location for a great day out in Drenthe.
+ Enjoy nature in the various forests of the area.
+ Take a lovely bike ride along one of the many cycling paths.
+ Are you a golf enthusiast? Just five minutes away lies the 18-hole Semslanden Golf Center.
+ Visit the Van Gogh House, the only publicly accessible house in the Netherlands where Vincent van Gogh lived.
+ Be amazed by the dolmens at Hunebed Center in Borger.
+ Remember the victims of the concentration camp at the Memorial Centre of Camp Westerbork.
+ Visit the Prison Museum in Veenhuizen.
+ Learn about the days of the peat colonies at the open-air museum of Veenpark in Barger-Compascuum.
+ Experience the thrill of a narrow gauge train ride.
+ Feel the creativity bubbling up at the Museum of Paper Cutting Art and utilize this new creativity at Sans Atelier.
+ Visit the Windmill De Wachter Museum.
+ View Dutch and foreign clogs at the International Clog Museum. This museum contains the largest collection of wooden shoes and shoes with wooden soles in all of Europe.
+ Enjoy the wellness facilities of Fontana Bad Nieuweschans.
+ Come out and play in the Wild West! In this play area your children can play both inside and outside.
+ Visit the Traffic Park in Assen.
+ Experience the fantastic world of Emmen Zoo in just a day! On your journey you will encounter many different animals, fish, amphibians and insects.
+ In the forest of Gieten-Borger lies the Boomkroonpad, where both young and old will find plenty to do. Take an exciting journey through a tunnel of roots or get a squirrel’s eye view high among the tree tops.
+ At the Veenkoloniën cheese farm you’ll find everything you need to know about cheese and Dutch wooden shoes. A visit to the cheese farm is ideal for a group holiday at Hunzepark.