In the woods of Drenthe
Vast landscapes
Surroundings
Landal Aelderholt is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding forests and heath and to take great trips. See the structures from prehistoric times at Hunebedcentrum Borger, go monkey watching at WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen or make it a fun family day at Plopsa Indoor Coevorden.
Orvelte Village
Orvelte is Drenthe’s original village. This centuries-old municipality, featuring monumental farmhouses and streets with cobblestones and old bricks, today offers a fun, educational day out. Visit a museum or one of the special shops.
Memorial Centre Camp Westerbork
The heart of Drenthe is home to a place with a history. It holds the memory of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Dutch Jews. A visit to this museum takes you on a sombre trip through time.
Zoo Bizar
Welcome to the Netherlands’ smallest zoo! This mini zoo can be found in an old Saxon farmhouse in Orvelte. You can get up close and personal with the animals. Staff are on hand to tell you about the animals and their lifestyles.
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Hunebed Centre Borger
Discover the shadows left for us by prehistoric humans. Walk through 150,000 years of history at the centre in Borger. Get up close and personal with primitive people and visit the Netherlands’ biggest dolmen.
Emmen
Discover the city parks, stroll through the streets and take a look in every shop or boutique - that’s a day out in Emmen. Your bags full of shopping, relax in the evening on one of the stylish terraces. Toast a successful day.
Plopsa Indoor Coevorden
Dance in the K3 disco, take a blood-curdling ride on the Wickiebaan rollercoaster, admire Bumba’s tricks and give Maya the Bee a big hug. Various indoor attractions capture the hearts of small adventurers and their families.
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WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo
Travel through the savanna, the jungle and the pool area all in one day. Stand eye to eye with polar bears, elephants and even lions. Not had enough excitement yet? Ride our rollercoaster through the old Tweedstryd mine.
Grolloo Climbing Park Outdoor
Six climbing courses ranging up to twelve metres in height, 76 obstacles and 725 metres of cableways. Are you over 8 years old and ready to push your limits high up in the trees? From the age of 4 you can discover the Small Climbing Park.
Amusementpark Drouwenerzand
This lovely family fun park is home to countless attractions for the whole family. Brave kids can take on the Freak Out and there is a range of indoor and outdoor play equipment for the littlest guests.
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Slagharen Theme Park
Experience the Wild West in Slagharen. With over 30 attractions, there’s plenty to see. In addition, you can enjoy the different shows and entertainment throughout the whole day. Become a real bandit during the bandit training.
National Park Dwingelderveld
Discover an endless horizon undisturbed. The national park is the largest contiguous wet heathland in Western Europe. The area is kept in top condition thanks to the two flocks of sheep and herder. Pure nature.
National Prison Museum
Crime and punishment are timeless. But the way in which criminals are punished has changed considerably. Discover the museum in the prison village of Veenhuizen and find out everything there is to know about punishment of then and now.
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