Amid the primeval forests of Drenthe
On the edge of De Hondsrug
Surroundings Holiday villas PUUR Exloo
The surroundings immediately reveal why this region attracts so many walking and cycling enthusiasts. Bordering on the forest and looking out over vast plains, your luxury holiday home gives direct access to endless routes and trails in the beautiful Hondsrug region. The variety of unique nature, authentic Drenthe villages and the world-famous dolmens (megalithic tombs) make this region unique.
Camp Westerbork
In the middle of Drenthe lies a place with a dark history. A transit camp to other concentration camps, Camp Westerbork tells an important piece of World War II history. Visit the memorial centre that remembers the lives of more than 100,000 Dutch Jews, Sinti and Roma.
De Hondsrug UNESCO Global Geopark
The first Geopark in the Netherlands invites you on a journey through time: from stories about the Ice Age to the hairy mammoth that once roamed this area. Walk or cycle past ancient dolmens, authentic villages, swamps and much more.
Joytime Climbing and Experience Park
Unique and one of a kind in the Netherlands. One entrance ticket gives you access to more than 20 activities in the Outdoor Experience Park. You can also climb the various routes in the climbing park and explore the beautiful woods of Grolloo.
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WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen
Are you ready for a ride on the Tweestryd roller coaster? Meet the elephant family and climb high through the jungle where the monkeys live. Meet the two lion cubs, come face to face with polar bears and watch the playful sea lions. Come to WILDLANDS and take a trip around the world in one day.
Kabouterland (Gnome Land)
Visit Exloo, the capital of the gnome province Drenthe, and go on an adventure. Experience a special day out with gnomes, trolls and animals. Take an exciting trip through the troll cave, meet small animals from faraway countries or play in the playground.
Sheep Flock Exloo
The sheep flock is housed in the sheepfold in the middle of the village of Exloo. This means that the shepherd and his flock always walk right through the village: a unique experience and a beautiful sight!
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Eko-Tours
Awarded as the most fun outing on the Hondsrug, Eko-Tours offers several tours with unique vehicles. Choose an Eko-Tours Safari with a tough off-road vehicle or one of the other silent electric vehicles. A sustainable day out!
Open-air museum Ellert and Brammert
Discover the story of the giants Ellert and Brammert. The open-air museum gives you a glimpse of how the inhabitants of Drenthe used to live. Walk along the footpaths between the authentic farmhouses and workers' cottages. In the museum, visit the exhibit about life in south-east Drenthe.
Boomkroonpad
Take an adventurous walk among the treetops. Various marked walking routes and scavenger hunts start from the Boomkroonpad. Children can play for hours in the fun forest playground.
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Van Gogh House
Did you know that Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous painters in the world, lived in Drenthe? In 1883, the village of Veenoord/Nieuw Amsterdam was the home base for his explorations. Experience the peace and quiet the painter poetically described in his letters.
Drentsche Aa National Park
Experience water, heathlands and fens. Walk through vast forests with sand lakes and beaches. Drentsche Aa National Park is the best-preserved stream and maple tree landscape in Western Europe. Enjoy the colours, scents and sounds of nature.
Sabre-toothed tiger trail
The Sabre-toothed tiger trail runs right through the Hunzebos. This walking route of approximately 2 kilometres starts at the family resort and winds across hills that date back to the ice ages. Jump, climb, swing in the cable car, balance on a rope bridge and test yourself against the sabre-toothed tiger. Who is faster?
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