Assen

Tucked into the sandy heathlands of Drenthe, Assen is a place whose character is shaped by the province’s long relationship with peat, woodland and open farmland. Just southeast of the city, Drentsche Aa National Park preserves a network of small streams, fields and historic villages. Assen is also Drenthe’s provincial capital, a role reflected in its civic institutions and the Drents Museum. Its archaeological collections trace the region’s past from prehistory onward, including notable finds from peat bogs. Motor racing gives the city an international profile: the Dutch TT has been held in Assen since 1925. Browse other webcams across Drenthe to place Assen’s heathland setting in a wider geographic context.

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