Drenthe

Among the regions of the Netherlands, Drenthe stands out for its heathlands, sandy soils and exceptional concentration of prehistoric hunebedden. Set in the country’s northeast, the province is crossed by the Drentsche Aa, a stream landscape of meanders, wet grasslands and woodland that has remained unusually intact. Near Borger, the Hunebedcentrum interprets stone burial monuments built by the Funnelbeaker culture more than 5,000 years ago; many still stand in the open countryside. Assen, the provincial capital, provides an urban counterpoint and is internationally associated with motorcycle racing at TT Circuit Assen. Cycle routes and footpaths link forests, former peat areas and small settlements. See how Drenthe fits into the northern Netherlands by browsing webcams nearby.

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