Assen Drenthe
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Assen is the capital of the province
of Drenthe in the north eastern Netherlands. It is also a historical
and commercial centre, whose claim to fame is the TT motorcycle
racing circuit, run on the last Saturday in June.
The scenery of Drenthe is characterised
by forests, moors, former fen communities, brook valleys and
sheep. This region is ideal for walking, cycling, and mountain-biking.
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Places to visit in Drenthe |
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There are no less than 52 hunebeds
(Megalithic tombs) and well over a thousand burial mounds in
the area. For thousands of years, these megalithic tombs have
withstood the test of time. 'Hunebeds' are one of the oldest
burial sites in the country made from impressive stone formations.
You can also visit the monumental village of Orvelte, the 'Boomkroonpad'
(walking path at tree top level), the National Parks of 'Dwingelerveld'
and 'Drents Friese Wold' and Kabouterland (Land of the Gnomes)
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Where is Assen? |
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Assen is about 200 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Assen is about 226 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Assen holiday homes - Accommodation in or close to
Assen Holland
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Hoes Witten
City: Smilde
Region: Drenthe
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 4 Persons.
This small holiday farm is in the countryside on the edge of
the Witterveld peat area. It is in the Smilde, Hooghalen and
Assen triangle. |
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