Drachten Friesland
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Drachten is a city in the municipality
of Smallingerland, in the province of Friesland. It is situated
on the A7 motorway between Heerenveen and Groningen. Drachten
has received international attention for a traffic experiment
known as "shared space", a concept pioneered by Hans
Monderman, whose theory was that drivers pay more attention to
their surroundings when they cannot rely on strict traffic rules.
Almost all traffic lights and signs were removed from the city
centre in an effort to improve traffic safety; this has effectively
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Places to visit in Friesland |
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Friesland is an area of picturesque
fishing villages and historic towns. Visitors should not miss
the old towns of Hindelopen, Stavoren and Dokkum, the 'Friese
Meren' (the lakes of Friesland), and their pretty villages and
the National Park "Drents-Friese Woud" (Forest). The
Waddenzee is a unique part of the North Sea. Weather permitting,
you can even walk across the mudflats between the mainland and
a Wadden Island. |
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Where is Drachten? |
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Drachten is about 156 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Drachten is about 211 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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Drachten holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Drachten Holland
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Huisje Tibbesma
City: Eernewoude
Region: Friesland
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 Up to 4 Persons.
This 300 year old fisherman’s home is in Eernewoude, in
the heart of the Province of Friesland. The small thatched house
(38m2) was completely restored in 2001 in traditional style.
It has been refurbished with the furniture of the original occupants.
The area is perfect for water sports, cycling and horse riding.
There are also many historic places nearby that are well worth
visiting. You can enjoy romantic nights in the ‘cupboard
bed’…the night-caps are waiting for you. |
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