Hoogeveen Drenthe
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Hoogeveen is a town in the principality
of Drenthe, in northeastern Netherlands. It was originally one
of the peat-harvesting districts. Its coat of arms is white,
with a pile of peat covered in straw in the centre and beehives
on each side, representing the town's first two major industries.
Access to the town is provided by the A28 Utrecht to Groningen
highway and the N/A37 Hoogeveen to Germany highway. 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)
in Exloo. |
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Where is Hoogeveen? |
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Hoogeveen is about 170 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Hoogeveen is about 197 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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Hoogeveen holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Hoogeveen Holland
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De Holthaar
City: Fluitenberg
Region: Drenthe
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 Up to 10 Persons.
A beautiful detached farm on the property of the (operational)
farm of the house owner, but with more than sufficient privacy. |
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De Lindenhorst
City: De Schiphorst
Region: Drenthe
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 Up
to 54 Persons. The Lindenhorst is used
for conferences, meetings, family reunions, feasts, courses,
training and therapy groups. |
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