Meppel Drenthe
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Meppel lies in the south-west of the
province Drenthe and is the oldest community of the province.
It is a small city on the border of Drenthe and Overijssel. Meppel
developed in the 16th century as a transport and distribution
inland harbour for turf, when peat was shipped from Drenthe to
the other parts of the Netherlands. There used to be a lot of
waterways in the town, but now only one remains. The city centre
has a cozy atmosphere, with the old house fronts, small streets
and beautiful squares. The scenery of
Drenthe is characterised by forests, moors, former fen communities,
brook valleys and sheep. This region is ideal for walking, cycling,
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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 Meppel? |
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Meppel is about 150 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Meppel is about 176 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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Meppel holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Meppel Holland
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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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Baarlo-State
City:Zwartsluis
Region:Overijssel
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Up to 24 Persons. This restored, but simple farmhouse (200 m2) is
situated close to the unique water sport region of Giethhorn,
next to a dairy farm. Close to the traditional village of Staphorst
and just 2 km from the fantastic lake district with swimming,
surfing and sailing. Subtropical swimming pool in Meppel (6 km)..... |
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