Visit the rural province of Drenthe and stay in Hoogeveen! Its location makes it the perfect base for a diverse holiday.
Whether you like nature, want to spend the weekend shopping or are looking for a great city destination for the family, Hoogeveen is a good place to start! Hoogeveen is near the German border and a number of nature reserves and also close to a theme park.
Hoogeveen has a long history and was once a major trade centre. In the 19th century it had the biggest inland port in the Netherlands! Discover more about the past of this special town during your stay.
One of Hoogeveen’s most noteworthy landmarks is the Cascade. It’s the biggest water artwork in the Netherlands and is installed in the centre of a shopping district. Stroll along the water during an afternoon of shopping and enjoy the cosy atmosphere.
Another sight worth seeing is the corn mill De Zwaluw built in 1834 which still produces flour for the regional bakeries. Check the opening hours before you go.
If you'd like to explore the surrounding countryside, hire bicycles and head out to one of the nearby nature reserves such as Dwingelderveld or De Zwarte Dennen. Both are home to beautiful birds, animals and plants.
Theme park Slagharen, 20 minutes from Hoogeveen, is a great place to take the kids. Ride on the rollercoaster, see a performance and experience all of the adventures in this fantastic theme park!
Stroll through the streets or hire bicycles and explore the area. Longer distances are best covered by bus or car. You can park your car in town for a fee or free of charge at Mauritsplein, north of the centre of Hoogeveen.
The train will get you from Amsterdam to Hoogveen in 2 hours. Hoogeveen is also easy to reach from other big cities. If you're travelling around the Netherlands by car, the city is near the A28 and easy to reach from the middle of the country.
Whether you like nature, want to shop or are looking for a base to visit the theme park, Hoogeveen is a great destination.
