Outdoor Recreation & Sport

Drenthe offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, from the high-speed motorsport events at the historic TT Circuit Assen to the tranquil bird hides of Diependal and Bargerveen. The region features several premier golf courses, including the historic De Gelpenberg and the 27-hole Drentsche Golf & Country Club. Urban green spaces include Meppel's 19th-century Wilhelminapark and Emmen's Rensenpark, while nature enthusiasts can find quiet campsites in the Sleenerzand forest or bird-watching spots overlooking the Holtveen peat bogs.

Outdoor Recreation & Sport — Map

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TT Circuit Assen

The TT Circuit Assen is a motorsport race track built in 1955 and located in Assen, Netherlands.

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B

Wilhelminapark

Established in 1914, this is the oldest park in Meppel, located within walking distance of the central railway station.

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Rensenpark

Located in the center of Emmen on the site of the former Noorder Dierenpark zoo, this park now features themed gardens and creative spaces.

D

Vogelkijkhut Diependal

An observation tower and bird hide providing views over the Diependal nature reserve, accessible via a 160-meter-long tunnel to prevent disturbing the wildlife.

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E

Sportpark Corpus den Hoorn

A multi-sport complex in Groningen used for training by FC Groningen, featuring facilities for hockey, tennis, and football.

F

Drentse Golfclub De Gelpenberg

Founded in 1970, this 18-hole course is the oldest in Drenthe and is situated on heathland and forest terrain.

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Dwingelderveld - Vogelkijkscherm - Holtveen

A bird-watching screen overlooking the Holtveen peat bog within the Dwingelderveld National Park.

H

De Semslanden

An 18-hole golf course located on the border of the Hondsrug and the Veenkoloniën near Gasselternijveen.

I

Golfclub Havelte

An 18-hole parkland and woodland course located near the historic hunebedden megalithic tombs of Havelte.

J

Bargerveen - Uitkijkheuvel

A viewpoint overlooking the Bargerveen nature reserve, a large high-moor area known for its diverse bird population.

K

camping Stadspark

A campsite located within Groningen’s municipal park, offering proximity to the city center and surrounding greenery.

L

Natuurkampeerterrein De Kijl

A quiet nature campsite situated within the Sleenerzand forest area, managed by the Forestry Commission.

M

Drentsche Golf & Country Club

A 27-hole golf facility located south of Assen, featuring a variety of landscapes including forest and water hazards.

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Diependal - Vogelkijkscherm

A bird hide in the Diependal nature reserve, reached via an underground tunnel to allow for close observation without disturbing the birds.

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Golfbaan Zuid-Drenthe

A 9-hole golf course located in Erica, featuring a modern clubhouse and a golf lodge.

P

Holthuizen Roden

An 18-hole golf course situated in the varied landscape of northern Drenthe near Roden.

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Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club

An 18-hole course located on the historic Poll-Huis estate in Glimmen, designed by Sir Guy Campbell.

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Vogelkijkscherm

A bird-watching screen providing views over local wetlands near Meppel.

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