Towns of Drenthe (Netherlands)
Drenthe lies in the north-east of the Netherlands, south of Groningen and east of Friesland. Its capital is Assen, known for its motorcycle racing circuit, but the largest city is Emmen in the south-east. On this map you learn to place the towns of Drenthe in the right spot — from Hoogeveen and Meppel in the south-west to Coevorden near the German border.
Drenthe is a quiet, green province of forests, heathlands and the famous hunebedden: prehistoric burial monuments built from huge boulders. Many places grew up around peat digging, such as Klazienaveen and Emmer-Compascuum. The list also includes the Emmen districts Bargeres, Angelslo and Emmerhout, plus smaller villages like Beilen, Roden and Eelde, known for Groningen Airport Eelde.
Hop in the helicopter and find every town in Drenthe at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of Drenthe.
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What is the capital of the province of Drenthe?
The capital of the province of Drenthe is Assen. Assen is known for its racing circuit, which hosts the famous TT Assen motorcycle race every year. The city lies in the centre of the province and is its administrative seat, although Emmen has more inhabitants and is the largest city in Drenthe.
What is the largest city in Drenthe?
The largest city in the province of Drenthe is Emmen, in the south-east. Emmen is known for its former zoo, now called Wildlands. The capital, Assen, is somewhat smaller. Other larger places are Hoogeveen and Meppel, both in the south of Drenthe.
Why is Drenthe known for its hunebedden?
Drenthe is known for its hunebedden, prehistoric burial monuments built from enormous boulders left behind by the ice age. They are about 5,000 years old, and most of those in the Netherlands stand in Drenthe. The best-known and largest one lies near Borger in the east of the province.
What is the most fun way to learn the towns of Drenthe?
The most fun way to learn the towns of Drenthe is to place them on the map while playing in Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the province and drop cities like Assen, Emmen, Hoogeveen and Meppel onto the right spot. It is free and you go at your own pace.