Area

The nearby Esdorpen (villages built on sand) offer multiple outdoor cafés and dining options. The “Veenhof” is centrally located and belongs to the townshp of AA en Hunze. Other nearby sand villages are Borgen, Drouwen Gasselte, Exloo, Odoorn, Gieten, Annen and Zuidlaren.

There are many beautiful biking and hiking paths throughout the area of the river Hunze. In your vacation home you will find hiking and biking maps.
The golfcourse Semslanden is within close proximity. Enjoying a relaxing day of golf is one of the many close-by options!
Are you feeling like discovering the local public forests by horse? No problem! The riding school Manege Gasselte organizes gorgeous excursions for both the experienced and beginner horse rider. In case you would like to bring your own horse we can arrange for its boarding at the riding school Manege Gasselte.
We highly recommend a visit to the museum town of Orvelte, one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Drenthe. A unique atmosphere comes from the monumental farms, the majestic trees, beautiful gardens and cobblestone and clinker streets.
At the museum Veenmuseum in Barger-Compascuum, near the town of Emmen,the history of the peat comes to life. You are driving and sailing through nostalgic villages and even through a natural high peat area with authentic peat quarries. During the season bakers, grocers, clogmakers and peat cutters can be seen working there daily.

For our younger guests we invite you to visit Kabouterland (The land of the gnomes) in the village of Exloo in the province of Drenthe. A great day awaits with gnomes, trolls, animals and multiple playing possibilities in the indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Join the adventure of wandering through secret rabbitholes to spy on the gnomes!
Or visit the forest of Ter Apel where you will find a marvelous world of excitement and adventure. Wonderwereld (Wonderworld) offers entertainment for young and old: fairytales, scavenger hunts, playground areas and many special animals to see. Admire our biggest collection of owls in the Uilenburcht (The Owl Fortress). Daily birds of prey shows are offered.

While in Ter Apel why not visit the monastery? Since 1992 the Kruisherenklooster is on the UNESCO "Top 100" list of monuments in the Netherlands, protected by international law. This quality assurance confirms the unique status of the monastery Ter Apel. Following this visit please enjoy a drink or a meal at the Hotel Boschhuis. Here time seems to have come to a standstill. The majestic entrance, the barroom with its chimney and the stylish á la carte restaurant with the big mantelpiece are for the most part completely authentic. The location of the hotel itself will complete the relaxing experience.

The provincial city of Assen and the college city Groningen are certainly worth a visit and are easy accessible. Enjoy the shopping, the museums, the outdoor cafés and the bars. It’s all possible!
Lastly, the city of Emmen with one of the most beautiful zoos of the country is certainly worth your time.

In short, a great place to take a step back and enjoy a relaxing vacation.

 
 

Holiday Home Gieten

Veenhof 8
9461 TG Gieten
The Netherlands

Tel. +31 592-264009
Mob. +31 6 51 347460 / +316 52 502862
Fax. +31 592 264403
Email: info@vakantiehuisgieten.nl

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