Drenthe

Drenthe is a province in the northeastern part of the country covering 2,680 square kilometers and characterized by farmland, forested areas, and three national parks. An extensive network of cycling paths connects the different landscapes and makes the region easily accessible for cyclists.

The territory was originally settled by communities who built the first stone tombs around 3500 BC and left behind the earliest traces of human presence in the country. Later the region developed into a predominantly agricultural area that remains characterized by farming and livestock rearing today.

The 53 megalithic tombs scattered across the territory draw visitors interested in early human settlement and stand freely accessible in the landscape. These stone monuments still shape the appearance of many places today and remind people of the time when the first communities lived here.

Rye and potatoes are cultivated in the fields while dairy farming continues to provide an important source of income for many farms. The numerous cycling paths make it easy to move through the flat landscape and connect the different towns with one another.

The circuit in Assen is the only motorcycle racing track in the country hosting international competitions and attracts thousands of fans each year. The track sits in the middle of the otherwise quiet countryside and forms a striking contrast to the rural surroundings.

Location: Netherlands

Inception: January 1, 1796

Capital city: Assen

Reference: DR

Operator: Provincie Drenthe

Shares border with: Overijssel, Lower Saxony, Groningen, Friesland, Emsland, County of Bentheim

Phone: +310592365555

Website: https://provincie.drenthe.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.91670,6.58330

Latest update: December 15, 2025 00:28