Emmen

Emmen is a municipality in Drenthe province in northeastern Netherlands. It covers a large area and incorporates several smaller settlements and residential neighborhoods.

The area was shaped by peat extraction for centuries, which influenced the region's development. The place grew significantly in the 20th century and became an important administrative center.

The Gemeentearchief Emmen maintains an extensive collection of municipal documents that preserve the administrative and social developments of the region.

The municipality is easy to explore through a network of streets and paths connecting its various neighborhoods. Visitors can walk or cycle through different areas to experience the mix of urban and green spaces.

The area was once shaped by canals from peat extraction that remain as part of the landscape today. These historical waterways create a distinctive geography that becomes apparent when exploring the region.

Location: Drenthe

Capital city: Emmen

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Shares border with: Coevorden, Haren, Westerwolde, Borger-Odoorn, Emlichheim, Ringe, Twist

Phone: +310591

Email: gemeente@emmen.nl

Website: http://emmen.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.78333,6.90000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:52