Drents-Friese Wold National Park

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Drents-Friese Wold National Park, Protected forest landscape in Drenthe and Friesland, Netherlands

The Drents-Friese Wold National Park spans over 6,000 hectares of dense forests, purple heathlands, shifting sands, and river valley grasslands along the provincial borders.

The national park designation in 2000 marked a significant step in preserving the natural heritage of the Netherlands through environmental protection measures.

Ancient burial mounds from the Neolithic period, known as hunebedden, stand near the park boundaries as remnants of early human settlements.

The park network includes multiple entry points with parking facilities, visitor centers providing information, and extensive trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

The Aekingerzand area contains one of the largest active sand drifts in the Netherlands, continuously shaped by wind forces throughout the seasons.

Location: Ooststellingwerf

Location: Westerveld

Inception: 1999

Website: http://nationaalpark-drents-friese-wold.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.90972,6.28056

Latest update: May 20, 2025 08:11

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Drents-Friese Wold National Park: Protected forest landscape in Drenthe and Friesland, Netherlands » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes