Veenpark, Historical peat village museum in Barger-Compascuum, Netherlands.
The Veenpark spans across reconstructed villages and moorlands, where visitors can explore traditional Dutch peat extraction through train rides and boat trips.
The park preserves the last remaining peat extraction site in Drenthe, demonstrating the methods used by Dutch workers during the early twentieth century.
Throughout the park, craftspeople demonstrate traditional trades including peat cutting, baking, grocery selling, and wooden shoe making in historical settings.
The park opens from April through winter, offering guided tours lasting one hour, followed by independent exploration time for visitors.
Visitors can experience the same peat landscape that influenced Vincent van Gogh during his time in Drenthe through combined tickets with Van Gogh House.
GPS coordinates: 52.75583,7.02593
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56
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