Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Drenthe Province, The Netherlands

1. 5.0 IKEAIR (53 reviews)
   - It was just an amazing experience up in the air!!
   Balloon Rides
   
   
   Wow…. How could we want more!! It was a great finale for our lovely visit in The Netherlands!! We had the best time up in the air thanks to the spectacular view and amazing pilot Erik. His co-pilot was also very professional Overall experience was just so seamless that it felt like we were part of a romantic movie! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Toneelvereniging Diever (20 reviews)
   - GEWELDIG!!!
   Theaters
   
   
   Al jaren een traditie; het bezoeken van het openluchttheater in Diever. Dit jaar het stuk "de getemde feeks". In een woord geweldig!! Een absolute aanrader. De pret begint al in de rij voordat het hek opengaat. Daarna het aanschouwen van het publiek dat zich me kussens, dekens, drank en eterij voorbereid om te genieten van de avond. De cast verdient, zoals elk jaar, een dikke pluim voor hun prestaties!! Ga vooral heen!! See more..
   
3. 4.5 Brewery Maallust (97 reviews)
   - Great combination with cheese and fries!
   Breweries
   
   
   Maallust is a micro-brewery inside the wheat mill of the former Veenhuizen prison. They are active since 2011 and their popular craft beers have befitting names such as “Zware Jongen”. There is also a tasting room right next to the brewery. You can book tours including tasting of the beers, optionally with cheese from the neighboring artisanal cheese factory. Together with the new artisanal snackbar also next door, quite an attractive destination for a culinary expedition! See more..
   
4. 4.5 National Park Drentsche Aa (77 reviews)
   - Large rural area with great cycling and hiking
   National Parks • Parks
   
   
   The National Park Drentsche Aa was created because it largely escaped from areal redistribution efforts and hence is still a very historical landscape. It has several small rivers, nature areas, small scale farming and even prehistorical funeral monuments built of large boulders. Great area for cycling or hiking! See more..
   
5. 4.5 De Nieuwe Kolk (77 reviews)
   - Movie theater, library and a snack-bar
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theatre & Performances
   
   
   Very nice place. They have some movie theater rooms, a snack-bar and a library all in the same place. Cool! See more..
   
6. 4.5 TT Races (72 reviews)
   - Best circuit on the Moto GP calendar.
   Auto Racing Tracks
   
   
   All other circuits that I've visited pale in comparison to the Assen circuit for efficiency, facilities, stands and screens. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Bezoekerscentrum Dwingelderveld (71 reviews)
   - Nice to visit
   Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Nice to visit and have a quick drink before heading further into the National Park. Nice service and friendly staff See more..
   
8. 4.5 Zoo Bizar (55 reviews)
   - Wonderfull! Fantastische mini dierentuin
   Spent < 1 hour Zoos
   
   
   Absolutely loved this tiny zoo. We got to pet and hold several animals. Very nice man who told a lot about the animals. We saw a skunk, a snake, a spider and a mammal looking like a hedgehog but not related. He showed us the animals were comfortable with the attention of the people visiting. Animals don't eat when stressed and these animals were having a snack. They have two pot-bellied pigs. We went to pet and rub one and he fell on his side of poor joy. Loved it. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Ellert en Brammert (53 reviews)
   - Great open air museum
   Natural History Museums • History Museums
   
   
   We had a very enjoyable visit to this open air museum. The historic buildings are scattered through the woods making for a very pleasant walk around. There are some animals to see as well. You can enter the buildings and they are mocked up to show how people lived not that long ago. We were given a guide book in English for 1 Euro when we asked, worth it to explain what you're looking at. The inn/cafe halfway round was much better than expected with a quite extensive menu (not in English and as neither our German nor Dutch is up to much we guessed slightly. We had a lovely meal (savoury pancakes, sausage and chips) in a nice setting. Also a play park area for the kids. We visited with a boisterous 9 year old and another family. We all enjoyed the visit more than we expected. See more..
   
10. 4.5 De Drentse Koe (47 reviews)
    - Great Place for younger Kids
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Outdoor and indoor playground with farm theme. Perfect for kids 1 - 12 years. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Beelden In Gees (31 reviews)
    - An absolute must....
    Wednesday: Art Galleries • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Today was our second visit to the Sculpture Garden in Gees. Absolutely stunning. The collection of sculptures and works of art changes every year and only includes the top of Dutch and European artists. The layout of the garden is beautiful and very well maintained and the positioning of the sculptures is really thought through. The variations in the landscaping from wide open views to closed in gardens surprises the visitor at every corner. A delight for photographers (no restrictions in place). Just too good to describe - go and look for yourself. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Klimpark Outdoor Grolloo (28 reviews)
    - Such a great day
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
    
    
    Family of 5, with a teenager and 2x 12 year olds. Great day out- spent more time here then expected. Value you money, and very helpful friendly staff in the climbing area. Would recommend- kids said this was the most fun they had had, ever!! (It was a very warm day which also helped) See more..
    
13. 4.5 Hunebed D45 (27 reviews)
    - One of The Largest
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
    
    
    The Hunebed D45 with its length of 18,5 m is one of the largest graves. The 6 cover stones are still exist though they are not at the right position. The location is very nice as you can walk in and enjoy the beautiful wood. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Museum de Proefkolonie (25 reviews)
    - Interesting 'experiment'
    Spent 1-2 hours Children's Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Napoleon verliet Nederland en liet haar in armoede achter. Ga 200 jaar terug in de tijd en beleef het unieke verhaal van generaal Johannes van den Bosch, die met zijn kolonieplan de 'paupers' uit Holland weer een toekomst kon bieden. In het nieuwe Museum De Proefkolonie in Frederiksoord treed je in de voetsporen van de eerste kolonisten en ervaar je hun onvergetelijke verhaal via een multimediale See more..
    
15. 4.5 Beeldenpark de Havixhorst (23 reviews)
    - Sculpture garden at Havixhorst
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    In de tuinen van Châteauhotel en -restaurant De Havixhorst, een fraaie 18e eeuwse Havesathe, lommerrijk gelegen tussen De Wijk en Meppel in Zuidwest-Drenthe, is sinds juni 2008 een bijzondere verzameling beelden te zien. Het enige beeldenpark in Nederland met een compact kunsthistorisch overzicht van de Nederlandse figuratieve beeldhouwkunst vanaf het einde van de 19e eeuw tot en met heden. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Drukkerijmuseum (23 reviews)
    - Friendly helpfull staff, all volenteers! Very nice for childeren
    Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This small museum is really worth a visit, especially with children ( > 5 years). The museum is all operated by volunteers, mostly retired craftsman from printing companies. They demonstrate the printing machines and techniques and the children can make their own printings and do some graphic artworks as well. The children really enjoyed it and learned a lot about old printing techniques and graphic arts. The staff was helpful, enthusiastic and patient. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Sneak Out Sleen escape room (22 reviews)
    - Absolutely recommended!
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    Sneak Out Sleen, escape room. Located in Sleen near Emmen, Drenthe - The Netherlands. Plata o Plomo Het zijn de late jaren tachtig in Colombia, kartels zijn aan de macht. Waar je ook komt, de invloed van de verschillende kartels is overal voelbaar. Jullie hebben een fantastische vakantie gehad en gaan ter afsluiting nog één avond stappen. De avond is nog jong en plots komt Andres Carvalho binnenstormen, hij is hoofd beveiliging van een van de regerende kartels... Geschikt voor 3 - 6 personen Prijs per groep € 105,- Plata o Plomo the battle Battle Room! Ben je met een groep groter dan 6 personen? In dat geval adviseren wij je Plata o Plomo the battle te boeken. Dat is niet 1 escape room maar het zijn 2 identieke rooms naast elkaar. Twee teams, ieder van 3 - 6 personen, spelen tegelijk tegen elkaar. Welk team zet de snelste tijd neer? In totaal kunnen er 12 mensen tegelijk spelen! Geschikt voor 6 - 12 personen Prijs per groep € 180,- See more..
    
18. 4.5 Asserbos (21 reviews)
    - One of the oldest City Parks / Forest
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
    
    
    The Asserbos is one of the oldest and largests City Parks in the Netherlands, started in 1260 and landscaped in 1760. About 10 acres of the park are still original forest (oerbos). Still very popular for recreation with a big children’s farm with lots of animals. Several restaurants are located in the park such as the Ponderosa. See more..
    
19. 4.5 De Wachter (20 reviews)
    - Nice view
    Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Is a nice place. You can feel the nature and peace there. With the canal and the windmill. Is so quite as well See more..
    
20. 4.5 Galerie Wildevuur (20 reviews)
    - beautiful gallery with surprise in the garden
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Sometimes there are moments that last. An initial ordinary day suddenly as a warm reminder nestles in memory. Visiting gallery Wildevuur in the Drenthe Hooghalen can be such a moment. Granted, the location - the vast estate Hiemstra State - in one word called idyllic. And yes, the manor in which the gallery is situated is one of the most beautiful national monuments , and paragons of the Amsterdam School, the Netherlands. But above all it 's impressive collection of figurative art that makes the memorable introduction. Welcome ! See more..
    
21. 4.5 De Luie Tuinman (20 reviews)
    - Beautiful small garden areas with a beautiful outdoor cafe
    Gardens
    
    
    We came across De Luie Tuinman on a walk in the woods of Gijsselter and decided to visit for a morning coffee the following day. We were not disappointed. The café area is very pretty with different seating areas. We visited the garden area after our coffee and despite the recent hot weather it was beautifully presented. The different garden areas means that there is always something new to explore. All-in-all a very relaxing experience. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.