Northern Netherlands

The Northern Netherlandsis the most rural and unexplored area of the country. Regions Drenthe Friesland Groningen Cities Assen Bourtange Delfzijl Emmen Groningen Harlingen Heerenveen Leeuwarden Sneek Other destinations Frisian Lakes West Frisian Islands Westerbork Understand Outside settlements, Friesland and Groningen mostly consist of meadows and arable land. Also, they are great areas for water-based activities such as sailing. Drenthe is a little different in that it also boasts large forests and more hilly terrain. Finally, the West Frisian Islands have a character all of their own. Life is generally lived at a somewhat slower pace than in the west. Drenthe in particular is popular with people looking to move to a more quiet area after their retirement. Conversely, many young people leave the region looking for work. Talk Get in Get around See The "hunebedden" (prehistoric burial chambers), e.g. the one at Borger. Itineraries Do Sail on the large lakes in the southwest of Friesland. Eat Drink Stay safe Especially the countryside is one of the safest parts of the Netherlands, but drug and alcohol abuse is somewhat more common here than elsewhere and is frequently the cause of deadly traffic accidents, particularly during the weekend. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!