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Municipality in Drenthe, Netherlands
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Aa en Hunze is a municipality in the north of the province of Drenthe, in the Netherlands. The name of the municipality refers to two small rivers, Drentsche Aa and Hunze. There are 35 villages in the municipality, which has a total population of about 25,000 (2019). The largest villages include Gieten, Annen, and Rolde.
Traditional Dutch pancakes.
Holiday park with a range of accommodation types (bungalows, villas, group accommodations). There are various facilities such as a swimming pool, spa, and five restaurants.
By bus
There are no railway stations in Aa en Hunze. The nearest railway stations are in Assen and Veendam, and more connections are available from Groningen. There are several bus routes to Aa en Hunze:
The easiest and fastest way to get around in the municipality of Aa en Hunze is by car. However, for shorter distances using a bicycle is recommended.
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