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Municipality in Drenthe, Netherlands
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Noordenveld is a municipality of 31,000 people (2019) in the northwest of the province of Drenthe, The Netherlands. It is located in an area of forests, heathland, and bocage and comprises Roden, Norg, Peize, Veenhuizen, Steenbergen as well as 21 other small villages and hamlets.
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Museum about children's toys in the past and the present
Museum on the history of life in Drenthe, in a house built in 1381
Nationaal Gevangenismuseum
Interactive museum on crime and punishment from 1600 to the present, including the history of Veenhuizen's penal colony.
Gardens and orchard with historic and special vegetables. In the shop you can buy products from the orchard, such as chutneys and juices.
Relatively complete dolmen with six capstones, easy to access from the main road (Hoofdweg Steenbergen).
Small dolmen, with 2 of 4 original capstones still in place.
water sports at the lake, boat rental at Cnossen Leekstermeer
Boat rental, sailing, wind surfing, and kayaking at the Leekstermeer lake
Unique wetlands area in the north of Noordenveld, between the Leekstermeer lake and the city of Groningen. Great for hiking, cycling, horse-riding, or bird-watching.
Walking route with many Folly Art installations, the distance of the route is ~ 8 km. Half way the route there is a pop-up café which provides refreshments.
Small brasserie and restaurant in wonderful surroundings at the entrance to Museum Havezate Mensinge
It is advisable to book ahead, especially at weekends.
Sandwiches, salads, pancakes, and more.
This local brewery is located in a former flour mill building, that was part of the Veenhuizen prison village. You can visit the brewery to taste their 8 types of beers, and to do a tour of the brewery. Next door is the Kaaslust cheese shop.
Campsite along the shores of the Leekstermeer lake
Campsite just outside of the village of Roden, which also offers small holiday cottages.
Luxury campsite in the forested area of Norg, with also holiday homes and special accommodations such as a treehouse.
Campsite, mobilhomes and cottages, with a small swimming lake and bar/restaurant.
Traditionally crafted cheese in the original dairy factory of the Veenhuizen agricultural community. Next to the Maallust brewery.
By bus
The key frequent bus route into Noordenveld is bus line 4, which frequently (2-6 times per hour) runs from the main railway station of Groningen via Peize to Roden (25 minutes, €5).
By bus
The main bus routes that are useful within Noordenveld are bus lines 4 (between Roden and Peize) and 83 (between Roden and Norg). There are no direct bus connections between Roden/Norg and Veenhuizen.
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