King Willem-Alexander Canal

#588 among destinations in the Netherlands

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The King Willem-Alexander Canal, named after King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, is a 6 km long canal in the northeastern Netherlands. The new canal through the Hondsrug is part of the larger Veenvaart project to draw more recreational boaters and tourists to the Veenkoloniën region in the provinces of Drenthe and Groningen. ()

Local name: Koning Willem-Alexanderkanaal Coordinates: 52°44'21"N, 6°56'43"E

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King Willem-Alexander Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art, Wilderness, Dierenpark Emmen, De Hondsrug.

3.7 miNW
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art, Emmen
95 min walk • Nestled in the quaint city of Emmen in the Netherlands, the Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art offers a unique window into the vibrant culture and artistic expression of Tibet. This cultural gem, which showcases the work of Tibetan artists, provides an insightful look...
3.8 miNW
Zoo
Wilderness, Emmen
96 min walk • Wilderness or wildlands, are natural environments on Earth that have not been significantly modified by human activity or any nonurbanized land not under extensive agricultural cultivation. The term has traditionally referred to terrestrial environments, though growing attention is being placed on marine wilderness.
3.8 miNW
Zoo
Dierenpark Emmen, Emmen
97 min walk • Dierenpark Emmen was a large zoo located in Emmen in the northern province of Drenthe in the Netherlands. Due to financial difficulties the zoo decided in 2011 to reorganise.
5.6 miN
Windmill
De Hondsrug, Emmen
144 min walk • De Hondsrug is a smock mill in Weerdinge, Drenthe, which has been restored to working order. The mill was built in 1910 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 14964.
4.4 miW
Windmill
Nooitgedacht
112 min walk • Nooitgedacht is a smock mill in Veenoord, Drenthe, in the Netherlands, which has been restored to working order. The mill was built in 1916 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 33786.
2.2 miS
Windmill
De Heidebloem
57 min walk • De Heidebloem is a smock mill in Erica, Netherlands. It was built in 1895. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 14962.
3.7 miE
Windmill
De Berk, Drenthe
95 min walk • De Berk is a smock mill in Barger-Compascuum, Netherlands. It was built in 1983.
1.7 miNW
Windmill
Zeldenrust, Emmen
43 min walk • Zeldenrust is a smock mill in Zuidbarge, Drenthe, which has been restored to working order. The mill was built in 1857 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 14968.
5.5 miSE
Park
Bargerveen Nature Reserve
141 min walk • Bargerveen Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Dutch province of Drenthe that has been included in the Natura 2000 ecological network.
3.8 miNW
52°47'6"N • 6°53'45"E
Bij Leth Galerie, Emmen
97 min walk • Museum
2.5 miN
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
JenS Vesting, Emmen
63 min walk • De Oude Meerdijk is a football stadium in Emmen, Netherlands. It is the home ground of FC Emmen. It has a capacity of 8,600.