Blauwe Meer

#120 among destinations in the Netherlands

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The Blauwe Meer is an artificial lake southeast of Hoogersmilde in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°52'58"N, 6°24'27"E

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Blauwe Meer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TT Circuit Assen, Dwingeloo Radio Observatory, De Vlijt, Molen van Makkum.

7.3 miNE
Historic motorsport racing circuit
TT Circuit Assen, Assen
186 min walk • The TT Circuit Assen is a motorsport race track built in 1955 and located in Assen, Netherlands. Host of the Dutch TT, it is popularly referred to as "The Cathedral" of motorcycling by the fans of the sport.
4.9 miS
Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Dwingeloo Radio Observatory, Dwingelderveld National Park
125 min walk • The Dwingeloo Radio Observatory is a single-dish radio telescope near the village of Dwingeloo in the northeastern Netherlands. Construction started in 1954, and the telescope was completed in 1956. The radio telescope has a diameter of 25 m.
4.4 miSW
Windmill
De Vlijt
114 min walk • De Vlijt is a smock mill in Diever, Netherlands. It was built in 1882. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 12907.
5.7 miSE
Windmill
Molen van Makkum
147 min walk • The Molen van Makkum is a smock mill at Makkum, Drenthe, the Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8889.
1.4 miN
Tower
Zendstation Smilde
36 min walk • Zendstation Smilde, also known as the CJ2 Data tower is a tall partially guyed tower in Hoogersmilde, the Netherlands, built in 1959, for directional radio services and TV and FM-transmissions.
5.3 miW
National park
Drents-Friese Wold National Park
136 min walk • Located in the Drenthe region of the Netherlands, the Drents-Friese Wold National Park is a stunning natural oasis that offers a wide range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 61 square kilometers, this expansive park is home to an array of...