Strubben–Kniphorstbos, Drentsche Aa National Park

#1 among attractions in Drentsche Aa National Park

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The Strubben–Kniphorstbos is a nature reserve of 377 hectares, located between Anloo and Schipborg in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is the only archaeological reserve in the Netherlands. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.46 mi²Coordinates: 53°3'37"N, 6°41'39"E

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Strubben–Kniphorstbos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drents Museum, Appèlbergen, Triade, De Wachter.

7.1 miSW
History and art venue established in 1854
Drents Museum, Assen
182 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Assen, the Drents Museum is a vibrant cultural beacon renowned for its diverse collection of art and historical artifacts. As a key attraction in the Netherlands, it offers a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that...
5.7 miN
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Appèlbergen
146 min walk • The Appèlbergen is a forest to the east of the village of Glimmen. It's located in the province of Groningen. In the Second World War, the Germans buried 34 people secretly after they had killed them. Of the 34 people, 15 have never been recovered. Between 1949 and 2004, there were several attempts to find the buried people.
7 miSW
52°59'51"N • 6°33'37"E
Triade, Assen
180 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.7 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Windmill
De Wachter, Tynaarlo
70 min walk • De Wachter is a smock mill in Zuidlaren, Drenthe, which has been restored to working order. The mill was built in 1851 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 41064.
2.1 miW
Windmill
De Zwaluw, Drentsche Aa National Park
54 min walk • De Zwaluw is a smock mill in Oudemolen, Drenthe, the Netherlands. It was built in 1837 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 38148.
2.5 miN
Forts and castles
Laarwoud
63 min walk • Laarwoud is a monumental stronghold in the centre of Zuidlaren, the Netherlands. People also describe Laarwoud as a little castle, in the Netherlands locally known as havezate. The word havezate is used in the Dutch provinces of Drenthe and Overijssel.
4.7 miSE
Windmill
Hazewind
119 min walk • Hazewind is a smock mill in Gieten, Drenthe, Netherlands. It was built in 1833 and has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 16126.
3.2 miN
Windmill
De Boezemvriend
83 min walk • De Boezemvriend or Molen van De Groeve is a smock mill in De Groeve, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. It was built in 1871. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 41097.
7.5 miNW
Museum
International Wooden Shoe Museum Eelde
192 min walk • The International Wooden Shoe Museum Eelde is a museum in Eelde, the Netherlands, for clogs, clog-making equipment and machinery. It has the largest collection of wooden footwear in the world.
5.6 miS
Windmill
Molen van Rolde, Drentsche Aa National Park
142 min walk • The Molen van Rolde is a smock mill in Rolde, Drenthe, the Netherlands. The mill was built in 1873 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 32698.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Zuidlaardermeer
120 min walk • Zuidlaardermeer is a lake in the northern part of the Netherlands. The lake runs Northwest of the village of Zuidlaren and southwards of the former municipality of Hoogezand-Sappemeer and is called Zuidlaardermeer.