Assen

Assen

Assen

The city center of Assen is at a stone's throw distance from Witterzomer and is well accessible from the park both by car and bicycle. You can get a city plan at the reception.

Shopping and going out

The inner city of Assen has a surprisingly varied retail provisions: almost all large warehouses, but also surprising gift shops, fashion shops, jewelries and much more...Stroll through the agreeable shopping area in the center or in shopping mall Koopmansplein. In between, you can pause in one of the cafes or restaurants. On Friday night, it is shopping evening, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays is market. Shopping in Assen is guaranteed to succeed!

Culture and history

For some history (of Drenthe), you must go to the Brink, in the center of the city. Here you will find the recently reopened Drents Museum and Drents Archief. A little bit further, you will find the statue of Bartje. Bartje Bartels is the main character in the books of Anne de Vries. It is about a boy that is growing up in a poor farm laborer's familiy and who started to resist his fate more and more. Bartje's famous exclamation when mother is serving brown beans and father calls to prayer: “Ik bid nie veur bruune boon’n” is very well known.

For a complete overview of the capital of Drente, visit www.ditisassen.nl!

More Near the park

Around park: 21km

Hunebedcentrum

With sixteen dolmen in the immediate vicinity, Borger in Drenthe is the dolmen capital of the Netherlands. So it makes a lot of sense that the Hunebedcentrum (Dolmen Center) can also be found here! Next to this center, you will find a large pebble garden and the largest dolmen of the Netherlands is a little further out.

Around park: 0km

Cycling and walking routes

The province of Drenthe is the premier province for cycling and hiking in the Netherlands. Holiday Resort Witterzomer is the perfect starting point for doing so!

Around park: 90km

Geotour Kop van Drenthe

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Around park: 5km

Drents Archive

With Drents Archive 3.0, everyone can experience the history of Drenthe in a brand new way. Quickly go take a look in this completely renovated building!

Around park: 17km

National Park Drents-Friese Wold

The Drents-Friese Wold is the largest contiguous forest area in the Netherlands, after the Hoge Veluwe. There is plenty to discover here! In fact, you can hike or cycle through 6,000 hectares of forest, heathland, driftsands, and grassland.

Around park: 20km

Radio telescope Dwingeloo

On the edge of the Dwingelderveld is an enormous radio telescope which made radio astronomy possible, right next to the vast pastures. Very impressive!

Around park: 17km

Treetop Path

In and around outside center Boomkroonpad, there is a lot to do! Make exciting trips through the carrot tunnel or take a magnificent stroll through the forest.

Around park: 8km

Camp Westerbork

Kamp Westerbork is close to Holiday park Witterzomer. On this historic place, the history of the camp is brought home to you.

Around park: 5km

Drenthe Museum

In the brand new Drents Museum, there is plenty to see, do, and experience for a whole day of discovery. It is also perfect for children and young people, because the new Children's Museum, the Archeolab, and the Art Floor were specifically designed for this age group. Up to the age of 18, they also have free admission to the museum!