Prison Museum Veenhuizen

Prison Museum Veenhuizen

Prison Museum Veenhuizen

Crime and punishments is a tale as old as time. However, the way criminals are punished has changed a lot over the years. In the Prison Museum, you can discover everything about punishment from the past and that of modern times. For example, what did a prison look like in the past and how did they treat the prisoners? Take a look at prints, models and historical objects. There is, for example, a torture rack and even a breaking wheel, which goes to show how brutal punishment used to be...

In addition to a modern cell block, you'll find real sleeping cages and a dome prison in the Prison Museum. The nice thing is, you can go into everything! Would you like to know what life is like in a prison today? Then meet five people who have committed a crime. You can follow them during their arrest, conviction, and imprisonment.

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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: 5km

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.

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

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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!