Holiday apartment in Eexterzandvoort between the Hondsrug and Hunze

Eexterzandvoort is situated between the Hondsrug and the winding Hunze.

Landscape between the Hondsrug and Hunze

The Hunze river valley lies at the foot of the Hondsrug. In the surrounding water extraction areas near Eexterzandvoort, local residents have created walking trails. The Breevenen form another aspect of the landscape: in 1997, Waterleidingmaatschappij Drenthe purchased 200 hectares of the Breevenen to combine drinking water extraction with the development of wetlands. This results in a tangible difference for walks: in the water extraction areas, established paths shape the experience, while the Breevenen are additionally characterised by the development of wetlands. For your holiday, this creates various opportunities to experience nature not merely as a backdrop, but also as a defining part of the region.

On foot, by canoe or e-bike

The Hunzedal can be explored on foot and by bicycle. It is particularly well suited to exploration by canoe. Eexterzandvoort is also a waypoint on the 67-kilometre e-bike route “Tussen Drentsche Aa en Hunzevallei | Hondsrugrondje 5”. The 67 kilometres provide the e-bike route with a clear framework for planning a longer cycling section. Since 2020, cyclists and hikers have been able to use a Rustpunt at the village community centre d’Aol School. It offers homemade coffee for a small contribution, toilet facilities, information about the surrounding area, e-bike charging and help repairing bicycle breakdowns. The Rustpunt brings a break, information and practical assistance together in one place along the way. This means that the options available locally include both longer tours and a practical break with support while travelling.

Museum, fort, parks and historic site

Cultural and landscape destinations also complement the travel itinerary. The Hunebedcentrum is a museum in the area around Eexterzandvoort, while Van Galenschans / Poepenhemeltje is a fort in the area around Eexterzandvoort. Het Zwanemeer and Boswachterij Anloo are located in the immediate vicinity of Eexterzandvoort; both are parks. Boswachterij Schipborg and Boswachterij Gieten are parks in the area around Eexterzandvoort. In the wider regional surroundings of Eexterzandvoort are Wedderburcht, a castle, and the Westerbork transit camp, a historic site. This means that, alongside nature and water experiences, you will also find points of connection with history and regional culture.

Days between landscape and culture

Between the Hondsrug and Hunze, you can focus your stay on nature and outdoor activities or place greater emphasis on cultural destinations in the immediate and wider regional surroundings. The range of options extends from days spent cycling or walking to experiences involving water, museums, parks or historic sites. For those interested in culture, the Hunebedcentrum, Van Galenschans / Poepenhemeltje and the Westerbork transit camp offer different points of connection with history and culture.

Discover more places in the surrounding area at: Nooitgedacht, Eext, Grolloo, Vredenheim, Anderen, Gieterveen, Gasselternijveen, Anloo.

For the overarching travel overview: Aa En Hunze.