Holiday apartment in Nooitgedacht: Hiking, Art and Adventure Garden

Nooitgedacht among hiking trails, art and an adventure garden

Nooitgedacht combines a hiking trail through the residential area with art at Hof van Saksen, a petting zoo and a public play and adventure garden.

Hiking along the Andersche Diep

The Andersche Diep hiking trail is part of the Drentsche Aa National Park. It is 4 km long and starts at a roadside car park at the Hoorse Bulten near Rolde-Nooitgedacht. There is also a hiking trail through the residential area of Nooitgedacht. The fixed route length of 4 km and the specific starting point provide a clear framework for planning your day around this hiking suggestion.

Art at Hof van Saksen

The boutique art fair Kunst aan het Hof takes place in the Havezate at Hof van Saksen in Nooitgedacht. It showcases art, antiques, jewellery and design. During the fair, works of art can be viewed in the Havezate and outdoors along the walking paths of Hof van Saksen. The fifth edition was scheduled for early spring 2026. Collectie Harms Rolde has been based at Hof van Saksen in Nooitgedacht since June 2016. For culture enthusiasts, the event presents works of art both in the Havezate and outdoors along the walking paths of Hof van Saksen.

Playground, animals and a glacial erratic

In the centre of Nooitgedacht there is a petting zoo with goats, rabbits, a donkey and pigs. Parking is available at the petting zoo at Broeder Quirinuslaan 2. A playground is located between De Trans and the new residential area. The new play and adventure garden opened on 10 October 2025 and was designed as a public, free playground. It has a sandbox with a water play area; the water pump and the water play area are wheelchair-accessible. A glacial erratic found in Nooitgedacht, two billion years old, was moved to the play and adventure garden. In addition to the play facilities, the glacial erratic brings a connection with the Earth’s long history to the garden.

Plants, market and local impressions

At Het Tuinhuis, a greenhouse in Nooitgedacht, clients grow and sell plants. The annual Plantjesmarkt Het Tuinhuis complements this theme with garden products, home accessories, gifts for special occasions and handcrafted treats. This means that the focus on plants is not limited to the work in the greenhouse, but also appears as an annual market event.

Which holiday apartment suits your plans

In Nooitgedacht, you can choose your holiday apartment based on the different locations: Andersche Diep and the paths in the village represent active pursuits, while Kunst aan het Hof provides a cultural focus. The petting zoo, playground and adventure garden offer places for animals and play. The Plantjesmarkt and Het Tuinhuis add a distinct accent for travellers who would like to include plants, crafts and markets in their trip.

More places for planning your trip

For further trip planning, you can also consider Nieuwediep, Vredenheim, Anderen, Eext, Grolloo, Eexterzandvoort, Gieten and Gasselte.

For the overarching travel overview: Aa En Hunze.