Holiday apartment in Drachten – Art, nature and family experiences

Drachten combines urban culture, green paths and activities in which children can get actively involved themselves. This mix provides clear guidance when choosing a holiday apartment in Drachten: if you would like to combine art and architecture with experiences in nature and play, Drachten offers a variety of ideas for day trips. Traces of De Stijl can be found on houses, a monument and a mural; paths and excursion destinations complement the cultural perspective with water, nature and movement.

Discover art, history and architecture

The “Stadswandeling Drachten” is a 3.2-kilometre city walk that combines art, history and architecture. As a single stage, the 3.2 kilometres give the tour a clear framework for the day. In Friesland, the Van Doesburg-Rinsemahuis is an important example of the application of Theo van Doesburg’s ideas about colour harmony in connection with De Stijl. The Dada Monument on Raadhuisplein is a work of art in the shape of an eight made from car hubcaps in De Stijl’s characteristic colours.

Karmelklooster Drachten has the status of a Rijksmonument. It is the only authentic monastery building still preserved in Friesland. In the Papegaaienbuurt district of Drachten, there are several houses designed by the architect Cees Rienks de Boer, whose woodwork was painted according to designs by Theo van Doesburg. The “Mural Philips” in Drachten was created in honour of Philips and in memory of the company’s importance to Drachten.

Nature, exercise and days with children

De Naturij offers indoor and outdoor play opportunities, encounters with animals and an expedition into nature. At Spijkerdorp, children can build huts, use play equipment and ride on a go-kart track. Both attractions offer families different ways to spend time together: sometimes animals and nature are at the centre, while at other times building, exercise and self-directed play take the lead.

The “Rondje Dr8888” walking route leads through the green surroundings of Drachten, along water, art and nature. TOP Drachten is a tourist starting point for exploring Drachten on foot or by bicycle. The “Drijvende krachten” cycling route starts at the Toeristisch Opstappunt in Drachten and leads via De Veenhoop and Oudega; along the way, it provides insights into the entrepreneurial energy and innovative outlook of the local residents. The routes already differ in their mode of transport: “Rondje Dr8888” is a walking route, while “Drijvende krachten” is a cycling route.

Choose a holiday apartment in Drachten based on your travel interests

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Drachten, you can tailor the pace of your holiday to your interests: culturally focused days, exercise in green surroundings, or playing and discovering together each offer different focal points. This makes the accommodation part of a travel plan that suits your ideas about culture, nature and family time.

More places for your travel planning

For further travel planning, you can also make a note of these places: De Veenhoop, Rottevalle, Oudega Gem Smallingerlnd, De Tike, Goëngahuizen, Oudega, Houtigehage.

To the overarching travel overview: Smallingerland.