Go back in Drenthe and discover the rich history of this province

'Terug in Drenthe' guides you into the history of the Dutch province of Drenthe. Learn about the different timelines and immerse yourself in its interesting stories.

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Prehistory Boermarke Edge of Drenthe New Worlds Civilisation Offensive Modern Drenthe

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Yde Girl

The Yde Girl is the most famous bog body in the Netherlands....

Society of Benevolence

At the start of the 19th century, the Netherlands is...

Drents Plateau

The Drents Plateau is a plateau in Drenthe that's about...

Brinkdorpen and Esdorpen

Spread across the landscape of Drenthe, you'll find...

Van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous painters...

Lukis en Dryden

Lukis and Dryden are two Brithish researches who travelled...

Drentsche Aa

The Drentsche Aa is an ancient system of streams in...

Camp Westerbork

In 1939 the Central Refugee Camp Westerbork is built...

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Want to really experience the history of Drenthe? Terug in Drenthe offers a wide variety of special locations, activities and hiking and biking trails for the real culture lover.

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