Assen Travel Guide

 Jaco_Emmen Says:  The farmers not long ago were always much more comfortable then the city folks! As they lived with the animals, also at night, the house would be much warmer then in the city! Although cooking inside wasn't so much fun, most of the houses would use a small stove, fired with... 

 Jaco_Emmen Says:  It is somehow a small house, just a few windows in it, if you compare it with the houses we are used to nowadays you would run away quickly, as all seems to be smaller in size, more or less 36 square meters, that is all, maybe even less, the cows, wood, stove, kitchenware,... 

 Arfah Says:  Ok, I have to admit. I love hydrangea so much. They are so good looking and the colours are so amazing. I've never seen hydrangea as fresh and as healthy as this. The flowers are big and bushy. I found this somewhere in the city, during my walk to the flea market. 

 Arfah Says:  This shop is somewhere at my friend's home in Brunesltraat. I will have to check with her the exact name of this shop or street. It was a short walk, not more than 10 minutes from her home or it could be lesser than that.The shop sells plants and nice pots. If I live nearby,... 

 Arfah Says:  I enjoy walking (no doubt you'll see me limping somewhere along the way, ha3). I don't necessarily need a definite destination. Wandering around, checking out the streets and lanes of another different city is a must do during any of my travel trips.This was one of the... 

 Arfah Says:  Like other women, I go crazy every time seeing flowers. I'm not so sure what were these but I really hope I can plant them at my backyard, but that's impossible. Even my hydrangea said to be imported from Holland too is still struggling to survive after almost 1 year since I... 

 Arfah Says:  If you're feeling cold and needed extra layer to keep warm, this stall might help! Plenty of leggings and socks sold at reasonable price. I saw some socks sold at 5 euro per bundle. Now thinking, why didn't I get one of those legging...they're really cool. 

 Arfah Says:  There are a variety of vegetables and fruits in my country too, but I've never seen them so fresh and so healthy like those sold here. The size, colours and even texture are a little different which made almost all vegetables and fruits seemed much prettier and yummy. Of... 

 Arfah Says:  As I mentioned, it was just a short stay in Assen. Therefore, I didn't get to see much. My friend took my mum and me to the flea market somewhere in the city. According to her it's open every Wednesday and Saturday from 5.30 am - 3.30 pm and if the weather goes too cold,... 

 ATLC Says:  Drents Museum is the main museum for the province Drenthe. It gives a fine idea about the history and archeology of this province and has some unusual objects connected with it.Some very important finds were bodies found in the peat layers of this region. On writing this tip... 

 ATLC Says:  'Next Door' is the little sister of no. 18, Gulle Gans (which is a restaurant).Gulle Gans Next Door is obviously popular as a lunch hot spot since the whole place, including the outside terrace, was completely full at lunch time (it was a Tuesday). Definitely popular with... 

 Arfah Says:  I had the chance to browse this shop during my trip to Assen. Honestly, I don't know the exact location. Anyway, I like the shop very much and felt like buying so many things. The shop sells plenty of things such as small size furniture, lamps, mirror, home decor, kitchen... 

 ATLC Says:  Since Assen is the capital of the province Drenthe, it is also one of the main places to go shopping. You're sure to have a few hours of fun shopping here. Plenty of fashion and shoe shops, specialist shops such as for lovers of cooking, book shops, musical instruments... 

 ATLC Says:  One of those typical exotic shops (called 'toko') where you can buy all your Asian ingredients and groceries, vegs, etc.This shop also does takeaway food, catering, and Asian cosmetics.On Wednesday the fresh herbs, spices and vegetables arrive.I enjoy this shop a lot. Mainly... 

 sachara Says:  In the small village Witten, 5 KM west of Assen, you can find three traditional Saxon farmerhouses. Two are a national monument (cultural heritage).The one at the street Witterzomer 1 has the doors of the barn (baanderdeur) a at the side and the one at Witterhaar (picture)...