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Pavlik_NL Says: First the two windmills of Norg are the village pride. One in the Northern section of the village, the other Southbound. "De Hoop" (= The Hope) is a eightsided double-leveled windmill dating from 1857 and open for public when the blue flag is out. It's working and grinding...
The old Romanic church of Norg
Pavlik_NL Says: In the centre of Norg the old Romanic church is immediately jumping into view. It's simple tower reaches to the heavens and it's the place around which the village eventually appeared. Already around the year 1.000 there was a wooden chapel here. And as being one of the...
Pavlik_NL Says: More then 5.000 years ago the "Trechterbeker" people lived in the present province of Drenthe. To burry their dead leaders they erected "Hunebedden" large piles of huge stones that were available since the ice age that brought them to this vicinity. These megalithic...
nighthawk Says: This is the front of the house you just saw from aside. I cannot imagine how life was in old days, especially when I think people got more than 5 kids very often.It must have been crowded!
nighthawk Says: The farms have a certain shape which is typical for this neck of the woods. Small living quarters and a large shed built on.People prolly weren t that tall back then.This one is right behind the church.
nighthawk Says: This is what I like about the village of Norg: those brinks shielded by trees, almost still can smell the horse sh*t that once must have covered the then unpaved roads that lead here.
nighthawk Says: In the center of the old village is this beautiful church, a so called saddled roof church, because of the shape of the roof.Behind this church is part of the old village with a green and lovely old farms.
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Norger campings: Twenty campings for the outdoor lover
Pavlik_NL Says: Camping out is one of the best ways to fully enjoy the beautiful countryside in Drenthe and especially in Norg. This small village has twenty (!) campings that are in the direct surroundings of the village. From these campings, variing from very simple and small to...
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Norg is not easy to reach, when you relay on public transport. The route is then to reach Assen and go on by bus. For automobilists it's easier (and of course, camping is done either by car with caravan or with a tent in - and bikes on the back). Follow the A28 from Utrecht and follow the signs Norg when you reach Assen. However, to get arund in Norg, leave the car near the camping and start walking or biking.
Written Nov 15, 2005
Farmhouses with enormous straw roofs
Pavlik_NL Says: As said before, the farmhouses in Drenthe are large and almost always topped with an enormous straw roof. Straw was a material that was very much present in the (wet) Netherlands. It was easy to find, cheap and very isolating. Especially in the Northern half of the country,...
Dwelling stones all around Drenthe
Pavlik_NL Says: Stones are something that are typical for Drenthe (and other Northern provinces). Not for nothing it's here that we find the "Hunebedden", the ancient gravemarkers of 5.000 years old. These stones were brought here by the enormous ice masses that came Southwards in the ice...
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Of course I can imagine that most foreigners focus within the Netherlands to the main attractions. But do you want to get to know the Dutch better, then one actually should go where the Dutch go. No, now, do not immediately jump to the conclusion that you have to get out of Holland and follow them on one of their many trips to foreign countries, but I mean ... go to the places that the Dutch go to within their own country. Especially when we have a family, camping is one of the favourite holiday stays and Drenthe (together with the nature on the "Hoge Veluwe" and the coast) are very popular. Here you find perfect campings and will enjoy the outdoor life optimal. Also you will see Dutch relax, which is already quite a revelation!
Written Nov 15, 2005
Another picture of a horse pulled carriage
nighthawk Says: This couple was dressed up in a formal way. I think it was the oldest couple to join the game. The youngest one at the game was a four year old boy.
Ring steken .. erm my English fails me now...
nighthawk Says: When we were in Norg there just was a game of 'ringsteken' going on. At least 2 sit on a carriage, one holding the bridles and one holding a stick.The one with the stick has to catch the ring stuck in a piece of wood on a pole, looks easy but I can tell you: it takes lots of...
nighthawk Says: This was one of the funniest carriages I think. Especially the hat the horse has... haha great! t Was a headstrong horse and I was surprised he ran the race so well.
nighthawk Says: Like most children, my children are always drawn to horses and they gotta stop and feed the horses some grass.These ponies weren t too eager to come to the gate, too bad I forgot to bring along some peppermint/sugar cubes.
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Norg, a small village with a great scenery
Drenthe used to be the poorest province of the Netherlands for long long times. However, now-a-days one can see that this province holds a wealth that other provinces can be very jealous of. Drenthe...
Norg, I have visited here very often. As a child with my parents who rented a bungalow during summer vacations. As a grown up to visit family. Have seen Norg in all seasons: gloomy in fall, glorious...
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