The farmer
Come and discover the Drenthe countryside
When you think of Drenthe, you think of peace, space, dolmens and... cows. The countryside is just part of it here. From fields full of crops to meadows with grazing cows: this is where farm life takes place every day.
And you can enjoy them beautifully. Go play on a play farm, get an ice cream from the farmer, tap your own milk or take a look around the farmyard. Off to the farm!
Highlights - You must have seen or done this
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Playing at De Drentse Koe play and ice cream farm
Playing at De Drentse Koe play and ice cream farm
At De Drentse Koe, you will experience a day full of farmyard fun, both indoors and outdoors! The park is fully fenced and safe. Who will come along to explore?
And end the day with a delicious homemade ice cream, of course!
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Get fresh milk at Melktap Nijeveen
Get fresh milk at Melktap Nijeveen
At Melktap Nijeveen, various dairy products are available from the refrigerated vending machines (open 24/7).
Every Saturday, the farm is fully open for viewing. You can tour the farmyard on your own and see the calves, cows and milking robots.
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Biscuit cuddling at Hoeve Sonneclaer
Biscuit cuddling at Hoeve Sonneclaer
At Hoeve Sonneclaer, it is possible to do various adventurous farm activities, such as a tour of the organic farm, farmer's golf, cow cuddling and playing in the hay barn or playground. Don't forget to taste the homemade organic ice cream!
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Experience farm life of yesteryear at Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve
Experience farm life of yesteryear at Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve
Be amazed by the beautiful period rooms in the front house of this museum farmhouse.
But the historic carriages and implements in the barns and barns are also well worth a visit.
Great tip for groups: De Karstenhoeve has a large number of old-fashioned clothes, some more than 100 years old, some of them recreated. What could be more fun than to go "on portrait" with a group in these clothes?
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Walk with alpaca or donkey at Alpacas Enzo
Walk with alpaca or donkey at Alpacas Enzo
Always wanted to come face-to-face with a super-soft and curious alpaca? Enjoy this unique and soothing experience!
In addition, the donkey walk is especially for (young) children and anyone who wants to get to know the lovely donkeys in a relaxed way. You will be given two donkeys for a pleasant walk of about 2 kilometres around the farm.
It is the perfect way to spend an hour enjoying the outdoors, cuddling the animals and having fun together.
Get a taste of the region
Primal and tough delicacies! All that cycling and walking in our province makes you hungry. Fortunately, they know how to deal with that on the farm.
That milk from the cows and eggs from the chickens are processed here into fresh products that make you happy. Think farmhouse ice cream, creamy custard, yoghurt, dry sausage and a good piece of Dubbel Drents bread. Honest and pure, exactly as it is meant to be.
Taste the region
Pick gardens - Pick the most beautiful flowers and delicious treats yourself here
Events - Experience farm life at one of these activities and events
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Exhibition experience farm Hoeve Koning Willem III
Exhibition experience farm Hoeve Koning Willem III
weekly
In Frederiksoord -
The Farmers' Route | With a visit to a farm!
The Farmers' Route | With a visit to a farm!
until 20 April 2027
In Meppel -
Exhibition | 100 years of pear trees on Dokter Larijweg
Exhibition | 100 years of pear trees on Dokter Larijweg
until 30 September
In Ruinerwold -
Open Gardens Carousel: Hoogeveen & Meppel
Open Gardens Carousel: Hoogeveen & Meppel
12 and 13 September
In Meppel
Westerveld cycling tour
Boerentrots Westerveld offers 2 cycling routes (39 km + 25 km), passing (organic) dairy farmers, farm shops, fruit and vegetable growers, beekeepers, and the Havelter Mill. Each farmer and grower has his own story and is proud of their products. They will therefore tell you their story with passion.
The 25 km route is also great fun to cycle with children. In it, you will find a flower and fruit picking garden, terraces with ice cream and a maze in a nature park near the beekeeper. The 39 km route also has plenty of opportunities for a snack and drink. At some farmers you can get a guided tour if they are present.
