Northern Netherlands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
NUTS-1 region in the Netherlands
About Northern Netherlands
Outside settlements, Friesland and Groningen mostly consist of meadows and arable land. Also, they are great areas for water-based activities such as sailing. Drenthe is a little different in that it also boasts large forests and more hilly terrain. Finally, theWest Frisian Islandshave a character all of their own. Life is generally lived at a somewhat slower pace than in the west. Drenthe in particular is popular with people looking to move to a more quiet area after their retirement. Conversely, many young people leave the region looking for work.
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