Oldambt Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands
About Oldambt
The Oldambt is a region in the east of Groningen province, which was an administrative district from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. On the northern side of the region is the coast of the Dollard, a bay of the Wadden Sea. Large parts of the Oldambt were overflowed by the Dollard in the 15th and 16th centuries, drowning at least 20 villages. Starting from the 16th century, land has been reclaimed from the Dollard and the Oldambt region in its current form was created. The region, especially the reclaimed land, was very suitable for agricultural production, and the Oldambt became known as the granary of Groningen province, or even of the Netherlands. The farmers in Oldambt thrived, and this led to the construction of large farming estates, and the development of Winschoten (awarded city
Top Attractions in Oldambt
Explore the best things to see and do in Oldambt:
- ★Berg
- ★De Dellen
- ★Dijkstra
- ★Edens
- ★Fontana Resort Bad Nieuweschans
- ★Huninga's Watersport
- ★Oostwold Airport
- ★Pieter Dekker Rondvaarten
Where to Eat in Oldambt
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant de Parelvisser
- 🍴Smederij 1872
- 🍴Steakhouse Desperado
Where to Stay in Oldambt
- 🏨Camping de Boscamp
- 🏨Camping de Bouwte
- 🏨Camping Meerland
- 🏨De fruitgaard
- 🏨De Leeuwenborg
- 🏨Fontana Wellnesshotel
Oldambt Travel Guide Sections
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