Westerwolde Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region in Groningen, Netherlands
About Westerwolde
The Westerwolde region is in the southeast of the province of Groningen, borderingGermany(theWestern Plains) to the east andDrentheprovince to the south. The region is famous for the fortified villages of Oudeschans and especiallyBourtange. Just as in other relatively remote regions of the Netherlands, Westerwolde suffers from a declining and ageing population. There are four tourist information centres in the region. A fifth tourist office for Westerwolde is located in the larger town ofStadskanaal. In addition to these tourist offices, there are various 'tourist info agencies', i.e. restaurants, drugstores, campsites, or museums that provide tourist information. For an overview of such agencies, see the website ofTourist Info Westerwolde.
Top Attractions in Westerwolde
Explore the best things to see and do in Westerwolde:
- ★Fort Bourtange
- ★Oudeschans
- ★Ter Apel Monastery
- ★Vestingmuseum Oudeschans
Where to Eat in Westerwolde
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant De Ruiten Aa
- 🍴Restaurant De Sultan
Where to Stay in Westerwolde
- 🏨Camping Boerenbont
- 🏨Camping de Barkhoorn
- 🏨Camping de Bronzen Eik
- 🏨Camping De Papaver
- 🏨Camping Moekesgat
- 🏨Camping Roelage
Westerwolde Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: