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Things to see in Assen (Netherlands): 82 places and when to go

Assen is a town in Netherlands with around 62,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 82 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Nature (22), Wildlife (21). The best known are Westerbork transit camp, Drents Museum and Drents-Friese Wold National Park. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Netherlands · 53, 6.55
Population
About 62,000
Places
82 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (23) · Nature (22) · Wildlife (21) · Hiking (20) · Temples (8) · With kids (7)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
October to March.
Nearest airport
AMS Amsterdam, 143 km as the crow flies

What to see in Assen

The places in and around Assen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 58, by what you come to do:

When to go to Assen

The best time to visit Assen is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible7:51
  2. FebPossible9:34
  3. MarPossible11:30
  4. AprBest time13:42
  5. MayBest time15:35
  6. JunBest time16:39
  7. JulBest time16:12
  8. AugBest time14:32
  9. SepBest time12:24
  10. OctPossible10:16
  11. NovPossible8:21
  12. DecPossible7:21

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. In June, 82 of the 82 places are at their best.

When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Assen

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 143 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Assen?

The best known: Westerbork transit camp, Drents Museum, Drents-Friese Wold National Park, Dwingelderveld National Park, Drentsche Aa National Park. In all, 82 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Assen?

April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.

How do you get to Assen?

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Assen as the destination and these 82 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.