Discover Eesergroen

If you choose a destination not only for its landscape but also for its history, Eesergroen offers several specific points of interest. The settlement on the Eeserveld, its development around the canal, and the woodlands and heathlands nearby offer different perspectives for planning your trip.

History and village layout

Eesergroen came into being in 1882, when the Eeserveld was reclaimed and the first pioneers settled there. In 1930, a branch of the Buinen-Schoonoord Canal was dug to the reclamation village of Eesergroen. The two dates mark different stages: the founding of the village and the construction of the canal branch.

The settlement developed into a ribbon village, with buildings mainly on both sides of Dorpsstraat. This through road leads from Ees towards Eeserveen. A small village centre grew up at the junction of Dorpsstraat and Turfstraat. Thus, elongated development along the road sits alongside a small centre at the junction.

From 1917 to 1975, Eesergroen had a Reformed chapel belonging to the Maranatha Evangelisation Association. The former chapel, whitewashed with lime, now serves as a holiday home. Eesergroen’s small harbour, with its turning basin, was filled in in 1975. The year therefore marks two distinct changes: the end of the chapel’s use and the filling in of the harbour.

Woodland, heathland and art

Eesergroen lies between three extensive woodland and heathland areas: Boswachterij van Schoonloo, Boswachterij Exloo and Boswachterij Odoorn. In nearby Schapenpark, Drenthe heath sheep helped shape the heathland landscape. The artwork “Ode aan de Zon” stands at the northern edge of the park. If you are interested in art in the landscape as well as nature, Schapenpark brings both perspectives together.

Routes and viewpoints

For a walk, the Knapzakroute Westdorp–Eesergroen lists a specific starting point in the village: an older guidebook gives the address Dorpsstraat 2, 9537 TC Eesergroen. The business listed there may have changed, so check this information before setting out.

For cycling in the area, an alternative route runs from junction 6 to Poolshoogte. The hill is in Boswachterij Odoorn and has an observation tower; from Poolshoogte, the view extends far across the surrounding area. The route descriptions offer different planning reference points: the Knapzakroute focuses on the address of a starting point in Eesergroen, while the alternative route mentions junction 6 and Poolshoogte. This makes it possible to understand one reference in terms of a start in the village and the other in terms of its destination nearby.

The two places offer different highlights to suit your interests: “Ode aan de Zon” is an artwork at the edge of the park, while Poolshoogte offers a hill, an observation tower and expansive views.

A culinary highlight

An article about high tea in Drenthe mentions Lucy’s Inn in Eesergroen as a place to enjoy high tea. If you are planning to include high tea in your trip, check the current opening hours in advance.

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