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A quiet and pleasant path

Very nice little village

The national monument De Helper is a polder mill on the eastern shore of the Paterswoldsemeer lake in the municipality of Haren, province of Groningen, in the hamlet of Nijveensterkolk. Here you can enjoy a lovely walk along the Paterswoldse Meer.

Great view, overall a beautiful route along the dike.

Lots of nature, with guaranteed relaxation by the lake.

The keep of Ewsum The round gun tower of Ewsum Castle near Middelstum was built in 1472 by knight Onno van Ewsum. With its thick walls and loopholes, it offered protection during a time of war and the rise of firearms. This is the most important remaining example of the once impressive castle; the rest was demolished in the 19th century. Today, the tower is part of the historic castle grounds, along with gardens and heritage belonging to Het Groninger Landschap (The Groningen Landscape).

You can sit inside or outside. They have a wide selection of teas, but they also serve coffee and cappuccino. Friendly staff served me quite quickly. Not too expensive.

Discover the endless starry sky Far away from artificial light sources, it's so dark here at night that you can see everything. You'll see more stars than you've ever seen before. Several celestial platforms are scattered throughout the nature reserve. Lie down and gaze up; you could spend hours here. You'll find the celestial platforms at the Vlinderbalg, Achter de Zwarten, and on the Zoutkamperplaat. Near one of the towers during the day? Then you can, of course, also use them for animal watching.