Fortress Bourtange was built under the command of William the Silent and completed in 1593. Its original purpose was to control the only road between Germany and the city of …
“De Burcht van Wedde” from 1360 has a glorious past, but after the recent thorough restoration, the castle was given a more peaceful function: a restaurant and a children's hotel. …
The Nienoord estate was founded in 1508, when squire Wigbold van Ewsum bought extensive stretches of peatland near Midwolde. He had a new house built, the “Nije Oord”, and had …
The 23-hectare estate surrounding the Fraeylemaborg enchants with its spacious park in the English landscape style. Great for a little break and a leisurely walk.
The Menkemaborg in Uithuizen can be visited with its magnificent gardens. In the castle courtyard you will find a shady spot in the gastronomy. Of course, no entrance fee has to be paid for lunch.
The name Verhildersum is a corruption of 'Vrouw Hildert's Heem'. We do not know exactly who this Woman Hildert was, however. Like the Menkemaborg and the Fraeylemaborg, Verhildersum was originally …