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Eemshaven
Eemshaven is located at the northern tip of The Netherlands. Besides being an important deepwater port, oil terminal and the largest coal-fired power plant in the Netherlands, Eemshaven also hosts huge wind turbine parks on land as well as at sea, and a solar panel farm, to generate carbon-free energy. The port of Eemshaven is a major shipping destination for cargo ships, including those transporting wind turbine parts. With an installed capacity of 8,000 MW Eemshaven provides ca a third of all energy that is being produced in the Netherlands,...
Groningen
A lively city in the northern part of Holland with a longstanding trading history. Traces of early settlements date back to the second and third centuries. In the year 1040, the original name of the city Groningen, ‘Villa Cruoninga,’ was first mentioned in a letter. The iconic Martinitoren (tower) dates back to the 15th century and is part of the Martinikerk, which is the largest church in Groningen city and dates back to the 13th century. The Martinitoren stands has a height of 97 meters (318 feet) tall, making it...
Assen
Assen is the capital city of the Northern province of Drenthe, in the Netherlands. It is known for the motorcycle racing circuit, where on the last Sunday in June the Dutch so-called TT is being held, and also for the annual Assen Dance Festival in November. The city is also home to the Drenthe Marathon, an annual running event that takes place in April. The event attracts thousands of runners from around the world and offers several distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, and 10-kilometer race. Besides Stadsbroek Park...
Zwolle
Capital of the province of Overijssel, in the middle of the Netherlands. Archaeological findings indicate that the area surrounding Zwolle has been inhabited since the Bronze Age period. During the Roman era, the area was inhabited by Salian Franks. The modern city was founded around 800 CE by Frisian merchants and troops of Charlemagne. It has several historical landmarks, including the beautiful Sassenpoort gate and the Gothic-style St. Michael’s Church, which dates back to the 14th century. Zwolle has many parks and green spaces that are great for running, including...
Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn is a beautiful city located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, known for its green spaces, like the Oranjepark and the popular Beekpark, beautiful architecture, and great running opportunities. The Midwinter Marathon is an annual running event that takes place in February. The event offers several distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, and 10-kilometer race. Apeldoorn is surrounded by beautiful nature reserves. The Veluwe, which is the largest continuous nature reserve in the Netherlands, includes 2 National Parks, Hoge Veluwe and Veluwezoom, with plenty of running trails...
Roermond
Located in Limburg, the most southern province of the Netherlands, at the crosspoint of the rivers Meuse and Rur, Roermond was a prominent town and a trade centre in history. It gained its city charter around 1231 and became the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roermond in 1559. Several monuments and churches remind us of the prominent role the city used to play. The Maasplassen, a series of lakes located just outside of Roermond, offer beautiful scenery for runners. The area has several running and cycling paths that...
Vaals
The highest spot of the country, where the borders of the Netherlands, Germany & Belgium converge, in the famous Drielandenpunt, or Three-Country Point. Its name derives from the Roman ancient names Vals and Vallis, meaning “in the Valley”. Vaals is known for its hilly terrain and picturesque countryside, which makes it a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The oldest archaeological traces of human settlements in Vaals were found in the nearby Vijlener forest, and date from the time of Linear Potter culture, about 5000BC. The Vaals...