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Are you looking for a beautiful, calm and relaxing place to spend a daytrip, or perhaps even longer? ThenGorredijkis the place to go for you!

Gorredijk is a village with little over 7,000 inhabitants, centrally located betweenHeerenveenandDrachten In earlier times,Gorredijkwas situated in the midst of a peat land. The peat industry was the main source of income for the villagers. A visible memory of the peat industry time is the canal that flows through the village. It was created between 1630 and 1830, for the discharging of the peat. The canal is nowadays part of the so called ‘peat route’, a recreational sailing route which covers part of south-eastFriesland Drenthe and Overijssel. Mainly during summertime, many tourists enjoy this route.Gorredijkis definitely worth a stop, when you are sailing the route. The village has much to offer tourists, such as the nature by whichGorredijkis surrounded. It is possible to go on bike and walking tours in the forests. Routes are available in one of the other popular tourist attractions of the village, Museum Opsterlân. The museum is situated in an old monumental school building, dating back to 1887. In the six former classrooms of the building, you can now find information and expositions about the history of the village and the community. You will also find information about the Jewish communityGorredijkonce was, with an own synagogue and a Jewish cemetery. There are possibilities for tourists to get guided tours through the city, along these Jewish sights. Furthermore,Gorredijkhas an art gallery, Gallery Hoogenbosch.

Gorredijk also offers many recreational activities. The center ofGorredijkprovides very attractive shopping possibilities, together with cozy restaurants and bars, such as ‘De Grote Keizer’. Moreover,Gorredijkhas a Sauna, Thermen Saunastate. Also various events are organized in the village, such as year markets, a winter fair and live music on specific evenings.

As you can see,Gorredijkhas something to offer for everyone! Have you gotten enthusiastic about visiting the village? We hope to welcome you soon!

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Uitgeverij: NoordBoek - Auteur: Peter Karstkarel

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