Bourtange
Established during the Eighty Years' War, the fortified town of Bourtange is a charming destination in the Westerwolde region of the Northern Netherlands, right on the border with Germany. Its stunning architecture and beautifully renovated state make it one of the best surviving examples of a star fort in Europe. Although mostly unknown to international visitors from further away, German and Dutch tourists are increasingly discovering this quaint village, where it seems to the eye that little has changed since 1782. The small community that lives in and around the fort -about 430 people in total- caters to the visitors' needs by means of friendly hotels, pleasant cafés and an abundance of r
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Experiences
Timed, planned outings built around a specific moment: a sunset, a view, a walk worth doing in order.
- Sunset
Golden Hour at Bourtange
A short walk to catch the sun dipping below the ramparts, followed by a quiet dinner.
15 Jan · 70 min
2 places match
- DoTheatre
Discotheek de zwarte schapen
Willem Lodewijkstraat 31
- DoMarina
Jachthaven Bourtange
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