Borger
Camping De Berken is about 5 kilometers from the center of Borger, which is just a 10-minute drive by car or a leisurely bike ride through the beautiful Drenthe countryside.
Borger, a charming village in the province of Drenthe, is known as the “Hunebed Capital” of the Netherlands. With the largest hunebed in the country and the interesting Hunebedcentrum, Borger offers a fascinating look at prehistoric history. The village also has cozy stores, cafes and restaurants, and the beautiful nature around Borger invites you to wonderful walking and cycling tours. A perfect destination for nature lovers and cultural-historical explorers!
The history of Borger
Borger also known as Hunebedcity, has a long and interesting history dating back to the early Middle Ages. Borger is the Hunebed Capital of the Netherlands and is located on the N34, also known as the Hunebed Highway. The name “Borger” is first mentioned in writings from the 12th century as “Borchinghe.”
The village is probably named after an old Germanic word meaning “settlement near the swamp,” which could refer to the geographical location of the area. One of the most famous historical sights of the village is hunebed D27, on the same grounds you will also find the “Hunebed Center”.
Tourist activities Borger
On a rainy afternoon you can do just fine in the swimming pool of the Hunzedal. At De Drift 3 you will find not only a 25-meter-long competition pool for swimming laps, but also a recreational pool with rapids. There are also two paddling pools, a whirlpool and a sauna. Swimming is also possible at the outdoor recreational lake. In the Hunebedcentrum at Hunebedstraat 27, you can view an exhibition about hunebed builders. It is a multimedia tour with more than 200 stories about the grounds.
In addition, you can walk through the Primeval Park, the Keientuin and take a look at the largest hunebed in the Netherlands. If you want a walk among the tops of the trees, you can visit the Boomkroonpad (with the Woodpecker Trail). Various hiking and cycling routes start at the Boomkroonpad Outdoor Center. Near the outdoor center is also a play forest for children: Lorken.
Cycling route Gasselte Borger
Cycling route Gasselte - Borger - Gasselte: Camping de Berken - turn to the left to point 43 - 41 - 88 - 28 - 22 - 40 - 94 - 86 - 61 - 02 - back to 43 and turn left at Camping de Berken.
walking route Borger
A walking route around the village of Borger that also passes through the nature of nearby Odoorn. This piece of nature reserve is part of Boswachterij Exloo. The route starts and ends at the edge of the village.
Stores and markets in Borger
Borger is a rich village in terms of stores. There are branches of Blokker, Bruna, Etos, HEMA and Kruidvat, among others. Borger has 3 supermarkets; Albert Heijn, Boni and the Aldi. Besides the regular supermarkets, Borger also has a health food store, the Ieme on the Hoofdstraat. And a cheese and delicatessen store De Kaasbank, also on the Hoofdstraat.
Of special note is Hunebedcity, a shopping village in Borger's former town hall, located next to the village church in the center. And while adults can stroll from store to store, children can have fun in the play cave. Also available on the premises are homemade regional products from Lekker Drents and sweets and teas from Lekker Hip.
Lovers of wine, champagne, port or prosecco can visit the tasting room of MIBO wines. At Brinkstraat 6 you will find wine from different wineries. Including wines from Weingut Otto Görgen from Germany (Mosel), Champagne Tribaut Schloesser from France (Champagne) and Vitalonga from Italy (Umbria).
To the Market
There is a market on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tower Avenue (in front of the church).
Eating out or taking away in Borger
Borger has a number of good restaurants where you can eat out with young children. There is Pancake Farm De Deugniet (Hoofdstraat 10) with a large indoor pirate playground, where you can also eat vegetarian.
In addition, you will find Vishandel Jos and ice cream parlor La Dolce. But Borger is also a great place for pizza or Chinese takeout. In Café Happinezz at Kruisstraat 4, you can visit from 12 noon for tasty snacks and appetizers. In the café you can also enjoy a tapas board with Spanish snacks or a simple meal.
Photo gallery Borger
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