Discover the Best Activities and Most Beautiful Sights in Onnen

• The Annual Easter Fire - A tradition where the village celebrates Easter weekend with a large fire, music, and a lot of fun.
• Dorpshuis Onnen- The heart of the community where there is always something going on. It is also the location of the ice rink / iceskating club De Scharlakenhof, and you can also rent a hall with catering, combined with an afternoon of "klootschieten" (a traditional Dutch throwing game).
• Camping De Kleine Wereld - A peaceful camping site surrounded by nature, perfect for families and nature lovers looking to explore the region.
• Ice Farm Onnen - Enjoy delicious fresh farm ice cream in a cozy farm setting, a perfect place for family enjoyment.
• Cycling Along the Drentsche Aa - Explore the beautiful nature of the Drentsche Aa with walking and cycling routes through the green landscape.
• The Onnerpolder and Poldermolen De Biks - One of the most beautiful nature areas in the region, with peat meadows and a rich bird population (managed by the Groninger Landschap).

More About the History of Onnen

Onnen used to be a village primarily made up of cattle farmers and arable farmers. It was a self-sufficient village thanks to bartering, with the local community meeting its own needs. Today, there are still active farms that remind us of this time.

Every year, the Village House organizes the Liberation Festival, with decorated floats and lots of fun. This is one of the highlights of the year for the residents of Onnen.

A Beautiful Nature Area: The Onnerpolder

The Onnerpolder is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots in Onnen where you can also enjoy a lovely spring walk! This peat meadow area is managed by the Groninger Landschap, which works to preserve nature and the bird population. The Onnerpolder is an important area for meadow birds, and the sea eagle still lives here. The area was once owned by the Van Es family but is now managed by the Groninger Landschap, which is committed to preserving biodiversity.