Drachten
Town in the Dutch province of Friesland with a walkable centre offering cafés, restaurants, and waterside access, Drachten serves as the regional hub for shopping and services in the area between Groningen and Heerenveen. It grew rapidly from a pocket-sized village only in the mid-20th century, so its historic heritage is modest, though some listed architecture can be found nearby.
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- Population45,186
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 18 km11 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Drachten: quick answers
Where is Drachten?
Drachten is in Netherlands, about 22 km14 miles in a straight line from Leeuwarden.
How do you get to Drachten?
The nearest airport is Leeuwarden (LWR), about 36 min away by road. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Drachten?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 93 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Drachten?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 31 restaurants, 16 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Drachten?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Schiermonnikoog, Harlingen and Steenwijk.