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.

• Population45,186
• Nearest water from center0.7 km
• Nearest mountain from center17.9 km
• UNESCO within 50 km5