Meppel

Meppel, tourist information

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Coat of arms of Meppel
Coat of arms of Meppel
Number of inhabitants: 29.758
Number of national monuments: 55

Summary of Meppel

Prinsengracht in Meppel
Prinsengracht in Meppel

Meppel is an atmospheric, cozy city in the south of the province of Drenthe. Meppel has beautiful canals, a number of cozy squares and many shops, so you can enjoy a day in this city. You can also visit nice museums.

With canals such as Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Heerengracht, Meppel is sometimes called "Mokum of the North".

 

Interesting history of Meppel

Sluisgracht in Meppel
Sluisgracht in Meppel

Meppel is an old city and received its city rights in 1809, these were also issued by Lodewijk Napoleon.

Meppel Landmarks

The Grote- or Mariakerk in Meppel
The Grote- or Mariakerk in Meppel

Because the city is fairly old, there are of course also various sights to see, including the Maria church (15th /16th century), the Stationsgebouw (1867) followed by the 2 windmills called Molen De Vliet & Molen De Weerd.

In short, there is plenty to see in the small town of Meppel.

Shopping in Meppel

Keizersgracht in Meppel
Keizersgracht in Meppel

For shopping you can go to Meppel. The city has many shops, including smaller shops and larger store chains.

Nice shopping streets in Meppel are the Blankenstein, De Swaenenborg, the Hoofdstraat and De Kruisstraat

Meppel:
Shopping evening: Friday

Things to do in Meppela

Church Square in Meppel
Church Square in Meppel

In Meppel and the surrounding area there are many activities to discover for young and old. For example, take a look at a Museum or visit one of the attractions

MUSEUMS MEPPELATTRACTIONS MEPPEL
  • Municipal museum Meppel, click here for the site.
  • Tin Museum. Click here for the site.
  • Printing Museum Meppel. Click here for the site.

In Meppel itself there is little in the way of attractions. In the vicinity of Meppel you will find nice attractions.

  • Bird Park Ruinen. (>19km) Click here for the site.
  • Butterfly Paradise Papiliorama. (>14km) Click here for the site.
  • Animal Park Taman Indonesia. (> 17 km. Click here for the website
CINEMAS MEPPELTHEATERS MEPPEL
  • Luxor Movie Theater, cinema with regular program. Click here for the site.
  • Theater Ogterop. Click here for the site.

Nature & parks in Meppel

Windmill De Weert in Meppel
Windmill De Weert in Meppel

Meppel also offers enough for nature lovers. In the city itself there are several parks, including Willemina Park and Wandelbos.

West of Meppel is a large nature reserve where several lakes are present.

Steps in Meppel

Prinsenplein in Meppel
Prinsenplein in Meppel


Meppel is very compact for going out, the city has several clubs and cafes and there is also a disco.

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