Pieterburen

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A Hoogholtje bridge in Pieterburen
A Hoogholtje bridge in Pieterburen

The small village of Pieterburen is situated in the northen part of the province of Groningen in The Netherlands. Pieterburen is part of the municipality of De Marne.

Pieterburen is situated on the ‘Hogeland’ (high land) of Groningen. It is an area with picturesque churches, old country homes, beautiful nature and splendid views over the land, all the way to the Wadden Sea. Apart from the village of Pieterburen, the surrounding area has much places of interest to offer as well. You can go for walks, bike rides and you can even go canoeing.

Pietersburen is well known for its Zeehondencrèche Lenie 't Hart (Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre), old church, Botanical garden the Domiestoen, old mill De Vier Winden and wadloopcentrum (Mudflat hiking in the Wadden Sea).


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