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Coevorden
Spend a half‑day in Coevorden: visit the 11th‑century castle, stroll the Van Heutsz Park ramparts and grab a quick bite; add a night if you want Plopsa Indoor.
Coevorden is a small historic town in Drenthe with a medieval castle, a compact museum cluster and easy bus‑train links. One day covers the main sights; a second night lets you enjoy the indoor theme park and relaxed walks on the Pieterpad.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (colder, shorter daylight)
- Airport
- GRQ
- Nights
- 1 (optional for Plopsa Indoor or relaxed evening walk).
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Coevorden112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Coevorden, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyCoevorden is generally safe; keep an eye on bicycles in the town centre and follow bus schedules in winter.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRQ Groningen Airport Eelde (about 45 min by car).
- Getting aroundTrains call twice per hour at Coevorden station; buses (routes 21, 22, 25, 26, 33) link villages and the Plopsa park.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Stedelijk)€5–8.5 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bed3‑star hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bed3‑star hotel double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRQ Groningen Airport Eelde (about 45 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Coevorden: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
15 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Trains call twice per hour at Coevorden station; buses (routes 21, 22, 25, 26, 33) link villages and the Plopsa park. Buy a OV-chipkaart for seamless travel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Emmen
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train from Coevorden to Emmen, about 30 min
Larger town with shopping and zoo.
Assen
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus 22 to Assen, about 1 h
Provincial capital, TT Circuit.
Hoogeveen
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 33 to Hoogeveen, about 45 min
Nearby town with market and canal.
Hardenberg
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 40 min
Train via Zwolle, about 1 h 20 min
Transfer required; check train times.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Close to railway station, castle and museums; good for a short stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–65 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- €65–95 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
- High
- €95 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| 3‑star hotel double1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Train Coevorden ↔ Zwolle (return)2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| OV‑chipkaart (load €10)2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Plopsa Indoor ticket (adult)2 × €22 · check | €44 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €200 per person per day, bed included | €400≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Museum entry (Stedelijk) | €5–8.5 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Plopsa Indoor ticket (adult) | €22 (≈ US$30) |
| Train ticket Coevorden‑Zwolle | €10 (≈ US$12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Weekend bus service to Plopsa runs only between the station and Dalen; check timetables.
- Museum opening hours are seasonal (April‑Oct); summer may have extended hours.
- Ticket for Plopsa Indoor must be bought on site; children under 85 cm free.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Amsterdam; other embassies in The Hague.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Coevorden ↔ Zwolle train (return): about €10 (≈ US$12), 40 min
- Bus 25 city‑to‑Plopsa (one way): about €2.50 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Dank u — Thank you (dank u)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoeveel kost het)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (waar is het toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coevorden. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (colder, shorter daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Coevorden for Plopsa Indoor or a relaxed walk on the Pieterpad.
- Combine with a day trip to Emmen or Assen for varied experiences.
Sources
- secondaryCoevorden Wikipedia
- officialCoevorden official site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Coevorden, revision 4627996 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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