Loon
Netherlands · Provincie DrentheNL
Family of birds
Loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 265
- Coordinates
- 53.013, 6.612
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
Overview of Loon
Travellers heading to Provincie Drenthe, Netherlands will find Loon, a tiny locality. About 265 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, adventure and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Loon
Culture in Loon
(4)Under culture, Loon is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Historical Sites and Monuments. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Loon's own activity tags.
Adventure in Loon
(3)Our data lists Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Loon.
Nature in Loon
(2)Loon records Desert and Gardens under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Loon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Loon
(1)Looking for water sports? Loon has Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Loon.
More to do in Loon
(1)Loon records Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Loon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Loon
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Loon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Loon are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincie Drenthe. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near Loon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loon known for?
- Loon, in Provincie Drenthe, Netherlands, is best known for culture, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 265 residents.
- What can you do in Loon?
- Recorded activities in Loon include Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Historical Sites, Monuments and Adventure Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Loon?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Loon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Loon located?
- Loon is located in Provincie Drenthe, Netherlands. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Personal notes
Loading…