Audio Guide of Verhalenwerf, the Courtyard of Stories

Verhalenwerf is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sundays with reduced hours. It is located at Raadhuisplein 1, Hoogeveen, and is easily accessible by public transport. We recommend checking the latest opening hours on its official website before your visit.

Admission to the main exhibition is free, although some special activities or temporary exhibitions may require payment. Check the events section on the website or call +31 528 234 600 for specific details.

The main visit takes between 60 and 90 minutes. If you join interactive workshops or visit temporary exhibitions, allow around 2 hours. Saturdays often offer additional activities that can extend your experience.

As a modern cultural center, it preserves and shares the industrial and social history of Hoogeveen through interactive exhibitions, photographic archives, and personal stories that show the evolution of this Dutch region since the 17th century.

Tuesday to Friday mornings are ideal if you want to enjoy the site in peace. Saturday afternoons have a livelier family atmosphere with hands-on workshops. Avoid local holidays if you prefer fewer crowds.

Yes, the building has elevators, accessible restrooms, and access ramps. Wheelchairs are available with advance reservation (+31 528 234 600). More accessibility details can be found in the visitor guide.

Within a 15-minute walk you will find: 1) the old Hoofdkanaal canal with traditional architecture, 2) De 5000 Morgen Museum (regional history), and 3) Smitpark. For more options, visit the local tourist office.

1) Download the app with free audio guides before you go, 2) visit the literary café with Dutch specialties, and 3) check the notice board: they often offer free guided tours with local volunteers!