Emmen Centre: the beating heart of Drenthe
The centre of Emmen is located in the heart of Southeast Drenthe. Here, you’ll find the best of both worlds: vibrancy and space to relax. There is a mix of old buildings and modern shops. Whether you come to shop, live, work or relax, it’s all possible in the city centre. With all its lovely shops, cosy cafés, cultural spots and pleasant housing, the centre of Emmen is a place where you quickly feel at home.
Are you out with the family? There’s plenty to do with children for a fun day out!
The centre of Emmen has more to offer than you might think. Come by, look around and discover for yourself why this is the beating heart of Emmen.
Well-known shops, boutiques and markets
In the centre of Emmen, you can shop calmly and comfortably through the streets. There is plenty of space, and it has a pleasant atmosphere without busy crowds. In shopping centre De Weiert, right in the centre, you’ll find well-known shops such as The Sting, Costes, Only, Kruidvat, Vero Moda, Holland & Barrett, Bakker Bart and Primera. On the Marktplein you’ll find HEMA, and on the Noorderplein the MediaMarkt. In the Hoofdstraat you can discover boutiques and pop-up stores.
Every Friday there is a large market on the Marktplein, and in summer there are the Tuesday Vlindermarkten. During Pentecost there is the annual Pinkstermarkt.
After shopping, you can relax on one of the cosy terraces, for example on the Marktplein or in the Rensenpark.
