One of the top attractions of Nordhorn is the Tierpark Nordhorn. This sprawling zoo is ideal for families, as well as celebrating private events. The zoo staff presents the animals and their backgrounds in an entertaining and instructional manner. A plethora of animals are housed within the facility such as reptiles, meerkats, tundra owls, seals, white storks and more. There is also a dedicated petting zoo for children as well as restaurants within the facility, ensuring a complete, entertaining experience for the visitor.
Initiated in 1992, Social Cultural Association Eureka has slowly and steadily has established itself from a concert venue into a cultural meeting place in the city of Zwolle. Comprising facilities for cultural and private events, this members-only club organizes a number of events from time to time. The building is divided into a cafe/pub on the lower floor, four workshops on the first floor, a rehearsal hall on the first floor and the largest of all the spaces, the Upper hall on the top floor. Of these, the Upper hall is exclusively used for concerts, dance shows, theater performances and other cultural events, that attracts a number of people. Call or visit their website to know more about Eureka.
Built in the year 1834, De Zwaluw is the third windmill to stand on Van Echtenstraat. The first 1714 mill was destroyed in a fire and the mill built to replace it met with the same fate in 1833, leaving only the base still standing. The mill which stands today is a restored version of this 1834 mill which underwent repeated renovation in 1947, 1961 and 1978. The mill is tall with a seven story structure: a four layered base and a three level smock with a stage running around the third story of the brick base.
De Bente is a smocked mill first built in the year 1814, to replace an earlier structure which had been burned down in a fire. However, this mill, too, was demolished, leaving behind only the two levels of the base. This base was made a part of the modern structure which came up in the place of the old mill. The smock of this mill has eight sides and five stories of which two form the base. The mill open is for public visits three days a week and can also be rented for birthday parties.
Jongerencentrum Cerberus is dedicated to inspiring and engaging the young mind. This volunteer-driven youth center organizes a schedule of educational activities and creative programs that includes live gigs, art exhibitions, festivals, film screenings and performances. This venue features a pool table, foosball, dart boards and video games for recreation.
Bargerveen Nature Reserve is a part of the Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen International Nature Park which stretches on both sides of the border between Netherlands and Germany. The reserve consists of stretches of peat bogs, moors and heaths with expanses of water and wetlands. The area sees a tremendous variety of fauna, especially birds and is, therefore designated a special protection area under the decree of the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds.
Since 1985, this vibrant youth center has been a famous spot to catch up on some fantastic hardcore rock and punk music. Supporting local as well as touring independent artists/ bands, the center comprises a concert hall, bar, a rehearsal room, recording studio and a terrace. You can expect mind-blowing performances of the underground bands like Cold World, Hoods, Thell Barrio and Tropical Night, who have already graced the stage of Innocent in the past. Run by a group of volunteers, this youth center is the live music hot-spot in Hengelo.