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You may like the room rates at this top lodging option in the area, which has positive reviews from our guests: Van der Valk Hotel Assen - 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the heart of Assen. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar at this hotel.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Assen is 840 mm.

Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate the area around Assen. Get out into nature with places such as Drentsche AA, National Park Drents-Friese Wold and Dwingelderveld. Cultural attractions include Drents Museum, National Prison Museum and Outdoor Shakespeare Theatre Diever. Visit landmarks such as Hunebed D17, Hunebed D13 and Hunebed D12.

Keep this information about transit options in Assen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Groningen (GRQ-Eelde), located 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from the city centre. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. If you're eager to see more of the area, head over to Assen Station to hop on a train.