Easter fires return to Drenthe: Where and when to see the traditional flames
This Easter weekend, communities across Drenthe will gather to celebrate an age-old tradition: lighting Easter fires. The municipality ensures safety while preserving cultural heritage, offering residents a chance to enjoy the spectacle at multiple locations.
| Location | Address | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emmen | Near Schapendrift 10 | Easter Sunday |
| Emmen | Near Wilhelmsweg 30 | Easter Sunday |
| Emmen | Near Blikveldweg 7 | Easter Monday |
| Emmer-Compascuum | Near Oostelijke Doornsee NZ | Easter Sunday |
| Emmer-Compascuum | Near Weerdinger-Erfscheidenveen 12 | Easter Sunday |
| Erica | Near Ericasestraat 68 | Easter Sunday |
| Erica | Near Peelstraat 18-19 | Easter Sunday |
| Nieuw-Dordrecht | Near Bladderswijk WZ 19 | Easter Sunday |
| Nieuw-Schoonebeek | Near Aalminksweg 4 | Easter Sunday |
| Nieuw-Schoonebeek | Near Europaweg 41 and 43 | Easter Sunday |
| Nieuw-Schoonebeek | At the Diakendiek | Easter Sunday |
| Schoonebeek | Near Kanaalweg 12 and Beekweg 37 | Easter Sunday |
| Schoonebeek | Near Klaassensweg 17/ Westersebos 7 | Easter Sunday |
| Weiteveen | Near Ingenieuw Biewengaweg 50 | Easter Sunday |
The municipality of Emmen plays a key role in facilitating cultural traditions like Easter fires by coordinating with local organizers to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. This collaboration helps preserve regional customs while minimizing risks to participants and the environment.
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Easter Fires
During the Easter weekend, Easter fires will be lit in various locations. This is an old tradition that many residents look forward to every year. The municipality is working with the organizers to ensure that all Easter fires can take place safely. Below is an overview of the locations and times when the Easter fires will be lit this year.
- Emmen - Near Schapendrift 10 - Easter Sunday
- Emmen - Near Wilhelmsweg 30 - Easter Sunday
- Emmen - Near Blikveldweg 7 - Easter Monday
- Emmer-Compascuum - Near Oostelijke Doornsee NZ - Easter Sunday
- Emmer-Compascuum - Near Weerdinger-Erfscheidenveen 12 - Easter Sunday
- Erica - Near Ericasestraat 68 - Easter Sunday
- Erica - Near Peelstraat 18-19 - Easter Sunday
- Nieuw-Dordrecht - Near Bladderswijk WZ 19 - Easter Sunday
- Nieuw-Schoonebeek - Near Aalminksweg 4 - Easter Sunday
- Nieuw-Schoonebeek - Near Europaweg 41 and 43 - Easter Sunday
- Nieuw-Schoonebeek - At the Diakendiek - Easter Sunday
- Schoonebeek - Near Kanaalweg 12 and Beekweg 37 - Easter Sunday
- Schoonebeek - Near Klaassensweg 17/ Westersebos 7 - Easter Sunday
- Weiteveen - Near Ingenieuw Biewengaweg 50 - Easter Sunday