Donkerbroek is a village in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, the Netherlands.

[4] Donkerbroek probably developed in the 13th century along the Heerenveen to Assen road.

Even though, it is located in a peat region, it is not an excavation village.

[5] The church has a standalone belfry with two bells which have existed since at least 1723.

The cooperative purchasing association "Friesland" is an industrial complex from 1911 which is built in a combination of Rationalism and Jugendstil.