Eexterveen

Eexterveen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe.

It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 17 km east of Assen.

The village was first mentioned in 1479 as Egesteruene, and means "raised bog belonging to Eext".

[3] Eexterveen developed during the 19th century as a peat excavation village.

For further information see Aa en Hunze#Transportation.