Emmen and towards Groningen, Hoogeveen and Assen, as well as the surrounding countryside, and Meppen in Germany, departing from Emmen's two bus terminals. By car, the town is accessible via the N34 from Ommen via Hardenberg and Coevorden towards Emmen, ending at the A28 motorway (Netherlands) towards Groningen near de Punt, the N381 to Drachten, the N391 to Veendam which goes through Emmen (with access to almost every district) and the A37 from Hoogeveen to Meppen in Germany, although this motorway is not directly next to Emmen. From the A37 to Emmen there are three possibilities: at Junction Holsloot (A37 x N34), at Highway-exit Schoonebeek (A37 x N853), and Highway-exit Klazienaveen (A37 x N862). The A37 is also the quickest way towards the Randstad from Emmen. The A37 ends at the German border, where it continues as the B402 or European route E233. The nearest airport is Groningen Airport Eelde at a distance of 50 kilometers. Furthermore, there are inland shipping connections via Nieuw-Amsterdam to Coevorden, Hoogeveen and Almelo. Notable people Jaap Doek (born 1942) a Dutch jurist, specialising in family and juvenile law; chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child 2001 to 2007 Hanja Maij-Weggen (born 1943) a retired Dutch politician Ben Feringa (born 1951) a Dutch synthetic organic chemist, specializing in molecular nanotechnology and homogenous catalysis Jans Aasman (born 1958) a Dutch psychologist and Cognitive Science expert Maruschka Detmers (born 1962) a Dutch actress Frank Westerman (born 1964) a Dutch writer and a former journalist Anne Vanschothorst (born 1974) a Dutch harpist and composer Sport Dries van der Lof (1919–1990) a racing driver Jan de Jonge (born 1963) a retired football striker, 410 caps Erik Regtop (born 1968) a retired Dutch professional footballer, 387 caps Gerald Sibon (born 1974) a retired Dutch footballer, 437 caps References External links Category:Municipalities of Drenthe Category:Populated places in Drenthe