Assen (The Netherlands) - with its 67,000 inhabitants Assen is the capital of the province Drenthe. It is the fastest growing city in the northern Netherlands and is a popular tourist and leisure spot.
The city has plenty of room for businesses and a pleasant living environment. It has lush green areas and an attractive city centre with 9 million visitors a year. The origin of Assen goes back 750 years. In 1259 Cistercian nuns moved from the moors of Coevorden to higher ground in the deserted area of Assen to rebuild their monastery. Around the building a small village took root with farmers and traditional industries. Assen's greatest fame is the TT Circuit Assen. It is one of the most famous motorcycle racing tracks in the world and is the only one that has been in the MotoGP calendar since its beginnings. In November of each year Assen becomes the centre of international attention when the city hosts
the Assen Dance Festival which attracts Ballroom and Latin American dancers from all countries.