About the town » Orvelte, Gemeente Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands

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Orvelte is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 18 km northeast of Hoogeveen. Orvelte presents itself as a museum village. There is a saw mill, a blacksmith and a wooden shoe maker, all open to the public. In Orvelte live less than a 100 people. A number of events are held throughout the year featuring traditional Dutch activities. The statistical area "Orvelte", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 220.