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Vries, The Netherlands

Drenthe · The Netherlands

Vries is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 3,915. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,915 Population 69/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$75,276 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,276 median income

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About Vries

Vries

Vries is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 8 km north of Assen.

People

Population3,915
Density69/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,276

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,915
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates53.0742°, 6.5778°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceDrenthe
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,194 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$75,276

About Vries

Vries is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 3,915. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Vries is $75,276, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 313 business establishments.

Income: Vries vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$75,276
0% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)313

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vries

Vries has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.2° 73.6
Feb 3°C / 37°F -0.1° / 6° 55.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.4° 54.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 42.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7° / 17.6° 58.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.5° 66.1
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.7° 85.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12° / 22.6° 78.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 18.9° 75.9
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.2° 71.9
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 3.2° / 9° 70.8
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F 0.7° / 5.9° 80.4
Vries experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area57.0 sq mi (147.7 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates53.0742°N, 6.5778°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 112 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 109 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 138 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 123 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 32 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 105 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 124 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 123 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 38 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 110 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 32 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 35 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 15 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 88 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 27 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 139 km
Aug 19, 2000 7 km W of Raesfeld, Germany M2.9 146 km
Mar 4, 2002 8 km WSW of Raesfeld, Germany M2.9 150 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Vries has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Vries

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OBS De Vijverstee - - - -
CKC De Holtenhoek - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vries

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Continu classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Echtepiraten.nl echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 192 kbps
HITZZZ!! deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
Piratenpower country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
Gigant FM dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits - MP3 256 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
Radio Golfbreker - MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Esperando - MP3 192 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream - AAC+ 64 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Assen - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
VechtdalNL - MP3 192 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal - MP3 192 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
DZB Dance Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Team FM Twente - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vries

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambachtentuin en Houtzagerij
Ambachtentuin en Klompenmakerij
Ambachtentuin en Smederij
Bezoekerscentrum Orvelte
Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum
Bommel en Tom Poes museum
Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord
C+B Museum
De Rode Pannen
Dorpsmuseum De Kluis
Drents Museum
Drents Museum
Fraeylemaborg
Gevangenismuseum
Groninger Museum
Groninger Museum
Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork
Hunebedcentrum
Internationaal Klompenmuseum
Jan Kruis Museum
Kloostermuseum
Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw
Kunsthal
Mensinge
museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje'
Museum "De Wachter"
Museum aan de A
Museum De Buitenplaats
Museum GGZ Drenthe
Museum Havezate Mensinge
Museum Kinderwereld
Museum van Papierknipkunst
Museum Vosbergen
Museum Wierdenland
Nationaal Busmuseum
Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert
Ottenshoes
Politiepettenmuseum
Reitdiep
Stoottroepen museum
Storyworld
Synagoge Groningen
University Museum
Vrachtauto's van Toen en Nu
Wall House #2

Libraries in Vries

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Assen0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Beilen0.0
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College0.0
Bibliotheek Gieten0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Haulerwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Hoogezand0.0
Bibliotheek Leek0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Oldehove0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Roden0.0
Bibliotheek Rolde0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonoord0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Vries0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidhorn0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidlaren0.0
Bosbieb0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek Ten Boer0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
UB Zernike0.0
UB Zernike0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vries

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asser warenmarkt
Ommelander Markt
Ommelander Markt
Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord
Vismarkt
Weekmarkt Zuidlaren

Hotels in Vries

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel De Vriezerbrug
Wapen van Vries

Restaurants in Vries

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

By Fabrizio
Onder de Linden
Pizzeria & Grillroom Marcellino

Cafes in Vries

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt Woonzorg De Hofstede

Veterinaries in Vries

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsenpraktijk Vries

Gas Stations in Vries

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIA XPress Vries
Tamoil express Vries

Gyms in Vries

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fit You

Breweries in Vries

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Maallust
Brouwerij Martinus
Brouwerij Martinus
Pivo
Pivo

Stadiums & Teams in Vries

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vries

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
De Voorst Glidersite-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Vries

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar
Gezinskliniek De Borch
Kliniek Vossenloo
UMCG Beatrixoord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vries

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bonifatiuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vries

What is the population of Vries?

Vries has a population of 3,915 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 57.0 square miles.

Is Vries expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,276, 0% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vries?

Vries has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vries?

There are 313 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Tynaarlo 1,530 pop · 1.6 mi Westlaren 1,410 pop · 3.7 mi Marsdijk 12,241 pop · 3.9 mi Peelo 6,635 pop · 4.0 mi Eelde 6,450 pop · 4.3 mi Zuidlaren 3,905 pop · 4.5 mi Paterswolde 3,655 pop · 4.9 mi Glimmen 1,065 pop · 5.0 mi Norg 3,290 pop · 5.0 mi Assen 68,836 pop · 5.4 mi Annen 3,405 pop · 6.0 mi Peize 4,295 pop · 6.0 mi Rolde 3,740 pop · 6.9 mi Haren 9,375 pop · 6.9 mi
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