A major industry in Zuidlaren is tourism, because of the varied cultural sights and attractions. In the centre of the village are a few important statues. The statue of a horse and two horsetraders has once been revealed by Crown Prince
Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during the
Zuidlaardermarkt. There is also the statue of
Berend Botje, which refers to
Lodewijk van Heiden (1773–1850), a Dutch seafarer. In Zuidlaren Berend Botje is best known as a song for children to be learned in kindergarten. Another statue is located in front of the
Prins Bernhardhoeve (PBH), which is a large exhibition complex. The statue refers to the fire that destroyed a big part of the PBH in 1986, the statue is called 'Vriendschap Vereeuwigd' ('Friendship Immortalized'). It was named like that by R.C. Zuidlaren-Anloo, the local
Rotary club, because the payment for the statue was donated by a Rotary club from
Achim,
Germany. The memorial of
World War II is located in front of the former town hall 'Laarwoud'. The annual commemoration of the inhabitants of Zuidlaren who died during World War II is always on 4 May, the day before Liberation Day. The commemoration is also to think of the people who suffer from wars today. The
windmill of Zuidlaren is called '
De Wachter', it is in the far east of the village. The mill specializes in corn and oil and has its own bakery and museum. Zuidlaren is also known for its many
village greens (Dutch:
brinken). Village greens in Zuidlaren are mostly small to sizeable grasslands with a stand of trees. The largest village green is in the centre of the village and is located next to a large square. ==Events==