| Ruinen | ||
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| Former village and municipality | ||
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Church in Ruinen
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| Coordinates: 52°45′48″N 6°21′23″E / 52.76333°N 6.35639°ECoordinates: 52°45′48″N 6°21′23″E / 52.76333°N 6.35639°E | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | Drenthe | |
| Municipality | De Wolden | |
| Population (2008) | 2,710 | |
Ruinen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is located in the municipality of De Wolden, about 10 km northwest of Hoogeveen.
Ruinen was a separate municipality until 1998, when it became part of De Wolden. The windmill De Zaandplatte has been restored and is open to the public.