There’s nothing quite like Groningen
Great adventures – you’ll experience them in Groningen. With your feet in the clay of the vast polders. Sailing past seals on a bed of sand. In a sturdy, centuries-old church. Or somewhere in a side street off a side street, wandering through the city. Our space is our wealth. Here you can unwind and come alive. You’re in for a treat in Groningen.
Things to do
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Restaurants and cafés with courtyard gardens
Restaurants and cafés with courtyard gardens
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Free activities
Free activities
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Food trucks at Noorderzon
Food trucks at Noorderzon
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Open Monuments Day
Open Monuments Day
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Summer festivals
Summer festivals
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The Relief of Groningen
The Relief of Groningen
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Theatre shows
Theatre shows
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Tour de Grunn
Tour de Grunn
Discover
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City
City
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Space
Space
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Nature
Nature
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Go on a road trip
Go on a road trip
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Heritage
Heritage
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Local produce
Local produce
Discover Groningen
Discover Groningen
You only truly discover Groningen’s distinctive character once you venture into the province. Go off the beaten track and experience adventures you’ll never forget. You’re in for a treat in Groningen.
Westerkwartier
In the Westerkwartier, wierden, borgen, windmills and churches have shaped the horizon of the Groningen landscape for centuries. The natural surroundings, heritage and distinctive light have, therefore, inspired many a painter.
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Waddenland
In Waddenland, you can walk on the seabed and sleep under a genuine Dark Sky. Here you’ll find National Park Lauwersmeer and the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site; unique areas where nature still takes centre stage.
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Eemsdelta
The historic town of Appingedam with its hangende keukens. And in the backyard, the Dollard and the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll find it all in the Eemsdelta. Here, the medieval churches on the ancient mounds rise proudly above the expansive landscape.
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City
Whether you’re looking out over the rooftops from the Martinitoren or strolling through the centuries-old States House, you can feel the energy of the city of Groningen. The city is brimming with undiscovered gems, cosy boutiques and small, high-quality restaurants.
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Midden-Groningen
Midden-Groningen is the green-and-blue heart of the province. Lakes for boating, marshes to cycle past, village woods for walking and reed beds for birdwatching. City life seems far away here, but it’s closer than you think.
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Oldambt
Grain production in Oldambt led to stony farmers, local communism and huge red-brick factories. The flame went out, but the fire of de Graanrepubliek continued to smoulder. Full of activity and events, this region is worth visiting.
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Veenkoloniën
Adventurers sought their fortune in the Veenkoloniën. Their pioneering work has resulted in a remarkable landscape with an equally remarkable history. Many listed houses in villages that stretch like ribbons along the canals serve as a reminder of this past.
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Westerwolde
Few areas in the Netherlands are as richly endowed with surprising landscapes, ancient forests, beautiful stream valleys and stunning nature reserves as Westerwolde. Are you a real outdoor enthusiast? Cycle, walk or canoe right through this unique landscape.
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“ "Our space is our wealth" ”
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There’s nothing quite like Groningen. The people of Groningen know this best. These are their favourite spots.