Outdoor and active fun in Midden-Groningen
Explore the wonderful and surprising Midden-Groningen area. Take to the waters of the Zuidlaardermeer Lake, go on a bicycle ride taking in mills or go bird-watching. This is also the perfect place for a lovely hike or canoe trip. See and experience Midden-Groningen from an entirely different angle.
Sailing the Zuidlaardermeer Lake
You’ll find the Zuidlaardermeer Lake area on the border of the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe, an all-time favourite of nature lovers. With plenty of ideas for activities, consider taking the time to chill at one of the outdoor cafés by the water, or spend the night in a stylish cottage. Hop on a boat and set out on the water. Can you spot a beaver?
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Heritage and culture routes
These cultural routes through Midden-Groningen take you to beautiful churches, past turning mills and on an exploratory expedition of the Veenkoloniën peat district. You can explore on foot, by bicycle or boat to learn all about the stories behind each themed route.
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Hiking
Hiking is certainly a great way to spend your day when the weather is nice. It’s healthy, builds up your physical condition and raises your mood. Midden-Groningen features plenty of beautiful spots to admire during a hike, such as the gnome paths – lovely for children – or the countryside around the Baggerputten and ‘t Roegwold scenic areas.
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Bird-watching
Midden-Groningen is the centre of a surprisingly diverse countryside. When you visit, be sure to watch the skies to spot the many birds flying over. One even larger and rarer than the next, they are all equally beautiful. So grab those binoculars, tie your shoelaces and come on a new adventure. You don’t have to know all the birds by name; being curious is enough.
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Canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding
Enter an entirely different world on the water. Meander the countryside with the rivers and see linear villages appear on the banks near grazing Scottish Highlander cattle. Here are the best places for canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding in Midden-Groningen.
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Turning heritage: cycling and walking past the mills
Fans of mills have come to the right place in Midden-Groningen. After all, the mill is a national Dutch symbol that created new land and food. Used for the reclamation of land from the water and grinding corn, mills also played a vital role in Groningen’s history. Bringing wealth to the people of Midden-Groningen, their historic sails still turn today. Be sure to visit some during a hike or bicycle ride.
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