Groningen
Top Places to Visit
Groninger Museum
The Groninger Museum[4]. Just opposite train/bus station. Spectacular architecture. Hosts state of the art of contemporary art in the world. One of the five ... more
Fraeylemaborg
These strong houses or keeps were built in the Middle Ages to store harvests and to protect their produce from robbers. Besides churches, these structures were ... more
Top Places to Eat
De Kleine Moghul
De Kleine Moghul, Nieuwe Boteringestraat 62, [33]. This tatty-looking small Indian restaurant has an all-indian staff, you can only pay cash and there is no ... more
Top Shopping Places
Oude Kijk In 't Jatstraat
The lovely Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat has different characteristic shops including plenty of art galleries, a travel bookshop, two branches of a great coffee and... more
Folkingestraat
The most picturesque shopping street is called the Folkingestraat; it runs south from the Korenbeurs (the former corn exchange) at the end of the Vismarkt ... more
Oosterstraat
Other shopping streets (Oosterstraat, A-kerkhof / Brugstraat, Folkingestraat, Stoeldraaierstraat / Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat) extend out from the Grote Markt ... more
Herestraat
The Herestraat, the city's pedestrianised shopping street, runs south off the Grote Markt and contains most of the city's everyday shopping needs and 'standard... more
Grote Kromme Elleboog
... Grote Kromme Elleboog, which also has shops selling beer, herbs and spices, coffee, cooking utensils etc.
Top Places for Nightlife
De Zolder
De Zolder (The Attic), Papengang 3A. Cosy stoner hang-out up a flight of stairs with reggae music and pool table.
Huis De Beurs
Huis de Beurs, on corner of Vismarkt. Has made a come-back and is very trendy now. Live piano music in the evening. The first Dutch socialst party was founded ...
Dr. Anders
Dr. Anders, a pick-up coffeeshops Gelkingestraat near Grote Markt (the main square).
Het Kasteel
Het Kasteel, a compact international student hangout on Peperstraat. Sells Jäger and other shots for 1€ and 13-beer 'zwaards' ('a sword') for 10€.
Top Activity Places
Hire A Canoe And Paddle Around The Centre
Like many Dutch cities, Groningen has beautiful canals around the centre. From the 1st of April until the 1st of Oktober it's possible to hire a canoe and ... more
Take A Canal Cruise
Take a canal cruise [13] [14]around the historical center.
Climb The Martini Tower
Climb the Martini tower [12] for a nice view over the city. It's one of the most famous sites in Groningen. Its name has nothing to do with the drink, by the ... more
Take A Guided Bike Tour
Take a guided bike tour [11]: the best way to discover Groningen.
Take A Free Bus-ride On The National Day Of Architecture
Take a free bus-ride on the National Day of Architecture organised on Saturday around 21st of June by GRAS-platfrom. Buses leave from Stadsschouwburg on ... more
Friday Fun Skate
Friday Fun Skate, (the start and finish of the tour are always at the oval pool in the Noorderplantsoen park), [22]. gathering from 19:45, departure at 20:00. ... more
