Groningen City
Why go?
See & do
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Music and idiosyncratic performances at the spectacular cultural summer festival in Groningen.
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Category: ReadPieterburen Seal Sanctuary
Learn all there is to know about seals and discover how they are cared for
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Category: ReadShopping in Groningen
The best shopping streets and squares for a shopping day in Groningen.
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Category: ReadGroninger Museum
See the comprehensive art collection and exhibitions at the unique museum building.
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A four-day music fest in the centre of Groningen.
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Eating & drinking
Groningen is the biggest university city in the north of Holland. There are countless bars, terraces and great restaurants, from traditional to cozy. Since it is on the coast of the Wadden Sea, many eateries serve delicacies from the sea.
5x restaurants in Groningen
Go out for dinner in Groningen and discover the very best restaurants.
Grote Markt
The vivid heart of Groningen.
Fresh fish from the North Sea
Taste the best North Sea fish, from the sea direct to your plate, caught by Dutch fishing fleets.
Where to stay
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Category: Read5 unique places to stay in Groningen
From royal residences to straw hotels, Groningen’s accommodation options certainly surprise.
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Category: Visit websiteHet Prinsenhof
et in a 15th-century building, Prinsenhof offers individually decorated rooms. The Martini Tower is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Prinsenhof.
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Category: Visit websiteHotel Miss Blanche Suites & Apartments
Hotel Miss Blanche is located in a monumental building in the centre of Groningen and offers modern and spacious apartments as well as suites.
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Category: Visit websiteAsgard Hotel
This hotel is set in a 1935 building in the museum district of Groningen.The famous Vismarkt and Grote Markt squares are within walking distance of the hotel.
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Events in Groningen
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12 Mar. 2022
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13 Aug. 2022
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18 Aug. 2022
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18 Jan. 2023
Dark Sky Park Lauwersmeer
Visit Lauwersmeer National Park at night and roam the national reserve in total darkness.
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Groningen is a lively city in the north of Holland, which offers plenty of culture, for instance at the Groninger Museum, a range of events like Noorderzon and Eurosonic Noorderslag, countless great shops for a wonderful shopping spree, and excellent restaurants. The city’s eye catcher is the Martini Tower on Grote Markt square, which offers a fantastic view of the sprawling city.
Groningen’s beautiful coastline
If you love peace, quiet and nature, the province of Groningen is a wonderful destination. Explore its beautiful coastline and the varied flora and fauna in the oldest cultural landscape in Holland: Middag-Humsterland National Landscape. Bird lovers will have much to see at Lauwersmeer National Park with its huge variation of birds. Don't hesitate to further explore the province of Groningen.
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Transport in Groningen
By public transport
Groningen has an international airport: Groningen Airport Eelde. From here, it is just a 20 minute ride by shuttle bus to the city center. The railway trip from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen takes 2 hours.
By car
If you are coming by car, make sure to seek out information about parking in Groningen.
Transport in Holland
Distances within Holland are easily bridged. Any location you might want to visit can be reached within three hours. The train, bus and tram will taken you pretty much anywhere you want to go. You can also explore Holland by bicycle. With over 32,000 kilometers worth of bicycle paths, Holland is a real cycling country with many fantastic cycling routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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