Nothing tops Groningen
Grand adventures, you 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 in a side street somewhere, wandering through the city. Our space is our wealth. This is where you come to rest and to live. Happy you are in Groningen.
Things to do
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New shops & restaurants
New shops & restaurants
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Summer walks
Summer walks
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Swimming spots
Swimming spots
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10 vegetarian dining options10
10 vegetarian dining options
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Open-air cinemas
Open-air cinemas
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Day trip to de Onlanden
Day trip to de Onlanden
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Tips for Noorderzon
Tips for Noorderzon
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Zummerbuhne: de Graanrepubliek
Zummerbuhne: de Graanrepubliek
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 really discover the quirky character of Groningen when you venture into the province. Get off the beaten track and have adventures you'll never forget. Lucky you are 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-blue heart of the province. Water lakes to sail on, marshes to cycle along, village forests to walk in and reed beds to spot birds. City life here seems far away, but it is 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" ”
#nothingtopsgroningen
Nothing tops Groningen. The Groningers know. These are their favourite places.