10 good Groningen resolutions

January is the month of good intentions. Eat healthy, stop smoking, exercise more, dry January. Every year the same good intentions come along. Why not choose nice resolutions with a Groningen touch this year? These Groningen New Year's resolutions are sure to come true in 2025. Whether you tick off one or check off the whole list. 2025 in Groningen bodes well.

Visit a museum regularly

Sniffing more culture is always a good idea. Groningen is home to plenty of museums and galleries. Enough options for any art lover. Above all, take some time to visit a museum outside the city. From trains to tea. From ^17th-century nobility to LEGO. In these museums you can look, do, taste, build and play.

Eat vegetarian for once

Groningen has a wide choice of green restaurants. Ideal for when you might want to eat less meat for once. The vegetarian offer is therefore getting better and better in Groningen. In both the city and the province, it is no punishment to choose the vegetarian option. And besides being delicious, it is also good for yourself and for the world.

Go hiking in the Groningen countryside

Walking is a nice way to be in motion. And even more fun when there is also something to see. Looking for a nice place to stretch your legs? There are plenty of those in Groningen. Walk through the woods, over the dike, along green salt marshes and through cute villages. That way, you will fulfil your good intentions and discover nature in Groningen.

Visit addresses with a good story

Groningen has plenty of great shops and places to eat. Yet some places are just a bit more special than others. There are places that show social commitment by, for instance, offering work places to people distanced from the labour market. That makes a visit to these places a must on your list for next year.

Discover Groningen artists

Groningen is a city of music, and the artists on its stages often just come from the neighbourhood. Some were born here, others found their heart here later. From jazz to hip-hop: city & province are home to all kinds and styles. And how fun is it to discover local talent this year. See where they play and listen for yourself. Sounds like music to your ears.

Take a moment for yourself more often

Groningen is the place to clear your head. Here you will find peace and quiet. And of course you can be active too. Discover the surprising regions of the province of Groningen. Each with its own character, sights and nature. Go out on your own. Get out into the countryside and enjoy all the beauty the province has to offer and do whatever you like.

Buy from local entrepreneurs

Want to buy more local this year? Then leave the big supermarket chains aside for once and do your shopping at one of Groningen's many markets. Or fill your bags at the nicest shops. Like the local greengrocer, butcher, fishmonger, baker, liquor store, cheese shop or grocer. Bring Groningen into your home? At the Groningen Store, the products are not only sustainable and typically Groningen, they are also made and conceived by Groningen makers or inventors. Local is almost impossible.

Meet up with your friends more often

A good resolution for next year is to meet up with your friends more often. There are plenty of places to meet up in Groningen. For instance, play a game together at one of the game cafés or chat at one of the nice coffee shops. Extend your resolve even further? Organise a fun group outing for your whole group of friends.

Go sustainable shopping

Buying something more conscious this year? That's a good option in Groningen. There are plenty of shops here with sustainable alternatives for all kinds of products. And sustainable does not necessarily have to be expensive. Shop second-hand, for example, and give good things and clothes a second life. That way, you're not only doing good for the world, but you're also walking around in unique pieces.

Cooking Groningen recipes

This year, enjoy the goodies from Groningen at home too. Home-made, or even better: home-made. With recipes and handy cooking videos, we help you on your way to becoming a true Groningen kitchen prince(s). Make your friends, family or neighbours happy with a piece of homemade poffert, an eierbal or one of the other Groningen dishes.