Keeping your cool when the mercury rises? There is plenty to do in and on Groningen's water. Brave the waves of the Wadden Sea or SUP peacefully past the hangende keukens of Appingedam. From the water, you discover Groningen in a completely different way. You will completely unwind here.
Suppen past the hangende keukens
Appingedam - Suppen stands for 'Stand Up Paddle'. Standing on a supboard, you paddle through the water. While supping, you use all the muscle groups of your body. A special place where you can do this is on the water in Appingedam. Supping along the hangende keukens you can completely relax. Besides a sporting challenge, this way you also grab a piece of heritage. Could do less.
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Cruising from museum to museum
Groningen/Zoutkamp - From June to September, the Fisheries Museum in Zoutkamp, Museum aan de A and Het Groninger Landschap organise special day trips on the Reitdiep. With the historic shrimp cutter ZK4, you sail from one museum to another. An inspired guide will tell you all about the Reitdiep area. A visit to both museums is, of course, also on the agenda.
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Canoeing through Bourtange
Bourtange - The Fort Bourtange is one of the most famous places in the province of Groningen. The combination of bastions and the swampy marsh made it an impregnable fortress. Beautiful for walking through, but also for sailing. From Stal Westerwolde you can easily sail in your canoe towards Bourtange. Paddling through the canals, you get a unique view of the fortifications.
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Fun among greenery
Harkstede - In the green surroundings near Harkstede, you will find a large pond among the bushes: the Grunoplas. On this water sits Break Out Grunopark. Think of a water activity and you can do it here. Waterskiing, banana boating, bilboating or supping. You don't have to choose; you can try it all here. In summer, they regularly organise fun entry days, for a low price.
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The ST5: a sailing monument
Lauwersoog - Sailing on a piece of historical heritage. You can do so during a trip on the ST5. This special boat was built in Makkum in 1935. For years, the boat served the fishing industry. A few years ago, it was fully restored and rehabilitated. Nowadays, you take special cruises on the boat. Take an evening trip on the water of National Park Lauwersmeer or go seal watching on the Wadden Sea.
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Swimming in UNESCO World Heritage Site
Delfzijl - From the centre of Delfzijl you can walk straight onto the city beach. With the sand under your feet, you look out over the Eems. Take a dip in this part of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Wadden Sea. Prefer not to get wet? Have fun in the sand. Build your own castle or recreate the Eemshotel with sand. Tip: build your sand castle on a mound, so it will be safe when the water rises.
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Ditch jumping in the Westerkwartier
Opende - Pole in hand and go. Take an adventurous walk through the Westerkwartier. You start your trek at Theetuin Blotevoetenhof. From here, you walk a route where you can jump over fifteen different ditches and pools. The pole pole pole just a bit too exciting? Then there are also bridges and planks to reach the other side dry.
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Cruising the deeps
Groningen - If you think you've seen the city from all sides, you urgently need to take to the water. Because from the canals, the city really does look quite different. The warehouses on the quay suddenly seem so big, and the bridge you cycle over every day suddenly looks very small. Discover buildings you can't see from the road. Hire a sloop, canoe or supboard and experience it for yourself.
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Wind in the sails
Midwolda - Say you say water sports, you say Oldambtmeer. With its 800 hectares, it is one of the larger lakes you can find in the Netherlands. Remarkably, this was agricultural land until 2005. During the construction of the lake, special account was taken of water sports. Ideal for sailing or windsurfing. More in the mood for a boat trip? That is also possible. Sloops and canoes are available for hire at the marina. The lake is big enough for everyone.
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Shave over Silver Lake
Groningen - Put your feet on the wakeboard and hold on tight. At full speed you skim across the Zilvermeer lake. At Wakepark Groningen, you discover the water at Kardinge in an active way. Whether you feel like wakeboarding, bodyboarding, supping or taking a seat on a funtube; it's all possible here. Do you dare to take one of the ramps? No? Then you can also take a few lessons here to master it all just a little better.
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More on the water
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Reitdiepveer - Boarding point Aduarderzijl
Reitdiepveer - Boarding point Aduarderzijl
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