10x surprising dates in Groningen

Valentine's Day is just behind us, but that doesn't mean dating is behind us. Because of course you celebrate love not only on Valentine's Day, but all year round. In Groningen, there are plenty of places where you can go with your laiverd. And of course, you don't only have to surprise your sweetheart. Here you will also find enough inspiration to go out with your grandma, sister, neighbour or good friend.

Relax mode on

Bad Nieuweschans - To show your best side on a date, it's important to be relaxed. Go into relaxation mode together at Thermen Bad Nieuweschans. At this thermal spring, you can experience the power of Groningen groundwater. But there is much more, including several saunas and restaurants. And on top of that, you can book all kinds of activities such as massages and hammam treatments. After spending a day here as a couple, you will feel reborn.

A date with jeu

Groningen - Anyone who thought jeu de boules was only for French elderly people is wrong. Because throwing a ball at boules bar BOEL is anything but boring. While enjoying one of the homemade cocktails or a surprising special beer, you can have a fun game of boules. And besides bocce courts, it also serves good food and drinks. The ideal activity for a casual date. Who will become the boules king or queen?

Walking under the stars

National Park Lauwersmeer - What could be more romantic than stargazing together? This can of course be done from your own garden, but also from the beautiful Lauwersmeer area. Far away from artificial light sources, it is so dark here at night that you can actually see everything. Stap the darkness of nature and discover together stars you never saw before. Walk in the Dark Sky Park Lauwersmeer under the twinkling starry sky and be sure to visit one of the sky platforms, from where you can admire the stars even better.

Getting to know each other and new wine

Groningen - What could be more fun than discovering new things? The answer is: discovering new things together. And you can do that well during a wine tasting at a nice place in the city. In Groningen, there are several places where you can do a high wine or wine tasting. This way, you get to know more about each other, but also about the glass you're tasting. And the wine also takes the edge off, which is nice when you have date nerves.

Go on a road trip through Groningen

You only really discover Groningen's quirky character when you venture into the province. Get off the beaten track. Over the countless creeping, sneaking roads, you will go on an adventure together. Groningen is full of discoveries. Make a whole day of dating and go where few have gone before you. Leave on time, there is a lot to discover.

Discover each other's favourite music

Groningen - Groningen is a city of music. And how fun is it to discover Groningen's new musical talent together with your date. There are many places where concerts and jam sessions are organised. Every day there is live music to be heard somewhere. From pop stages to the café around the corner. From grand to intimate. Sounds like music to your ears, doesn't it?

Glide down the cable car

Ter Apel - Walking turns out to be a very fine way of dating, so the Dal van de Ruiten Aa is an ideal dating spot due to the many routes through the valley. But the area also has something extra. Apart from being one of the most beautiful valleys in Europe according to connoisseurs, you will find the first hand-powered cable car in the Netherlands. The 22.4-metre-long cable car connects the banks of the Ruiten Aa. Take a seat in the gondola and use the spinning wheels to take yourself and your date across.

Active in the city

Groningen - Show your sporty side on an active date. Challenge each other to a game of padel, for example, or overcome your fear of heights together while bouldering. Besides having a fun date together, you'll also get a good workout in. And it is also a good test to see if your date can stand to lose.

Luxury movie experience

Stadskanaal - To be truly pampered for an evening, visit service cinema Smoky in Stadskanaal. At this unique cinema, you order your drinks and snacks simply from your seat. During the film, orders are brought to you and you can keep ordering throughout the show. For an extra romantic atmosphere, you can book a love seat. Want to chat after the film? Then head to Café 't Mingelmous , the cosy bar underneath the cinema.

Where cats and coffee meet

Groningen - Are you crazy about cats? Then Kattencafé Op z'n Kop is the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. While you snuggle under a blanket, the cats will come and snuggle up with you. This café is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy a cosy atmosphere surrounded by playful and sweet four-legged friends.