We are real cheese heads here, and in Groningen they know it all too well. From Zwanestraat to Oosterstraat and on the market, you'll find cheeses from local farmers, special herbal cheeses and true classics. Whether you are looking for something for a drinks board, a steaming fondue or to score points with your date or in-laws: in Groningen you will find plenty of places to score your cheese. We have already listed five places for you, because we have cheese here.
Kaashandel Van der Leij
Oosterstraat 61-63 - Kaashandel Van der Leij is one of the oldest delicatessens in Groningen and breathes almost 100 years of history. Large round cheeses on the wall form the wallpaper and give the shop its character. With over 300 types of cheese, there is something for every lover: from a slice for on bread to a cheese that impresses on your drinks board. You will find cheeses from the region as well as special varieties from all over the world. Anyone who loves cheese will feel right at home here.
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Groninger Kaasboetiek
Astraat 5 - The real cheese lover is in the right place in Groningen. At the Groninger Kaasboetiek, you will find cheeses with a story: authentic farmhouse cheeses, made on the farm with milk from their own cattle, as well as special herbal cheeses and true classics. But you will find much more than just cheese. Freshly roasted nuts, arretjescake and all sorts of local Groningen products are on hand, so you can put a real farmhouse drink on the table in one go.
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Kaaskop
Zwanestraat 24 - Fancy something tasty? At De Kaaskop, real cheeseheads can indulge themselves. For those who love the good life, this is a small Walhalla. In this Burgundian delicatessen, you will find cheeses of all shapes and sizes, as well as chocolate, nuts, tapas and matching wines. You can even do a wine or cheese tasting. Feel free to browse around, because at De Kaaskop you will always discover something new to fill your basket.
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Zuivelhoeve
Akerkhof 49 - As soon as you step inside the Zuivelhoeve, you are often welcomed by the Klapwijk family. It immediately feels like you're back in a village shop of old, where everyone knows each other, but in the heart of the city. Extra stamps when the weather is nice? You probably know that. Here you will find a wide selection of cheeses, but also ready-made weekend bags full of old-fashioned tasty products or a home bag for students. You can also find the Zuivelhoeve in Paddepoel. What will you take home?
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The Farmer Gondola
Folkingestraat 57 - At De Boergondiër, you will find a rich assortment of Groningen regional products, including a nice selection of cheeses, of course. From cheeses to sweets, here you will discover everything that makes Groningen tasty. As true bourgondians, they will gladly help you choose between the local delicacies, whether you go for 'peerdekeutels', 'kniepertjes' or a 'Grunneger Slokje'. Be sure Stap in for a tasty memento after a day out in Groningen.
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Cheeses from the market
If you think you can only find the tastiest cubes in the cheese shop, you haven't yet discovered the market: among the colourful stalls, cheeses from local farmers beckon, ready to be tasted, compared and admired.
