Welcome to the Vismarkt, where market stalls are set up three times a week in the early morning. The square in the shadow of de Akerk thus becomes a treasure trove of colours, scents and flavours. But with all these impressions, a visit to the market can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a few of our favourites here at the Vismarkt.
De Eemstuin | Vegetables from just around the corner
Every Friday – In Uithuizermeeden, in North Groningen, close to the Wadden Sea, lies the Eemstuin. A place where gardening is practised using biodynamic methods. What does that mean? It means that no pesticides or artificial fertilisers are used. This ensures the method has the least possible impact on the soil, plants, livestock and the people around us. Every Friday, the fresh harvest is displayed at the Vismarkt, so that everyone in Groningen can enjoy this true Groningen gold.
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Der Nudelladen | Fresh from the oven Italian
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday – Although this stall has a German name, you won’t find German products here, but Italian ones. Because at Der Nudelladen, they certainly know a thing or two about Italian food. Freshly made pasta, ravioli with the most delicious fillings and surprising pestos make this stall a real treat for any foodie. Almost all the products are handmade just across the border in Oldenburg, and most of the ingredients are locally sourced and sustainable. Buon appetito!
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The Herb Specialist | Flavour Makers
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday – They’re the real stars of the market: the Herb Specialist. With over a hundred different herbs, they have the perfect ingredients here to take your dishes to the next level. But this is also the place to come for fresh tea, herb pastes and other flavour enhancers. Add a little bit of spice!
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Broodnodig | Organic bread & pastries
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday – When you’re at the stall at Broodnodig, you realise that everything here flies off the shelves. All the bread is organic, and you can really taste the difference. There’s plenty of choice: from sourdough to rye and even gluten-free bread. As well as selling delicious bread, they also offer a range of sweet and savoury treats.
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The Groningen Cheese Lady | Cheese with class
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday – Putting together a lovely cheese platter? Fancy an evening of cheese fondue? Or do you simply enjoy a nice slice of cheese on your brown bread? Then look no further and pop in to see Mariella from Groningen. At her stall, De Kaasdame, she mainly sells organic cheeses, many of which are locally sourced. But you’ve also come to the right place for more exotic cheeses such as Spanish Manchego, French Brie or truffle cheese.
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Bionoot | Going nuts for nuts
The aroma of roasted nuts; delicious and not to be missed as you stroll around the market. Deliciously natural and naturally delicious – that’s what Bionoot stands for. At this stall, they sell freshly roasted organic nuts with no added oil. What’s more, the nuts are roasted in a hot-air oven, which gives them a delicious flavour. You can come here not only for nuts, but also for dried fruit, seeds and kernels.
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Stropiewafel | A Groningen icon
Tuesday to Saturday – A fresh, warm stroopwafel – what could be better than that? And if you’re going to get one, make sure you get it from Stropiewafel. You might already be familiar with this stall; Maarten and Erik from Stropiewafel are causing quite a stir on TikTok, where they’ve built up a sizeable following. But that’s not the only reason they’re well-known – their stroopwafels and other biscuits are simply brilliant. And these days, you can also buy them in a lovely Groningen-style tin. So be sure to pick up a Stropiewafel when you’re doing your weekly shopping at the market.
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Naturally Martha | Sweet as honey
Friday & Saturday – Honey isn’t just absolutely delicious; it has many other benefits too. For instance, it can help boost the immune system, aid digestion and has many other healing properties. At Natuurlijk Martha, they know better than anyone that honey is a miracle cure. Here you’ll find all sorts of honey: local varieties, those from further afield or in unusual flavours. But they also stock all sorts of other honey-based products, such as jam, chopped honey and beeswax wraps.
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Of course, the market is full of fantastic market stalls. You can get good pure and honest regional meat at De Marktslager or De Waddenslager, they have good and fresh fish at Vishandel André Smit or Vismakelaar Poisedon and you can get all kinds of Portuguese delicacies at Mister Portugal. And for tasty snacks, dips and olives, visit the stall at Le Souk or Basarz. Or just wander around the Vismarkt on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday and be surprised!
