Fancy a fun activity, but the weather is not on your side? There is plenty to do in Groningen. Play a game of jeu-de-boules, train your laughing muscles at a comedy show, paint a vase or play a classic game of bowling. Whether you go for action or some relaxation, fun is guaranteed.
BOEL | Activity with jeu
Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 163 - Those who thought jeu-de-boules was only for the French elderly are wrong. Because throwing a ball at jeu-de-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. Between shots, you'll feast on good food that goes beyond the standard appetiser. Thrown out? Grab a game from the games cupboard or dance in the silent disco toilet.
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Artsy Avenue | Creabea with pottery
Oude Boteringestraat 1 - At Artsy Avenue you can unleash your inner artist while enjoying a drink and some goodies. Pick a cup, tile or vase and grab paint, brushes and all the other handy tools. Aan tafel go all out on your artwork. You can bring inspiration, but spontaneous discovery is often even more fun. When you have finished, leave your artwork behind. The team will glaze and bake it within ten days, so that you can take your shiny masterpiece home afterwards.
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De Drie Gezusters | Karaoke banging
Grote Markt 36 - 39 - Who doesn't love an evening of blaring along to wrong hits and classics? At The End Karaoke or Sing Along you can sing your heart out, but for those who prefer to keep their singing talent a secret, there is the option of a private karaoke booth at De Drie Gezusters. Choose your style: go wild in the Barbie booth, imagine yourself in Paris in La Rouge, sing your heart out in the Jordaan or travel to Tirol or Miami. Fun guaranteed. You can also rent karaoke booths in the newly opened Wijck.
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Bowling Centre | Strike a pose
Gedempte Kattendiep 4 - For over 50 years, Bowling Centrum Groningen, on the corner of Gedempte Kattendiep, has been the place to be for an evening of bowling. Put on those iconic bowling shoes, order a drink at the bar and throw a strike (or a gutterball) while enjoying fun hits. Talent is not necessary, because with a bowl of appetisers and good company, your evening will be fun anyway.
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Forum | Visit a cinema
Nieuwe Markt 1 - On a drizzly day you sometimes want nothing more than to watch a film under a rug on the couch. But do you still feel like going out? Visit the cinema in the Forum. With five theatres, there is something for everyone, from big action-packed films to smaller special ones. Grab a bowl of popcorn, settle back in your seat and let the big screen carry you away.
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The Game Box | Pinball and racing
Oosterstraat 15 - Is it raining in Groningen? Then The Game Box in the Oosterstraat is a great hiding place. Rows of colourful slot machines and flickering screens provide plenty of entertainment here. You can race, shoot, pinball or just ram buttons the old-fashioned way until your fingers get tired. Fun on your own, but even more fun if you try to outdo each other. And when you're done playing, you're in the heart of the entertainment centre and can walk straight into the pub.
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Wicked | Laugh, scream, roar
Grote Markt 33 - Fancy a laugh? From 12 September, the first comedy club in the North opens in a cosy, dark basement in Wijck: Wicked. Big names and local talent alternate at open mic's and surprising shows. Are you the funniest at home? With five lessons, you'll be ready for your first open mic. Rather just as a guest? That's possible too, just chuckle from your seat.
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Posta7 | From escaperoom to laser gaming
Hoofdstraat 53 (Tolbert) - There is plenty to do at the Posta7 activity centre. Go wild at Glow in the Dark miniature golf, dive into an exciting laser game or test your wits in an escape room. Show off your skills at a classic game of bowling, have a go at curling or experience the legendary toilet bowl race, where you complete a course as quickly as possible on a moving toilet bowl. There is plenty to do here for young and old.
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Thermen Bad Nieuweschans | Ont(spa)n
Weg naar de Bron 3-9 - At Thermen Bad Nieuweschans you'll find yourself in total relaxation mode. Discover the power of Groningen's groundwater in the thermal spring and enjoy several saunas and restaurants. Add a massage or hammam treatment and you will feel reborn after a day here.
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Visit a museum | From nobility to LEGO
Groningen - Groningen is home to several museums and galleries. The Groninger Museum is an absolute must for any art lover. But 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.
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