For singles, the period around Valentine’s Day isn’t always their favourite time of year. That’s why, instead of focusing on couples in love, we want to inspire singles this time with some great tips. We’ve picked out a few activities you can do on your own – fun things that are perfect for enjoying solo, from theatre classes to fishing. As a single person in Groningen, you’re not alone.
Play games
No luck in the game of love? Don’t worry. Perhaps you’ll score big during a game of Yahtzee. Challenge your friends to a game of boules at BOEL or try your luck at an old-fashioned bingo night at Café Kult. Groningen has plenty of cafés where you can play games to your heart’s content. It’s also a great idea for a (first) date, by the way.
board game cafés in Groningen
Go on a day’s shopping
If there’s one thing that’s perfectly suited to a solo activity, it’s shopping. Take your time, popping in and out of shops at your leisure. No one’s standing around bored outside the fitting room whilst you’re trying on yet another pair of trousers. With both large high-street shops and cosy boutiques, the city and its surrounding countryside offer plenty of choice for your new wardrobe. We’ve picked out a few great places for you.
Shopping tips for a new wardrobe
Hone your cooking skills
Who makes the tastiest soup in the whole of Stad en Ommeland? You, of course! A bit of bragging is allowed – especially when it comes to your cooking skills. You’ll see: before you know it, you’ll be whipping up a dinner for two. And how lovely is it to surprise your date with a traditional Groningen menu? From savoury to sweet, from Groningen mustard or asparagus soup to Fladderak quark cake or poffertjes.
Recipes from Groningen
Discover your talent
As well as the importance for everyone to keep developing themselves, having a hobby or talent is often seen as an attractive quality. Haven’t discovered your passion yet? Don’t worry. VRIJDAG offers various courses in music, theatre and the visual arts throughout the province. And for most courses, you can come along for a taster lesson beforehand. In short: a fun way to discover your own talent and meet new people.
Courses on offer at VRIJDAG
Catch something
Don’t fancy having people around you for a change? Then treat yourself to a quiet retreat by the water. By going fishing, for example. In the local pond or on the mudflats. After all, there are plenty of fish in the sea. As you fish from the water’s edge, you’ll find that this activity offers both excitement and relaxation. And if you’re lucky, you won’t be going home empty-handed.
Fishing in Groningen
Keep moving
Exercise is good for you – both for your mental and physical well-being. Of course, you can go to the gym on your own, but exercising in a group is even more enjoyable and motivating. Why not join a Groningen City Running tour, for example? It’s a fun way to get to know Groningen even better whilst burning calories as part of a group. The tours are available for walkers and runners, for beginners and advanced participants alike.
Groningen City Running
