Location

SiO2 is located at the Oudeweg 20 in the city of Groningen. Jakobine von Dömming and Hein van de Water can be found in their glass studio almost on a daily basis and this is where they use various techniques, such as glassblowing and blending, stained glass, engraving and sandblasting. SiO2 has extensive experience in restoring stained windows and antique glassware, such as crystal carafes and other utensils. SiO2 provides almost any type of glass processing, advice and support in addition to workshops and glass techniques. They also sell a singular collection of dishes, lighting and glass objects, all of them handmade, for a reasonable price and naturally made from glass.

The Reiderhaven marina is located in Beerta, near the Blauwestad and at about a kilometre from the Blauwe Sluis that connects to the Winschoterdiep canal. The harbour borders the Oltambtmeer and is surrounded by greenery. The landing stages have water and electricity. In addition to the many facilities on the grounds, the In den Stallen hotel, the Smederij 1872, the Stoomgemaal (steam pumping station) and a swimming place at the Beersterplas are all within a radius of half a kilometre. In short: the Reiderhaven is more than just a harbour.  

Every year, no fewer than half a million visitors find their way to our swimming pools, skating rinks and tennis and squash courts. In the warm water of the sports centre’s subtropical swimming pool, surrounded by palms, you can easily imagine yourself in a tropical country with a spectacular 60-metre long slide, a wave generator, vortex, a white water stream and much more. In addition, the sports centre has an indoor 400-metre skating rink and ice hockey hall for wonderful skating from early October until the end of March.  

Most fountains look somewhat gloomy if they don’t spout water, but there is always something to see with this fountain even is the water is shut off. And this was exactly what artist Bas Lugthart intended when he was commissioned to make this design. In his design Lugthart uses the blue tube, as well as water and even wind and gravity as his material. Without water spectators see the profile of a face and the figure completes as soon as the fountain starts spouting: the arch formed by the water results in a different hair style with each gust of wind.

Located on the border of the provinces of Drenthe and Groningen, our hospitable hotel is without any doubt the best choice for a relaxed or active sojourn. Stadskanaal provides wonderful opportunities for walking, Nordic walking or cycling to the fortified town of Bourtange, the Hunebeddencentrum (megalithic centre) in Borger, AA & Hunze scenic area or the megalithic/peat colony route through Drenthe and Groningen. You are more than welcome! Drenthe-Groningen Package (3 days): • 2 overnight stays including an extensive breakfast buffet and a 3-course dinner • Free bicycle and walking routes, bicycle hire • Information package • Free parking • Discount vouchers at € 25. From € 154.50 for € 99.00 per person (single surcharge of € 25.00 p.n.)  

In 1990 the city of Groningen celebrated its 950 th anniversary and a contemporary city gate was placed at each main entrance road of the city to mark this. Architect Daniel Libeskind developed these city gates. City marking S03 at the Rozenburglaan is a forest of crooked posts with a wedge at about eight metres high. The work of art represents an open book with paintings of historic fragments the artist used to express that the city’s history is written by its residents. The paintings on the work were created by Groningen artists.

In the middle of the wooded areas near Ter Apel is a fairy-like world, filled with excitement and adventure. Experience the fantastic fairy-tale world of Greurt the Groningen giant, Auntie Beppie the witch and Zwammer the mushroom man. Wonderwereld is fun for people of any age, with fairy-tales, quests, playing areas and many special animals.

Bistro t Gerecht Paris in Groningen Bistro ’t Gerecht is an attractive Parisian-style restaurant with couches and tables against the walls. In summer, meals are served in the wonderful courtyard garden. The French kitchen serves classic bistro dishes and its specialty is a four-course menu that changes daily and is clarified at the table. This restaurant is located in one of the many historical buildings at the Oude Boteringestraat; the adjacent NH Hotel De Ville provides overnight accommodation. Our menu now costs € 36.50  

Experience Groningen from its best side, sail with the HeerenSloep through the beautiful city of Groningen. A fun and relaxed way and you sit first grade. Both in terms of view and luxury. The HeerenSloep is an original lifeboat that is enriched with lounge cushions and a drinks & snacks bar. We serve besides a drink also snacks, lunch or dinner on board.

The historic city hotel Corps de Garde is located in the very heart of the bustling and charming city of Groningen. The historic elements are still visible in our recently renovated rooms and the combination of designer furniture and Auping beds results in a unique ambiance. Book a deluxe room styled by Bart Vos (Maupertuus) or spend the night in a standard deluxe room with authentic joist ceiling. Each of our 19 rooms is distinctive, so that you can enjoy plenty of variety during your stay here! An unparalleled hotel at a singular location. Corps de Garde; feels like home.

Bicycle rental service located just a few steps away from the beautiful Martini Tower. Wide selection of city bicycles with hand-brakes and gears as well as city bicycles with pedal-brake, single-speed. Bicycles are suitable for small kids, students, their friends, parents and elderly people. Additionally, we provide helmets and seats for kids, rain-coats and bags for your belongings. Every bicycle is equipped with two locks and all of the necessary items to be safe on streets. Bikes in Groningen’s statement is "You Are The King In My Store". Therefore, we do everything to make your experience pleasant while providing quality bicycles to reach the most out of your trip.

Jachthaven het Dok Nieuwolda is a small harbour with space for about ten boats. There are more mooring places on the edges of the Termunterzijldiep. The harbour is located by the through waterway of Scheemda, Midwolda (Blauwestad), Termunten and the connection to Delfzijl and beyond. The Eetcafé de Brug pub that also serves food is located by the harbour, with an extensive menu and various snacks to go. The lavatories and showers are also located by the pub. The village of Nieuwolda has a supermarket and bicycle hire.

In the lee of the center you will find our atmospheric, carefully decorated restaurant. Eating out at Pim and Marieke is enjoying the 5 of Pim. Five favorite dishes of this moment prepared with the finest products of the season. Marieke likes to spoil you with personal attention and a good glass of wine. In the summer between the flowers on our terrace, you imagine yourself in France.  We would like to surprise you and look forward to your arrival! Pim & Marieke

The more than life-sized sculpture by Henk Visch is a bronze figure of a man who stretches forward while resting on his fingertips, providing the pose with tension. Visch’s sculptures are not easy to interpret. They have poetic beauty and invite personal interpretations. His works are mainly characterised by mysteriousness, which is enhanced even more by the titles, as in this case.  Secret Life in a Public Body  refers to ‘a secret life’, but does Visch’s public body refer to his sculpture or its location? And what exactly are these secrets? The work of art was in the Westerhaven underground car park for five years where it took the place of exactly one parking space. It was in striking contrast with the glossy vehicles. On 31 March 2009 it was relocated to the square of the Voormalig Klein Poortje at the Oosterhaven.

It is hardly visible from the outside, but today this municipal monument forms a whole with the adjacent former bank building. They are connected via a spaciously laid out glass stairwell. The monumental part was built around 1829, and was expanded in 1924. A new part was added in 1993, and the buildings have been combined to make room for the Protestant Theological University.