Location

In the centre of the pond in front of the Duisenberg building and the Zernike complex are the contour lines of an immense human figure. The sculpture is six metres high and made from stainless steel. A powerful fountain spouts water up within the contours of the sculpture, as a result of which parts of the figure are hidden from view. The spurt of water reaches above the shoulder before it turns into a hazy spray. The title of the work refers to ‘something that changes and yet stays the same’. The changing same symbolises the research in the Spatial Sciences faculty. According to artists Maree Blok and Bas Lughhart the water from the fountain is the backbone of the human figure and a metaphor for the ability of humans to change themselves and their environment time and time again without losing themselves.

At Kopje Genieten you can come in for coffee, tea, softdrinks and a piece of homemade cake. There is also a small lunch menu. We work with biological and constant products. Also the crops, come from our own garden.

The News café is the most diverse and centrally located establishment in Groningen city centre. The Grand café, surrounded with outdoor cafés in summer, is the best meeting place in the city, and this is the address for a delicious espresso, latte or cappuccino. They have an extensive lunch menu and cocktails and other drinks to enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere in the evening. On the first floor is the restaurant with an international menu and our club is located in the former fallout shelter. We also have various rooms for business guests and people who want to throw a party.  

The Woonboulevard Groningen furniture strip (Peizerweg and Hoendiep) consists of over 60 shops! This is the place to be for kitchens, bathrooms, curtains, carpets, nurseries, playrooms, bedrooms, furniture, lighting, home interior accessories and garden decoration items. The Woonboulevard Groningen is easily accessible and has a free car park. In short, this is the ultimate place to go for a lovely day of shopping. Have a look on our website, which includes an overview of the shops at the Hoendiep and the Peizerweg, in addition to an overview of various special offers and campaigns. See you!

Works mostly created by artists from the northern part of The Netherlands are on display in this attractive ambiance, such as still lives by Frans Brommer, Sietse Jonker, Derk van Dijken and Jan Brinkgreve. The city and coastal scapes by Groningen Ploeglid artists’ collective member Wouter Okel, the landscapes by Gertjan Scholte-Albers, Jan Jansma, Gerald Schuil and Gerda Onnes and the surprising works by Wout Wachtmeester and Marcel Duran are part of both the permanent and regularly changing collection of Galerie Aanblick. Once a month Marcel Duran creates portraits live in our gallery for prices from €300.00. The portraits in oils with a size of 30-24 cm can be taken home after one hour’s posing. Marcel is famous for his portraits of professors which are displayed in the Academiegebouw university building. Every second Monday of the month Gerda Onnes holds a painting workshop in Aanblick, and the gallery also has a collection of decorating Dutch and French clocks for sale. In addition, Galerie Aanblick has a permanent exhibition in the Fletcher Familiehotel in Paterswolde, featuring many paintings. You are more than welcome at our Haren or Paterswolde gallery.

The Bourtange fortress is also referred to as the fortress that was never conquered. The order for the construction of an initial reinforcement to an important passage through the marsh was given in 1580 by the illustrious William of Orange. The fortress was at its largest in 1742. The information centre (the fortress entrance building) is the basis for a visit to the fortress. In addition to a concise visual introduction about the history of the fortress, they provide information about contemporary Bourtange. The Bourtange fortress is open all year, and the restaurants and shops determine their own individual opening hours. An entrance fee is charged for a visit to the Bourtange fortress museums; combined admission tickets are available in the information centre.

Beautifully located at the Paterswoldse Meer Lake, the ‘De Kreek’ recreational park with four completely furnished houses is a true oasis of tranquillity and fun on the water in the countryside. From the car park, it is only a 750 metres walk to the cottages. Ground floor: hall, lavatory, shower and washing machine, spacious sitting/dining room with a kitchen, TV, radio, freezer, dishwasher, WIFI and four folding doors to the terrace with a view of the Paterswoldse Meer Lake, separate study/bedroom with a bed/sofa bed and desk; First floor: a bedroom with a double bed, a bedroom with two single beds, lavatory and washbasin. Prices depend on the season and include the use of gas, water, electricity, towels, bedding, WIFI, taxes, etc.

In 1876, this distinctive building was the entry for the world fair in Philadelphia. In those days the building, which was designed as a former Groningen state former Dutch High School, was considered the ultimate example for school building in secondary education. A special element in this design by architect H. Raamakers is the freehand drawing classroom above the hallway. This classroom had a glass ceiling with an extended glass dome above it. The former school was designed around 1869 and is characterised by its monumental Neo-classical architectural style. Striking elements include the three semicircular arches above the entrance and the polygonal observation post lined with wood from which the stars can be observed.

In front of the Selwerderhof cemetery great hall is a large sculpture in the round pond. It was created by Hans Ittmann from Amsterdam and is 4.5 metres high. The sculpture consists of five vertical stakes that protrude two dish shapes. The spherical sides of the hollow are turned towards each other and the water spouts up through the stakes. The sculpture has organic shapes that are reminiscent of plants or fungi. The Selwerd cemetery was laid out between 1939-1949 after a design by garden architects L.W. Copijn and J. Vroom Jr. The two great halls from 1949-1951 and 1963-1964 respectively were designed by then public works architect J.H.M. Wilhelm. Today the entire complex is a municipal historic monument.

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.  

Groningen has its very own holiday: Bommen Berend (Bombing Berend). This day is all about commemorating the battle of Groningen in 1672 when commander-in-chief Carl von Rabenhaupt defended the city against the invasion of the bishop of Münster (Bombing Berend). Over 20,000 of his soldiers besieged the city from the south, in the area where currently the Rabenhauptstraat and the Kempkensberg are located. The invasion lasted for weeks and cost the lives of about 4,600 soldiers from the Münster-Cologne army and about 100 residents. Groningen was liberated on 28 August, and Bommen Berend is still celebrated every year on this date. The green copper ball in this monument symbolises a cannonball and the rusty surface of the tablet refers to the passing of time. The brass letters read the following: ‘Groningen Constant, Behoudt van ’t Landt’ (Groningen perseverant, retaining of the land). This sentence was on one of the emergency coins that were minted during the siege of Groningen. The division in the tablet symbolises the city and its environs. Large parts of the Ommelanden – the Groningen countryside – were flooded to defend the city.

Waterpark de Bloemert is a Landal holiday park, pavilion, boar hire and marina in one. This is the perfect operating base for mooring your boat and enjoying the magnificent surroundings. Go for a walk or a bicycle ride with your own bike or a rental. Go shopping in the charming village of Zuidlaren (two kilometres away) or enjoy a good glass of wine and a delicious meal at the outdoor café of the pavilion with a view of the Zuidlaardermeer lake. There are also options for tennis and miniature golf. In short, this is the place where you enjoy a pleasant stay.

The Groninger Forum is a spectacular building on the Nieuwe Markt, behind the Grote Markt. It will be a meeting place for curious people. With exhibitions, films, events, talk shows, the library, café's, Tourist Information & shop and Storyworld, the new Dutch museum for comics, animation and games. On the top floor there is a café-restaurant, a roof terrace with rooftop cinema and a fantastic view over the city. Until the autumn of 2019 we were located at different locations. The Groninger Forum is open now and the location at the Hereplein is closed. 

Teuntje de Slak is the sailing surf house in Groningen; a place for windsurfing, a SUP city tour of the canals, boating, beach volleyball, sailing and so much more, by yourself or in a group. Consider a course of ten lessons a year or just one single experience. Together with thousands of other fans, every year Teuntje enjoys the kick, tranquillity and speed of the water. Teuntje is perfect for water fans, companies, schools, sports fanatics and those who like some peace and quiet. Teuntje also holds the best company outings, school events, such as fun sports days, class outings and also has educational lesson packages. Teuntje is happy to compile a customised programme for your anniversary or alumni day.

We hold tours through the city of Groningen and its environs. Options include artificial dwelling hill tours, historic farm tours, city tours and moonlight tours. Information about the neighbourhood and places of interest along the way is provided. These tours are possible with a horse and carriage, coach and horse tram, and are suited for family celebrations, student and children’s parties, anniversaries, etc. Also suitable for large groups (up to 80 people). We can provide food and drinks and/or overnight accommodation. Departures from the Vindicat building (nearby the Tourist Information Office); other starting locations in consultation.

Tenaxx country estate: the prehistoric time of your life! Landgoed Tenaxx in Wedde: 30 ha of nature around a historic house, with a Dino Park, tree garden, survival run, boat pond and restaurant. Dino park : find the giant dinosaurs in the wooded area or hunt them with your lasergun. Tree garden : a special collection of weeping trees from all corners of the world Survival run : a 4-5-kilometre boot camp track through mud and water with various obstacles Boat pond : sail in the boats or play on the beach Café-Restaurant : an attractive location with an outdoor café and wood-burning stove Opening hours and prices: www. landgoedtenaxx.nl