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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.

At the Vacationpark Emslandermeer Vlagtwedde is one of the bathing waters identified by the province. Come to Vlagtwedde and enjoy delicious water and a perfect beach location.

This sailing school provides their guests with the opportunity to learn about water sports or enjoy the Zuidlaardermeer Lake. Options include; • Sailing boat, pedal boat, motorboat and sailboard hire; • Private sailing and windsurfing lessons for a daily period or couple of hours per week; • Weekly lessons for children from 6-16, both resident and nonresident; • Group activities such as hunts, sailing clinics, etc. We use the latest materials and have a deluxe location and accommodation directly at the Zuidlaardermeer Lake. Our professional lessons are under the skilful leadership of CWO-certified instructors.

In four particular museums and a sea aquarium under one roof, visit a stalactite cave and a megalith, be surprised by the variety of shapes and colours of shells, crystals, minerals, stones and ancient fossils: discover the world below sea level in the sea aquarium. Inside the three-metre thick walled bunker dating from the Second World War are aquariums with fish, crustaceans and molluscs from the North Sea and Wadden Sea. There are also magnificent models of ships, ancient ship and navigation items, and paintings, books and photographs which portray the rich maritime history of the Delfzijl seaport town. The Muzeeaquarium is currently closed and scheduled to reopen on October 14, 2017.

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.

Exhibitions, Kunst op Straat (Art in the Streets) and Art Library The Groningen Centre of Visual Art (CBK Groningen) leases out works of art and supervises visual art assignments for companies and in public spaces. They are also responsible for the maintenance of over 400 works of art in the streets and borough of Groningen and hold educational activities and interesting exhibitions. They have extensive digital documentation by professional artists and designers from the city and the province of Groningen. Private individuals, as well as companies, art institutions, artists and schools, are welcome at the CBK. For more information, go to www.cbkgroningen.nl. Opening hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 12 –5 pm

Fair Play Casino brings two floors of Las Vegas allure to Groningen and is characterised by a contemporary and stylish design. Austere geometrical shapes alternate with exuberant decorations, attractive lighting and exclusive furnishings; a wonderful backdrop for a variaty of exciting gambling games, from modern slot machines to roulette. Our friendly staff is happy to assist if you have any questions about the games. They will dole out delicious free snacks from time to time. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are free also. In short, this is a wonderful place of entertainment for an exciting or relaxing afternoon or evening. Admission is free; minimum age: 18.

Hi there! We are Spaak, the ultimate bicycle café in Groningen and a combination of a coffee bar and bicycle shop! While enjoying a delicious cup of single origine coffee from Koffiestation (a local coffee roaster) and something on the side, gape at some magnificent bicycles, components, accessories and cycling literature. We also have a workshop where you can let your racing bike fixed. You can also pass by to watch important and less important bicycle races or join one of our rides (Spaakrit) on every Saturday and Sunday. 

At Candlehouse Victoria it is possible to make your own candles, fun for young and old! Of course there is a large assortment of handmade candles, souvenirs and gifts.

Breweryhotel Parkzicht has 47 modern hotel rooms and a total of 110 beds. Rooms are equipped with bath/shower, toilet, telephone, Wi-Fi, and cable colour television. 21 rooms have a minibar and air conditioning. Breweryhotel Parkzicht in Veendam is a comfortable family hotel with a long tourist tradition. After a hearty welcome, savour the hospitable atmosphere and comfortably equipped modern rooms. The hotel’s grand-café and Brewery was fully renovated in 2018. Breweryhotel Parkzicht is located in the centre of “park” city Veendam, a city with a rich peat district history and unprecedented opportunities.

Welcome to the Reitdiep city marina in Groningen. The colourful Scandinavian buildings ensure a special and magnificent backdrop to the marina, and the harbour is on the standing mast route of Delfzijl, through Groningen city to Friesland and the Lauwersmeer area and Wadden Sea area. In addition to a transient harbour, it is also a very attractive home port for motor cruisers, yachts and sloops. The harbour has excellent bathroom facilities, a diesel filling station, Wi-FI and a bicycle and sloop hire. The supermarkets, lovely shops and restaurant ensure a lovely atmosphere, and the city centre, with its museums, theatres and cinemas is easily accessible.

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.

Winebar of the Year 2018: Barrel Wijnlokaal lies hidden in the Haddingestraat near the Vismarkt. Barrel has a selection of over 500 wines  by the bottle, including some very exclusive bottlings. In addition, every week we open at least 60 wines that can be ordered by the glass and are served with delicious cheeses and sliced cold meats if desired. If you would like to taste our selection of the week, be sure to order a ‘small tasting’ of 4, 6 or 8 half glasses, of course provided with a short explanation. You can also book a private wine tasting at the Barrel Wine Bar. Recently, we opened our Wijnwinkel (wine shop) at Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 23.

Hotel Resort Landgoed Westerlee is located in a historic manor in the very heart of the Oldambt region. In addition to fourteen beautifully decorated rooms and a honeymoon cottage, the resort has a restaurant with à la carte menus, a garden house, terraces and a beauty salon. There is a rural-styled sauna facility, a heated outdoor swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and a sun lawn. The barn has been transformed into a winter garden and is ideal for weddings, celebrations, parties, congresses, seminars and other meetings. The rural estate consists of a park with meandering paths, a pond with an island and a large orchard with old varieties of fruit trees. Take a walk to escape from your frenetic daily life.

The Haren Hortus Botanicus (botanical gardens) is located a few kilometres south of the city of Groningen, and provides a varied selection of themed gardens on a terrain of no less than 20 hectares. Be surprised by the magnificent Chinese Garden, enjoy the fabulous view from the rock garden, explore the secrets of the Celtic garden, wander the heath and admire the giant sequoia in the Laarmantuin. Children can participate in treasure hunts, and the gardens include various catering facilities for a drink and snack.