Appingedam
Historic city
Appingedam's old historic town centre invites you to a surprising city walk. The Romano-Gothic Nicolaikerk, the old courthouse, the Council House: dozens of centuries-old buildings breathe the history of this city. Walk from little bridge to little bridge to let the wealth of the past, acquired through entrepreneurial spirit, sink in. See more of this wealth and history in Museum Stad Appingedam and in the Groninger Zilverkamer, where you can see a large collection of Groningen silver. Want to discover more about Appingedam's history? Then take a city walk led by an expert city guide.
City walk Appingedam
Want to learn more about this city's rich past while walking? At the information points in town, you can pick up a leaflet to guide you through Appingedam. Fun and educational!
Information points overview
Podwalk - Stories of Appingedam
Discover Appingedam in a surprising way with this listening walk. Podcast maker Tom Tieman and city guides Kees and Jaap take you along familiar and hidden places, where stories come to life right on location. Simply follow the route via the digital map on your phone. You can start at the Nicolaïkerk or set your own route and pace.
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Hangende keukens
What do you do if you want more living space, but your house is wedged between other buildings and the water? You simply build part of it above the water. Appingedam’s famous‘hangende keukens’hang like a sort of bay window over the Damsterdiep. You can get a good view of them from the Vlintenbrug and the Vrouwenbrug.
Shops and hospitality
Contemporary shops in historic buildings. The charming, narrow shopping streets and alleys invite you to explore Appingedam on foot. Many small shops offer a variety of goods, and the restaurants and cafés with their cosy terraces by the water create a warm, welcoming town atmosphere. The Dijkstraat boasts a fine selection of lovely shops. Don’t forget to explore the Solwerderstraat as well. You can enjoy a lovely lunch, a drink or dinner on the banks of both the Nieuwe Diep and the Damsterdiep , with views of the famous hangende keukens, for example.
Sailing
A city by the water is easy to see from the water. Hire a sloop or canoe and sail under the hangende keukens yourself. The canals also lend themselves perfectly to exploring with your own SUP. There are several jetties where you can embark and disembark, such as behind the Nicolaïkerk, near the Stadshaven. Stap theDamsterveer for a tour of the canals.
Appingedam's silver past
In the 18th century, Appingedam showed off its prosperity with beautiful silverware. It was loved both as a possession and as a special gift. The city had its own silversmiths, united in a guild, who provided high-level craftsmanship. Today, these refined pieces can still be admired. In Museum Stad Appingedam , they are true masterpieces. de Groninger Zilverkamer also displays an impressive collection that brings this rich past to life.
Tip: With a combined ticket, both collections can be viewed, a must for lovers of history and crafts.
A look at the Jewish heritage
A special part of Appingedam's history comes to life in the synagogue, the oldest in Groningen. The striking sky-blue dome ceiling and the exhibition on the city's Jewish heritage give this place a character of its own.The synagogue can only be viewed inside by appointment, for example with a city guide. More information is available from Tourist Info Zilverkamer.
