Appingedam

Towns are scarce in Groningen. Besides the city of Groningen, Appingedam is the only place in the province with medieval city rights. It was once a thriving trading town. The town's rich history is still cherished. Wander through the narrow streets, over narrow bridges and past monumental buildings. You will discover Appingedam's charm in its cosy shops and atmospheric cafés.

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

What do you do when you want more living space, but your house is wedged between buildings and the water? Then you simply build part of it above the water. Appingedam's famous 'hangende keukens' hang over the Damsterdiep like bay windows. From the Vlintenbrug and the Vrouwenbrug you can have a good look at them.

Appingedam stands out in the region with a rich offer of art & culture. Museums and galleries, churches with medieval history to monumental churches from the 20th century. Various cultural events of stature are also organised here every year, such as Terug naar het Begin, International Folk & Seasongs Festival Bie Daip, Dickens in Daam and the historic Coopluydenmarkt.

The cosy, narrow shopping streets and alleys invite you to discover Appingedam on foot. Many shops offer a variety of wares and the catering establishments with cosy waterside terraces create a cosy city feeling. The Dijkstraat has a variety of nice shops. Don't forget to explore Solwerderstraat as well. You can enjoy lunch, drinks and dinner on the banks of the Nieuwe Diep or the Damsterdiep with, for example, a view of the famous hangende keukens.

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.