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BOOVN Roof terrace

Enjoy a drink and let your mind wander in a relaxed setting. That’s what the new BOOVN roof terrace offers you. Here, you can spend hours enjoying the view and letting your mind wander over the Groningen skyline. You can even wave to the Martinitoren and the Groninger Forum; on the Hoogkerk side, you can see the current sugar factory in operation.

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Stadslab Festival-Terras

The Stadslab is buzzing with activity. Where you once saw sugar beet as far as the eye could see, you’ll now find a cosy festival terrace. Enjoy street food, cold drinks and the laid-back festival atmosphere. Book a sunny spot now!

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Kwilt

Kwilt is Groningen’s hotspot for creative entrepreneurs. Whether you’re looking for office space, a flexible workspace or a lovely spot in the sun in the park, Kwilt is the place to go. For relaxation and inspiration, take a stroll through the park.

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Rebel Rebel Hostel and stadsstrand

Rebel Rebel Hostel Groningen is the city’s first container hostel. Built on the principles of upcycling and sustainability. At Rebel Rebel, you can also hire canoes, go stand-up paddleboarding, do yoga and enjoy a drink with your toes in the sand on the stadsstrand.

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EM2

EM2 is the place to be for music and a tasty bite to eat. Pop in at the end of the afternoon for a cosy drink and stick around for a pizza from the stone oven. Everything is made using local produce wherever possible. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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Bamboo Lodge

Imagine yourself in the tropics on the beautiful green terrace of the Bamboo Lodge. Here you can enjoy a tasty snack and a drink. Surrounded by over 100 different plants, you’ll almost forget you’re right in the heart of the city. Various workshops and seminars on all sorts of topics are held in and around the lodge every month. Want to really immerse yourself in the experience? Then you can even stay the night here.

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Accessibility

By car: you can park behind the Sieve building via Suikerlaan.

Walking or cycling: from the city, follow Hoendiep. At the end of Hoendiep, go over the railway and straight on under the viaduct. Take the first left (after the McDonalds) onto Energieweg. Drive straight ahead there, until you reach the bridge over the water.

Public transport: from central station or Zuiderdiep, take bus line 8 (city bus) or line 39 towards Surhuisterveen. Get off at the Hoendiep/Meubelboulevard stop. Walk to the Energieweg, then to the bridge over the water.

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