Groningen from above
Always wanted to know what Groningen looks like from above? With the virtual watchtowers you can find out for yourself. Various virtual watchtowers are scattered across the province. Scan the QR code at each location and take to the skies digitally with your phone. Admire the Groningen landscape from this unique perspective without lifting your feet off the ground. Want to know where all the virtual watchtowers are located? Click on the digital map on this page.
On this digital map, you will find not only the locations of the virtual watchtowers, but also all sights, catering addresses, places to stay overnight, nature, museums, and much more in the area.
How do you go up the virtual watchtower?
Go to a location of a virtual watchtower using the digital map. Then find and scan the QR code on the information board on the spot with your phone. Then click on your screen the circle with the four corners or click on the binoculars and tilt your screen. Move the screen back and forth and enjoy the view at altitude.
If you're upstairs, you can look for a kitten. Have you found the kitten? Then physically go to that location and ask for the Groningen van Boven button. You can get a different unique button at each location. You can collect them all!
- Find the cat above, remember its name and location
- Go to the location and ask for the button
- Need a hint for this location? Then go to groningenvanboven.com
- Collect them all
Collect them all!
Visit all virtual watchtowers and collect the exclusive Groningen van Boven buttons. Each location has its own unique button, a real collector's item. Have you got them all? Then you are officially a 'Groningen highflyer'.
" "Unique perspective without lifting your feet off the ground" "