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Podwalk: through the history of Baflo

2 hours (6.7 km)

Tell us… On this ‘podwalk’, you’ll discover the stories of Baflo and Rasquert. About the medieval scholar Rudolf Agricola, lost borgen and village life. Here, generations of residents have shaped the landscape time and again.

In this ‘podwalk’, you’ll stroll through Baflo and Rasquert and discover the stories behind places you might otherwise simply walk past. From the old station building and Dr Postma’s house to the Laurentiuskerk, long-gone borgen and an ice rink that was once part of a mound. You’ll hear about Rudolf Agricola, the resistance during the Second World War, and the pubs and neighbourhoods where village life used to take place. Some stories are grand. Others are small and personal. Together, they tell the story of how Baflo and Rasquert became the villages you see today.

How does it work?
You’ll find the route on the map on your screen…

How does it work?
On the map on your screen, you’ll find the route we’re going to follow; on your phone, you can access it via the icon at the bottom of the page. The podcast gives directions on which way to go, but it’s a good idea to check the route on the map yourself as well. There’s a sign at every point. Once you’ve arrived there, you can play the corresponding audio clip directly via the map. So you don’t need to scan it again. You can also zoom in on the map. Watch the instructional video for further explanation. Phone to hand? Earphones in? Ready to go.

How to get there

The walk begins at the white station building in Baflo. A lovely starting point, as this station immediately tells a story about the village’s growth and transformation. On weekdays and Saturdays, a train arrives every half hour from both the city of Groningen and Roodeschool. On Sundays, this is every hour. For the latest timetables, it’s best to check 9292.nl. There is also a cycle rack and a car park at the station.