From Faber to the sluice
Walking route through the history of Hoogezand and Martenshoek
What did it used to look like in Hoogezand and Martenshoek? Where did you get your groceries, where did ships moor and where did people work? The old part of Hoogezand and Martenshoek has a lively history full of shipping and shipbuilding. Hoogezand originated as a peat colony along the old Winschoterdiep, filled in in the 20th century, which ran along today's Meint Veningastraat and Hoofdstraat. The buildings along this route were therefore originally located by the water.
Points of sale guide
Besides the digital route, there is also a route booklet From Faber to the lock. This is available from:
- Bruna - Gorecht-Oost 153P in Hoogezand
- DA - Readshop Spithoff -Hoofdweg 89 in Schildwolde
- Fleurshop Bloemen - Sluiskade 40 in Hoogezand
- FraeylemaborgHoofdweg 30 in Slochteren
- Hotel Restaurant Faber - Meint Veningastraat 125 in Hoogezand
- Smaakvol Slochteren - Hoofdweg 255 in Slochteren
- Discover Midden-Groningen - Hoofdweg 88A in Slochteren
The retail price is € 2. Shipping costs may be added.
Here’s what you’ll see
Features
Tour/Route
- Explanatory season: The route can be walked all year round using the digital map or the route booklet. During History Month (October), there are often sandwich boards along the road at special places.