On the water

Marina Havenkwartier Blauwestad is a modern harbour with eighty-six mooring places and high-quality facilities. Various activities take place during the year, such as concerts, festivals and events. There are boats for rent as well. For more information about the activities, go to the Blauwestad harbour area website.

The Midwolda marina is located on the northern outskirts of the Oldambtmeer. This large, over 800-hectare lake was laid out as part of the Blauwestad residential and recreational project in the east of Groningen. The marina was opened in 2007 and has about 200 mooring places. This is the largest marina in the region and has plenty of facilities, including camper places, free showers, a free slipway and a shop selling water sports items. There is a boat hire and sailing lessons. Next to the harbour is a boat filling station, and the Midwolda beach is nearby. Go to the Paviljoen de Waternimf for a drink and bite to eat.

The Outdoor International outdoor sports company holds sports and challenging activities for groups, which vary from Highland games to crate piling, from bush trail to scooter orientation trips, from abseiling to X-pedition and anything in between. Professional and experienced staff trained in all kinds of sports types and education ensures any level of activity at more than twenty locations in the northern provinces, as well as in the rest of the Netherlands or at a private location. Almost anything is possible in the area of outdoor activities, which naturally conclude in one of the “after outdoor” establishments.

Teuntje de Slak is the sailing surf house in Groningen; a place for windsurfing, a SUP city tour of the canals, boating, beach volleyball, sailing and so much more, by yourself or in a group. Consider a course of ten lessons a year or just one single experience. Together with thousands of other fans, every year Teuntje enjoys the kick, tranquillity and speed of the water. Teuntje is perfect for water fans, companies, schools, sports fanatics and those who like some peace and quiet. Teuntje also holds the best company outings, school events, such as fun sports days, class outings and also has educational lesson packages. Teuntje is happy to compile a customised programme for your anniversary or alumni day.

This sailing school provides their guests with the opportunity to learn about water sports or enjoy the Zuidlaardermeer Lake. Options include; • Sailing boat, pedal boat, motorboat and sailboard hire; • Private sailing and windsurfing lessons for a daily period or couple of hours per week; • Weekly lessons for children from 6-16, both resident and nonresident; • Group activities such as hunts, sailing clinics, etc. We use the latest materials and have a deluxe location and accommodation directly at the Zuidlaardermeer Lake. Our professional lessons are under the skilful leadership of CWO-certified instructors.

Welcome to the Reitdiep city marina in Groningen. The colourful Scandinavian buildings ensure a special and magnificent backdrop to the marina, and the harbour is on the standing mast route of Delfzijl, through Groningen city to Friesland and the Lauwersmeer area and Wadden Sea area. In addition to a transient harbour, it is also a very attractive home port for motor cruisers, yachts and sloops. The harbour has excellent bathroom facilities, a diesel filling station, Wi-FI and a bicycle and sloop hire. The supermarkets, lovely shops and restaurant ensure a lovely atmosphere, and the city centre, with its museums, theatres and cinemas is easily accessible.