On the water

We propose to you: our 5 unique and different hiking huts and the vintage Beach Cottage with a total of 36 beds. They are all on the same field and are thereby additional suitable for a group stay. The 4 person cabin with bunk beds, the round "kampeervat" for 2 persons, the log cabin for up to 8 guests (bunk beds and twin), the nostalgic block steering with two double box beds and the big cabin with 14 beds (bunk beds). The 4 person Beach Cottage has a private shower and toilet. All cabins and the Beach Cottage are spacious with inventory.

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.

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.

Admire the city from the water and take in the mediaeval mansions, wonderful bridges and many towers of this Hansa town. A trip through the canals with boat excursion company Kool provides an unparalleled view of the city for both tourists and Groningen inhabitants. A boat trip taking in the Groningen countryside provides entirely new perspectives; the particular places of interest in the city and its surrounding area combine ideally with a round trip.

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.