A-Kwartier
Strolling along the church and water
The Hoge and Lage der A, the Brugstraat, the A-kerkhof: here you will find centuries-old atmosphere. Stroll past the waterfront warehouses and the many medieval buildings. Almost every building houses a shop or a café. In these streets, luxury goes hand in hand with cosy catering and art and culture.
Waterfront atmosphere
Waterborne trade has all but stopped, but the bustling activity around the Hoge and Lage der A has remained. How about old-fashioned liquorice shop Droppie, the Groninger Kaasboetiek and cookery shop Kamphuis? Mr Dam serves authentic Vietnamese dishes. Chill out at the many terraces on the quays. Both De Sigaar and Het Pomphuis are great places to hang out. Want to know more about all those ships and the history of Groningen? The Museum aan de A is just around the corner.
Activity around the church
There is also plenty of activity around De Akerk. Between the Vismarkt and the quay, you walk from fashion shop to fashion shop, including Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger. At the back of the church you will find Lente, where you can buy all kinds of fresh produce. For a good book, go to Van der Velde, then walk further into town or return to the water via the other side of the church. If you choose the latter, be sure to pay a visit to the Noorderlicht photo gallery.
