Care farm De Mikkelhorst

The Haren Hortus Botanicus (botanical gardens) is located a few kilometres south of the city of Groningen, and provides a varied selection of themed gardens on a terrain of no less than 20 hectares. Be surprised by the magnificent Chinese Garden, enjoy the fabulous view from the rock garden, explore the secrets of the Celtic garden, wander the heath and admire the giant sequoia in the Laarmantuin. Children can participate in treasure hunts, and the gardens include various catering facilities for a drink and snack.  

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.

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.

De Kaaskop is the most delicious shop for those who love the good life and who enjoy spending time with friends and would like to know about the origin of these delicacies. We love honest food, high-quality regional products and unexpected flavour combinations. We are open every day of the week. Also see  www.kaaskopgroningen.nl  and follow us on Facebook.

If you have a taste for delicious cheese, go to the Groningen Kaasboetiek that specialises in farmer’s cheese and sells a wide selection of foreign cheeses. A combination with cheese dippers, delicatessen, freshly roasted nuts, homemade leaven bread and glass of good wine complete your cheeseboard. Our selection of regional Groningen products includes mollebonen (roasted broad beans), Martini Tower liquorice, Groninger Knol’s koek (cake), regional cheeses and Groningen Kaatje (eggnog).

Come and play, climb and clamber. In our indoor playground paradise, children can climb and clamber, crawl through tunnels and go down various slides, play with mega Lego blocks and horse around in the ball pit. Visit us and have a wonderful indoor day out with your children. Adult supervision is obligatory, so admission is free for people 18 years and up. Free Wi-Fi available. 

Step into the entirely different world of De Buitenplaats Museum in Eelde, housed in a complex that is a high-profile example of organic architecture. Brick walls and overgrown piled stones alternate, flowery garden roofs and multicoloured borders run over into ‘green outdoor rooms’ of trimmed box trees and yew trees. Together they frame contemporary figurative art exhibitions with work from any style, country and time. Amidst all this are the stage events from chamber music to singer-songwriters and from poetry to salsa. The adjacent Nijsinghhuis also opens its doors on a regular basis. A listed building from 1654, in recent decades it has been decorated with interior paintings by Matthijs Röling, Wout Muller, Olga Wiese, Clary Mastenbroek and Pieter Pander.

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.

In the lee of the center you will find our atmospheric, carefully decorated restaurant. Eating out at Pim and Marieke is enjoying the 5 of Pim. Five favorite dishes of this moment prepared with the finest products of the season. Marieke likes to spoil you with personal attention and a good glass of wine. In the summer between the flowers on our terrace, you imagine yourself in France.  We would like to surprise you and look forward to your arrival! Pim & Marieke