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Delfzijl. Gateway since 1303. Groningen in the back. Looking to the future. A place of pioneers, where the spirit of trade flows freely. On the border of water and land. Drie sluizen. One soul. That's Delfzijl. Come experience the atmosphere for yourself and meet the entrepreneurs who work here with heart and soul.

Photo competition Eems Delta

Take part in the photo competition by submitting your wind-themed photo from the Eemsdelta. Think of your favourite spot in (or, indeed, out of) the wind, a fun experience in the wind, or your most beautiful wind-swept landscape. The photo competition is now closed....

Middag-Humsterland

Unspoilt landscape with a rich history

Cor Klevering, Bistro Refter

Bistro Refter...

Wiebe and Gerlinda from Goinga, Herberg De Gouden Karper

Herberg De Gouden Karper...

Hassan Sallom and Zain Kadora, Barbershop Winsum

Barbershop Winsum...

Walking in the Westerkwartier

Explore the Westerkwartier on foot and walk past wierden, borgen and quiet villages. Follow a mapped-out route or walk your own path, and discover the various nature reserves and cultural landscapes of this area. Escape the hustle and bustle, enjoy the peace and let yourself be amazed by the s...

Olav Beek

RegioBank Winsum...

Simplon

Groningen has a lively cultural scene. One of its stalwarts is Simplon. For over 40 years a place where wayward artists take their first steps on stage. Be surprised by contemporary music with a frayed edge here and there....

VERA

For more than 100 years, VERA has been one of the important pillars of Groningen's cultural sector. When you see the pop temple like this now, you wouldn't immediately say that it had its origins in a reformed student union. Not the least artists have ever taken to the stage here. The combi...

Natasja Schripsema

&Bubbels Mon...

Canoeing through the Veenkoloniën

Canoeing through the beautiful Veenkoloniën...

Micro-podcasts

The Province is a micro-podcast about small, everyday observations in the province of Groningen. In each episode, creator Tom Tieman tells a short story about unusual, yet unremarkable events. We zoom in on small observations, scenes and events that are often outside the...

Discover an ancient landscape

The western part of Eems Delta is a landscape with a rich past and present. Many stories tell its recent and old memories and legends. Go by bike, see and taste the vast landscape, subdued villages and read the stories....

Tickets

Great adventures can be had in Groningen. Whether you stand with your feet in the clay of the vast polders, discover seals lying on sand beds while sailing, or get lost in a side street through the bustling city; for adventurers and quiet enjoyers, young and old, there is v...

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Children’s farms in the city and surrounding countryside

Spring is beginning: the days are getting longer, the sun is showing itself more often and lambs are frolicking through the meadows everywhere. The perfect time to go out with your friend, girlfriend or the lutes! What could be more fun than a visit to a petting zoo? Petting animals, playing outside and experiencing farm life....

10 times across the border of Oldambt

There is plenty to do in Oldambt, but there is also plenty to do in the surrounding area. These are ten fun tips across the border that are more than worth visiting

Tjamsweer

The keepers of Tjamsweer...

Steendam

Camping fun at the Schildmeer...

Cycle route: past the most beautiful churches

Some call them beacons of silence, peace and contemplation, others praise their robust appearance and still others say that together they are one big museum. The fact is that almost every village in Groningen has a beautiful church. And it's not just the churches that are famous, some of the organs are also world...

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