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More to see in Groningen

Groningen concentrates many canals that give it an extraordinary beauty. People might want to stay here forever, and it must be said that sometimes it turns out that way. Tourists falling for narrow streets ideal for cycling, beautiful houses, as if enveloping city streets and amazingly picturesque embankments, decide to stay here for the rest of their lives. However, the city is attractive not only for this - thus, active recreation enthusiasts feel great here, being offered all sorts of interesting pastime. If you want to take an incredible cruise on a wonderful schooner, it is recommended to try tours from Zeilcharter Willem Jacob. This is one of the best deals in town, and ignoring it would be missing the “cherry on the cake”. You can ride a boat using the services of Wake Park, Rinus or Watersportschool, the views offered by any cruise are quite impressive - these memories will never be forgotten. Of course, you can just enjoy the view of the canals standing at any promenade, which is another great pastime that can brighten up your stay in the city. To take a passenger seat in a helicopter and look at the city lying below, which seems especially fabulous from this position, be sure to use the offer from Vliegles.info. It should be noted that since the most common type of transport in Groningen is a bicycle, here there are many tours offering to take a bike ride exploring numerous city attractions on the way. If you choose this option, keep in mind that … Read further

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Shopping, streets and outlets

Reisboekwinkel de Zwerve bookstore is of interest to even those who don't expect to bring books from their trip. Here, you can find great booklets and albums with sights and natural beauties of different countries of the world. The store sells detailed maps of the city and guidebooks. Budget visitors can choose wonderful memorable postcards. In the central streets of the city nearby Grote Markt, there are many … Open

Hotels with history of Groningen

The B&B De Oude Nadorst is another establishment that is unique in many respects. This hotel was founded on the territory of an old farm. It offers its customers two special rooms; one was equipped in a historic building, while the other was set up in a renovated old van. The rooms were decorated with beautiful vintage accessories, interesting wood decorations, and antique toys. This cozy hotel will appeal to the … Open

Advices for travellers

2. The majority of shops and trading centers open at 9:00 and work until 18:00. Saturday is usually a short working day, so small shops can close at 16:00. As a rule, only large supermarkets and shopping malls work on Sunday. 3. Bicycle is the most common type of transportation in Groningen. Such a number of cyclists can hardly be seen in any other city of the country. Virtually the entire central … Open

Active recreation

Everyone will find a nightlife facility to their liking in the city. Thus, Bierlokaal Cafe de Koffer is ready to please, as the name implies, all beer lovers; here you can find a huge selection of different beer varieties. Those who wish to combine business with pleasure - that is, to listen to music, drink a burning alcoholic drink, and have fun - should visit Jazzcafe de Spieghel. Fans of dancing go to conquer … Open

Festivals and events in Groningen

The celebration includes festive parades, and the whole city is painted in orange - the color of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Without fun, the holiday cannot be considered open. In addition, the royal family at this time visits two cities of the country - the first one is the Dutch capital and the second one is any other so that each town can boast of such an event. June is marked by holding two festivals … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

The Stee in Stad hotel is offering customers nine unique rooms, each with very romantic designs. The rooms were equipped in three different historical buildings, all of which are located in the territory of the Korrewiyk district. Most of the rooms were designed specifically for couples. Some were designed in a pompous theatrical style, and are adorned with bright fabrics, unusual photo murals, and wall paintings. … Open

Top sigths of Netherlands

Madurodam Interactive Miniature Park is a wonderful place, a visit to which will be interesting to both adults and children. This is a large open-air museum, where visitors will be able to see ancient windmills, the magnificent Palace of the World, Dam Square, the Royal Palace and many other interesting buildings. In addition to amazing architectural landmarks, there is a big cheese market in the territory of the park. Cheese makers from nearly all cities of the country come to the market to show off their best products, so even the most discerning cheese fans will be pleased. Travelers with the children will definitely fall in love with Efteling Theme Park, where they will meet characters from their favorite fairy tales, try different rides and attractions or watch a performance of the doll theatre. … Open

Photogallery of Groningen, Netherlands