Groningen Travel Guide

The True Representative of Holland

Why People Love Travel to Groningen?

Groningen

Groningen is a northern city in Holland with a cultural importance for representing the Dutch culture. Many different events are held in Groningen as well. Moreover, Martini Tower is a nice historical building in Groningen that is really worth a visit. Shopping districts and luxury restaurants are the additional touches to turn Groningen into a must-see destination.

Groningen Geo Information

Groningen is located in the north of Holland and has the North Sea in its north. Its distance from the most important cities in the Netherlands is as follows:

Rotterdam

235 Km

Amsterdam

177 Km

Eindhoven 

239 Km

Maastricht

303 Km

Access by 
bike

Holland has 32.000 kilometers of cycling path. It means that you will see a cycling path even on the highways or roads. Groningen attractions are also accessible by bike so when in Holland, do as the Dutch do!

Access by 
flight

The nearest airport to this city is the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. You can get to Groningen using train or bus.

 Access by
car

If you are traveling by car, check the parking information in Groningen before you start your trip.

 Access by public 
transport

If you are traveling by car, check the parking information in Groningen before you start your trip.

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Where to eat in Groningen

Find the absolute best restaurants, dishes and drinks in Groningen. From city essentials to top restaurants by cuisine, these are the best of the best Groningen.

Gustatio

Italian Restaurant
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Wereldburgers

Burgers Restaurant
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Brasserie Groen

Vegetarian Restaurant
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Cho Fah eathai
Sea Food
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Top things to do in Groningen?

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Groninger Museum
When in Groningen, make sure to visit the Groninger Museum if you are an artist or an art lover. Located across from the Central Station, the architecture of the museum is the first thing that captures your eyes. Mendini, the Italian architect, is the designer of the museum. You can see many Dutch works by the De Ploeg as well as Chinese and Japanese collections.

Here are the activities you can do while in Groninger Museum:

Visit the museum and its artistic gems.
Admire the special design of the museum by Mendini.
Discover one of the iconic attractions of Groningen.
Explore the Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese collections

02

Martinitoren
The Grote Markt Square in Groningen is home to the fantastic tower of Martinitoren. The height of the tower is 100 meters and it has one of the best carillons in Europe. If you are in Groningen and you want a perfect landscape view of the city, just get to the top of the tower and enjoy the scenery.

Here are the activities you can do while in Martinitoren:

Wonder at the beauty of the Martinitoren or Martini Tower which belongs to 500 years ago.
Climb up the stairs of the tower and get a fabulous view of the city.

03

Menkemaborg
Menkemaborg is a mixture of great things. First of all, it is an amazing castle. There are also beautiful gardens around the castle. But the most important feature of Menkemaborg is that it is a museum that showcases the noble families of Groningen who lived in the castle in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Here are the activities you can do while in Menkemaborg:

Discover nature, architecture, and nobility in Menkemaborg.
Explore through the castle and see many royal details
Walk in the garden and enjoy the scenery

04

Hortus Haren
Hortus Haren is a beautiful botanical garden in Maastricht that belongs to the 17th century. There are fifteen gardens in Hortus Haren that have different colors. Visit this beautiful garden and enjoy its wonders.

Here are the activities you can do while in Hortus Haren:

Explore the great and ancient natural beauties in Hortus Haren.
Visit the oldest and most impressive botanic gardens in Holland.

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