Guidebook for Groningen
Essentials
Monday 08:00 – 22:00. Tuesday 08:00 – 22:00. Wednesday 08:00 – 22:00. Thursday 08:00 – 22:00. Friday 08:00 – 22:00. Saturday 08:00 – 22:00. Sunday 12:00 – 20:00
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AH Helperplein
4 HelperpleinMonday 08:00 – 22:00. Tuesday 08:00 – 22:00. Wednesday 08:00 – 22:00. Thursday 08:00 – 22:00. Friday 08:00 – 22:00. Saturday 08:00 – 22:00. Sunday 12:00 – 20:00
Food Scene
NI HAO Wok Kattendiep
122 Gedempte KattendiepRistorante Pizzeria Contini
44 Verlengde HerewegNew York Pizza
89 Verlengde HerewegDa Carlo
36 Gedempte ZuiderdiepDrinks & Nightlife
Located in the heart of the inner city, the Grote Markt (the Big Market) is the most central square in the city. It hosts a lively market three days a week, as well a number of events throughout the year. The south edge of the square is lined by some of the best bars in the city. As darkness falls, the square transforms into a thriving nightlife destination. Other signature landmarks are also situated on the square including the Martini Tower, and the Town Hall.
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Grote Markt
Located in the heart of the inner city, the Grote Markt (the Big Market) is the most central square in the city. It hosts a lively market three days a week, as well a number of events throughout the year. The south edge of the square is lined by some of the best bars in the city. As darkness falls, the square transforms into a thriving nightlife destination. Other signature landmarks are also situated on the square including the Martini Tower, and the Town Hall.
The iconic Drie Gezusters, or Three Sisters, is considered to be the best Grand Café in Groningen. It is made up of several historic buildings on the south edge of the Grote Markt. The buildings are internally connected and have multiple floors and bars. Various areas have different themes and feels, including two bars the Hoppe and Groote Griet, a rotating bar in the club area, and a fun après-ski bar.
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Three Sisters
38 Grote MarktThe iconic Drie Gezusters, or Three Sisters, is considered to be the best Grand Café in Groningen. It is made up of several historic buildings on the south edge of the Grote Markt. The buildings are internally connected and have multiple floors and bars. Various areas have different themes and feels, including two bars the Hoppe and Groote Griet, a rotating bar in the club area, and a fun après-ski bar.
"De Uurwerker" is a bar and café combo that opened recently to cater to the tastes of young professionals and students. They serve food and drinks for reasonable prices (including great pizza!) as well as having various areas, including bar sections, and relaxed sofas.
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De Uurwerker
1 Uurwerkersplein"De Uurwerker" is a bar and café combo that opened recently to cater to the tastes of young professionals and students. They serve food and drinks for reasonable prices (including great pizza!) as well as having various areas, including bar sections, and relaxed sofas.
Parks & Nature
Hortus Botanicus Haren
34 KerklaanSterrebos
91 HerewegThe Noorderplantsoen is the most popular park in Groningen and the perfect place to enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon in the sun. Enjoy a picnic in and amongst the locals and students relaxing on the open grassy areas or by the ponds. There are festivals held in the park each year, including the Noorderzon - a Performing Arts Festival that takes place each summer.
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Noorderplantsoen Park
1 KruissingelThe Noorderplantsoen is the most popular park in Groningen and the perfect place to enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon in the sun. Enjoy a picnic in and amongst the locals and students relaxing on the open grassy areas or by the ponds. There are festivals held in the park each year, including the Noorderzon - a Performing Arts Festival that takes place each summer.
Arts & Culture
The Groninger Museum is an architectural landmark in itself, and is made up of several colorful modern buildings. The museum hosts several temporary exhibitions at any one time, including collections of paintings, photographs, modern art, and design. It can be accessed by a footbridge that connects the city with Central Station.
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Groninger Museum
1 MuseumeilandThe Groninger Museum is an architectural landmark in itself, and is made up of several colorful modern buildings. The museum hosts several temporary exhibitions at any one time, including collections of paintings, photographs, modern art, and design. It can be accessed by a footbridge that connects the city with Central Station.
The Oosterpoort is one of the largest and most important concert venues in the north of the Netherlands. With a total capacity of 1200 visitors, the venue has held great live performances and concerts of national and international artists. In the past Snoop Dogg, Limp Bizkit, Skunk Anansie, and Gavin DeGraw have all performed at the venue, as well as classical artists, orchestras, and opera.
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De Oosterpoort
27 TrompsingelThe Oosterpoort is one of the largest and most important concert venues in the north of the Netherlands. With a total capacity of 1200 visitors, the venue has held great live performances and concerts of national and international artists. In the past Snoop Dogg, Limp Bizkit, Skunk Anansie, and Gavin DeGraw have all performed at the venue, as well as classical artists, orchestras, and opera.
The Stadsschouwburg is Groningen’s main theater, a traditional building situated on the canal along the Turfsingel. The theater hosts a varied program of plays, comedy, opera, and dance. Check the website for performance details and to buy tickets.
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Municipal Theater Groningen
86 TurfsingelThe Stadsschouwburg is Groningen’s main theater, a traditional building situated on the canal along the Turfsingel. The theater hosts a varied program of plays, comedy, opera, and dance. Check the website for performance details and to buy tickets.
The Dutch Comic Strip Museum provides a fascinating exploration into the world of comic strips. They have a number of exhibitions including drawings, strips, and memorabilia of iconic comic strip heroes.
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Het Nederlands Stripmuseum
71 WesterhavenThe Dutch Comic Strip Museum provides a fascinating exploration into the world of comic strips. They have a number of exhibitions including drawings, strips, and memorabilia of iconic comic strip heroes.
Shopping
The Herestraat is Groningen's main shopping street and runs from the Grote Markt all the way to the Hereplein. It is a lively pedestrian street that is lined with large department stores, brand stores, boutiques, cafes, and fast-food chains. A number of international brands can be found including Zara, C&A, Espirit, WE, and Mango.
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Herestraat
HerestraatThe Herestraat is Groningen's main shopping street and runs from the Grote Markt all the way to the Hereplein. It is a lively pedestrian street that is lined with large department stores, brand stores, boutiques, cafes, and fast-food chains. A number of international brands can be found including Zara, C&A, Espirit, WE, and Mango.
Getting Around
The Central Station has a grand historic main building that contrasts with the modern architecture in front of the station. The bus station is to the right if you leave the station, and a taxi rank to the left. From Groningen you can travel across the country, as well as make connections to Germany and Belgium. The Groninger Museum is directly opposite the station. Walk across the footbridge past the museum for the most direct route to the city center
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Stationsplein
StationspleinThe Central Station has a grand historic main building that contrasts with the modern architecture in front of the station. The bus station is to the right if you leave the station, and a taxi rank to the left. From Groningen you can travel across the country, as well as make connections to Germany and Belgium. The Groninger Museum is directly opposite the station. Walk across the footbridge past the museum for the most direct route to the city center
Avis Autoverhuur - Groningen
35 HelperzoomVerlengde Hereweg
Verlengde HerewegNotebomer
Verlenge Hereweg 103-1
Most times they have a bike for 5€ a day.