Explore the city on foot, by bicycle, by pedal boat, or in a canoe! Each option provides the opportunity to see the city’s beauty from up close.

The Groningen Museum, a work of art in itself, is one of the most beautiful and special museums in the Netherlands. And there are various museums in the city and province that highlight all of the aspects of Groningen. But you can also find art in the Groningen streets; just look around and see what cultural Groningen has to offer.

Groningen has no fixed closing times, so this is the perfect opportunity to party until the wee small hours. Groningen is also a musical city where live music performances take place regularly in various cafés. And there are other options: the cinema, a visit to the casino or take in one of the many theatre performances.

If you have no fixed plan yet, be inspired by a list of attractions in the Province of Groningen; visit a Groningen estate house, a museum, or fortified town. Simply choose one of the many options.

Recently, Groningen was rightfully chosen as the city with the best city centre in the Netherlands. The selection of shops is enormous and incredibly varied. From large chain shops to small and charming ones, anything can be found in Groningen. Books, clothing, shoes, accessories, antiques and furniture: be sure to come fun shopping in Groningen!

Groningen is a city with nerve, as is proven by the particular Groningen Museum and the plans for the Groningen Forum at the Grote Markt. But Groningen is more. Scattered through the province are special historical buildings and the city is filled with architectonic objects of interest.

Groningen has a tremendously varied countryside: extensive polders, one of the oldest man-made landscapes in Europe, wonderful lakes, all of which borders the Wadden World Heritage. Nature fans are sure to have a wonderful time here.

Groningen is an active province and a perfect place to relax in one of the various wellness centres. See some of the venues for complete relaxation here.