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The 7 best reasons for visiting Groningen

The G7 is what defines Groningen, including its larger attractions, as well as less visible ones, they give province of Groningen it's distinct character.

G7: Groningen City

The bustling cultural heart of the province is home to the Groninger Museum, numerous cafés and restaurants, theatres and festivals. A city with a friendly nature where people still know how to enjoy.


G7: Lauwersmeer

In 1969 the Lauwesrszee was cut off, resulting in the Lauwersmeer. Nature has taken it's course in this area and made it what is is today: the Lauwersmeer National Park. Lauwersoog is also the departure point of the ferry to the isle of Schiermonnikoog.


G7: Pieterburen

Particularly famous as a seal village because of Lenie 't Hart's seal sanctuary, and starting point of the Pieterpad and walking-tours across the mud flats.


G7: Churches

Characterising elements of the Groningen Land with their austere architecture, modest interiors, and wordl-famous organs. Keys are usually available from the neighbours.


G7: Estate Houses

Once a refuge in rough times, they later became the fancy houses for the wealthy, and are currently places of interest that appeal to people's imagination.


G7: Bourtange

A restorend fortress in east Groningen; located in an area where history predominates, it has never been conquered.


G7: Terps

Centuries-old mounds which, for a thousand years, have protected the inhabitants of the Groningen clay area from the rising water.