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On this walking tour of the city, you’ll discover seven unique towers, each with its own story. What’s striking is that they aren’t all church towers. Other striking structures are also part of this route. Let yourself be surprised by the variety, and read a short, interesting fact at each location.
The route takes you past iconic spots in Groningen, including the Martini Tower, the Akerk, and the Nieuwe Kerk, and continues past the water towers and other distinctive towers in the city. Along the way, you’ll walk through various neighborhoods and discover how these towers together form the skyline of Groningen.
Martinitoren
The Martinitoren (D’Olle Grieze) is the symbol of the city. Standing 97 meters tall and featuring 311 steps, it’s open to visitors almost every day. Explore Groningen and enjoy the view.
St. Martin’s Parish
St. Martin’s Parish in Groningen has a church tower that is sometimes colloquially referred to as the “drunk tower,” because you can see two bells from every approach. You might almost say you’re seeing double.
Remonstrant Church
The Remonstrant Congregation of Groningen is housed in a distinctive church building with a striking turret that has been a familiar feature of Groningen’s streetscape for many years.
De Akerk
De Akerk in Groningen has a striking tower that has dominated the cityscape for centuries and once served as a beacon for ships sailing into the city via the A.
West Water Tower
The West Water Tower in Groningen is a striking tower nearly 60 meters tall, which once provided water pressure for the city and is now primarily a recognizable industrial landmark in western Groningen.
North Water Tower
The North Water Tower in Groningen is a striking brick tower that once ensured stable water pressure in the northern neighborhoods and now stands out primarily for its sleek, tall silhouette, which rises above the city as an industrial landmark.
New Church
The New Church in Groningen has a striking weather vane in the shape of a rooster atop its tower, which has indicated the wind direction for centuries and often glitters in the sun when you stand at its base.
