Tips - Discover Groningen

Storyworld – The comic, animation and games museum in Groningen

The Art of Storytelling The new museum Storyworld might be the youngest comic, animation and games museum in the Netherlands, but that does not make it less cool or fun, on the contrary. The museum…

Boat tours in Groningen

Discover Groningen from a different perspective with the many boat tours through the city. A canal cruise along Groningen’s diepen (canals) shows you the city in a truly enjoyable way. You’ll see things you would…

How to survive cycling in Groningen

The Netherlands has one of the best cycling infrastructures in the world. Nowhere in the world do relatively more people cycle than in Groningen. We have a long cycling tradition in Groningen, which keeps the…

The 6 most instragrammable places in Groningen

Groningen is a beautiful city. You have so many beautiful spots to take pictures that it might be difficult to choose your favorite ones. Nonetheless we tried choosing 6 beautiful places with which you can…

What to do in Groningen when it rains all day

Even if it rains all day, there is plenty to do in Groningen. In fact, it offers the perfect opportunity to discover Groningen in a different way! Of course, we understand that it can sometimes…

7 Unique Spots in Groningen You Can’t Miss

Groningen is full of places you might easily walk right past. Surprising little shops, quiet courtyards, and restaurants and cafés, each with its own story to tell. And that’s a shame, because it’s precisely those…

Cycling or walking past the most beautiful blooming tulip fields in Groningen

Groningen may not be known for it, but there are indeed beautiful tulip fields to be found in the province. The advantage is that, unlike the more famous flower-growing regions, it’s not nearly as crowded…

Rent a bike in Groningen

Groningen is known as one of the Netherlands’ top cycling cities. Whether you want to cycle through the historic city center, along the canals, or explore the area around the city, everything is within easy…

Drinks with a view: These rooftop terraces can be found in Groningen

As soon as the temperatures rise and the sun starts to shine more often, the rooftop terraces in Groningen open up. The perfect spot to relax on a sunny day. High above the streets, you’ll…

Kingsday and Kingsnight 2026 in Groningen

On Kingsday 2026, Groningen will once again be decked out in orange. There will be plenty to do in the city, starting the night before. From parties and music to markets and just strolling around,…