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 Groningen



Groningen is a city in The Netherlands with 180.000 inhabitants and is the capital of Groningen. Since 1614 the city has its university: the `Rijksuniversiteit Groningen'. The city Groningen was founded around 1100 A.D. and has a rich history, which can clearly be told from the old medieval buildings in the down town area.
Get in

By train
Groningen has two train stations, the central station (Centraal Station) and the northern station (Station Noord). Most trains arrive at the central station. There is a direct connection from Amsterdam and from Schiphol airport to Groningen. The direct train ride from Schiphol/Amsterdam takes about 2:30 hours. Utrecht - Groningen city takes exactly 2 hours by train and puts you in the middle of the city.

By bus
All buses going to Groningen go directly to the central Station.
So only a bus that is going to another direction does not go the the central station.

By car
Driving in the old city is not the best option; parking is not always easy to find, none of it free.

There is a P&R facility to the east of the city, near the sports fields/hall. It is clearly marked when driving on the ring road. Parking there is free, and for a couple of euros a regular bus service takes you right to (and from) the Grote Markt, the heart of the city, within a couple of minutes.

Get around

By bike
Getting from any place in Groningen to the centre will take at most 20 minutes by bike. This makes the bike a fast, cheap and easy way to travel Groningen. Don't get scared by the overwhelming amount of bicycles. The city houses tens of thousands of students, whose primary means of transportation is the bike. Be advised though; bicycle theft is pretty high so use a good lock.

See

Like most cities in The Netherlands, Groningen's city center is surrounded by a canal.
  • Het Groninger Museum. The museum of Groningen.
  • Het Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum . The northern museum of water transport. Shows the history and role of transport over water until the 1970's.
  • Tabaksmusuem 'Roommate' of the scheepvaartmuseum.
  • De AA Kerk Beautiful church built in the middle ages.
  • The University of Groningen is one of the oldest Dutch universities and one of three Royal Universities of The Netherlands. It was established in 1614. Most of the academic space of the university is located on a newer campus on the outskirts of the city, but there are several pleasant historic buildings still in the city center.
  • De Grote Markt and De Vismarkt are two large market squares in the center of the city.


    • Do
  • Climb the Martini tower for a nice view over the city.
  • Take a canal cruise around the historical center.
  • Walk in het Noorderplantsoen on a sunny day, this is the place to relax after a hard day's work for a lot of students.
  • Visit the Noorderzon open-air theatrefestival in the second half of August, art, comedy, dance and theatre in the Noorderplantsoen.
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    Hotels in Groningen
     Hotel Spoorzicht Score 7.65 from 36 reviews
    Molenweg 11 7.65/10
    Our hotel is situated in a block of buildings behind the restaurant. Here, 15 rooms are situated, all equipped with shower and toilet. The main building comprises another 6 modern rooms equipped with shower, toilet, tv, telephone and 1 room with bath. Hotel Spoorzicht is located in a green area and disposes of a nice sitting area for our guests. We have our own parking lot, so finding a place to park your car is never a problem. Naturally Hotel-Restaurant 'Spoorzicht' is open all week. Hotel Restaurant 'Spoorzicht' comprises of various rooms for larger as well as smaller companies. Our total accommodation is suitable for about 500 guests. Our 'De Doorrit'-room is one of the bigger rooms and is, in comination with the skittle centre, perfectly fit for staff days out, weddings, etc.; theatre facilities and a bar are also available. Large groups and companies can also use the accommodation for dinners, at special, attractive rates. Our spacious, modern toilets are easily accessible from the rooms. ... more
     
    Best Western Hotel de Jonge Score 7.1 from 145 reviews
    Brinkstraat 85 7.1/10
    Best Western Hotel de Jonge is situated in the hart of the capital of Drenthe. The unique combination of meeting centre, hotel, grand café, à la carte restaurant, English pub and disco will make your stay a memorable one! The surroundings are beautiful and there are plenty of cycling routes in the area. ... more
     
    Het Witte Paard Score 7.9 from 40 reviews
    Hoofdstraat 217 7.9/10
    All our rooms have been romantically decorated and are equipped with modern facilities. The junior suite is more spacious yet and offers a large sitting area and extra facilities. ... more
     
    Hotel De Klokbeker Score 7.825 from 20 reviews
    Westeind 7 7.83/10
    De Klokbeker is centrally situated opposite one of the 2 windmills in Norg. A stone's throw away from de Klokbeker you will find modern tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool. Norg has also got it's own recreation park with water slide. And if you like riding horseback, there are various riding schools close at hand. Norg's unique surroundings offer numerous possibilities for walking, cycling and nature exploring. The neighbouring cities and villages offer plenty of possibilities to have a nice and enjoyable day. ... more
     
     Hotel Erkelens Score 8.325 from 25 reviews
    Grolloërstraat 1 8.33/10
    Hotel Erkelens is situated at the edge of National Park 'de Drentse Aa'. ... more
     
    More hotels in Groningen

    National Park Jeep Safari 7 hours

    National Park Jeep Safari

    A full day off-road 4x4 adventure in a Land Rover, in the Christoffel National park offers you an awesome way to experience the beautiful nature of Curacao.

    You will be picked up at your hotel and given a briefing and safety instructions by our driver/guide in reference to driving in open vehicles, specifically in the 'wild Curacao' terrain.

    After an impression of the island you will arrive at the northern shore of the park where you will visit, Boca pistol to witness enormous waves smashing into the rocks producing a loud 'pistol' sound. The Boca Table cave is always worth a visit after which we will head west to explore the bare terrain filled with cacti, and lizards.

    After enjoying lunch at the historic Savonet Plantation you will enter the main park. The Christoffel National Park is a combination of beautiful nature and amazing historical sites from the time of the slave trade and huge slave plantations. You will also drive through an off road area filled with orchids, birds of pray and sometimes even deer.

    Other highlights of the tour are some amazing views some of them more then a 1000 feet above sea level.

    This is a MUST DO adventure!

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    Grote Markt

    The old town square is not as pretty as it used to be. The reconstruction after WW II was not a big success.

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    Martinitoren

    Martinitoren

    The main sight is without a doubt the Martini Toren and the Church that belongs to it. They date back to the 11-th century, although the present construction is mostly form the 16-th. Open from noon-5pm from Tuesday to Saturday. The Martini Toren is located on the Grote Markt.

    type:Hotspots

    Amsterdam City Sightseeing Tour 2.5 to 3.5 hours

    Rijksmuesum, Amsterdam

    With more than 6,800 monumental houses and buildings Amsterdam has the largest historical city center in Europe.

    Amsterdam is particularly well-known for its three rings of canals, along which thousands of elaborately decorated merchants' residences and warehouses were built in the 17th century, the Dutch 'Golden Age'. When the network of canals was dug, 90 islands were created, which are connected to one another by hundreds of bridges.

    This in-depth tour offers you the opportunity to experience some of the highlights of Amsterdam. You will see by luxurious coach, the old and new parts of this beautiful city with its many historical buildings and interesting sights.

    Visit the Royal Palace, the National Monument, the Skinny Bridge, the Albert Cuyp Market and the beautiful houses along the canals. You will also visit a windmill on the river Amstel and a stop will be made at a diamond factory where you will see the traditional way of polishing gems.

    You also have the option to enjoy a boat trip along a typical Dutch canal. Please select the appropriate tour option at time of booking. The one hour cruise takes you through the Amsterdam canals. Alongside these canals you can see 17th century merchant houses, with their beautiful facades, churches with belltowers and 16th and 17th century warehouses. You will also pass through the Old Harbor.

    Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30th, 2007 and receive a FREE UPGRADE to the one hour boat trip along the Dutch canals. You'll save 26% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

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