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Places to visit in Groningen

14 towns, cities and natural areas we have written up in Groningen, with our picks first.

The Grote Markt and the Martinitoren in Groningen

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Groningen

Lively university city with historic sites and modern flair
The former cantonal courthouse, a red-brick landmark in Zuidhorn

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Zuidhorn

Groningen countryside town with parks, cycling, and local culture
A red wooden watchtower or guard post situated on top of a grassy earthen rampart under a blue sky.

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Bourtange

Historic star-shaped fortress village on the Groningen border
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Lauwersmeer

National park with mudflats and wildlife in Groningen
The hanging kitchens over the Damsterdiep canal in Appingedam

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Appingedam

Medieval canals, hanging kitchens, and northern Dutch charm
Dorpsgezicht met raadhuis, woonhuizen en molen vanaf het Winsumerdiep gezien - Winsum - 20416342 - RCE

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Winsum

Award-winning village with canals, windmills, and historic charm
A view of a wooden railing and posts along a paved path next to a tidal channel or harbor, with grassy kwelder (salt marsh) in the background under a blue sky.

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Noordpolderzijl

Smallest Dutch harbor in Groningen
Dinoland Landgoed Tenaxx (03-01-2019) 79

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Haren

Botanical gardens, lakes, and green spaces near Groningen
The Oude Winschoterdiep canal reflecting the sky near Hoogezand-Sappemeer

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Hoogezand-Sappemeer

Industrial heritage, museums, and green spaces in Groningen
A large, ancient stone structure with a flat capstone rests on upright stones in a grassy field, surrounded by green trees.

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Tynaarlo

Prehistoric monuments, lakes, and countryside charm
A landscape view of a Dutch village with a prominent church spire rising above a line of trees and houses, seen across a plowed field in the foreground.

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Warffum

Open-air museum village in the Groningen Hogeland
Overzicht hotel met omgeving - Bedum - 20411852 - RCE

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Bedum

Groningen village with historic church and rural cycling routes

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