Environment

Visiting the bustling city

There is plenty to do in Groningen. Like going to the large market. There is a commodity market every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. You will also find lots of nice terraces, and you can go shopping in the compact city centre. You will also find the historic town hall and the famous Martini Tower, which is 97 meters tall. If you climb it, you can see nearly 30 kilometres in clear weather. In the heart of the Groningen city centre, lies the Forum. This is the meeting place for curious people. Exhibitions, films, various events, talk shows and much more take place here.

Look inside the Seal Hospital

Have a look in the largest specialised seal hospital in Europe. Every day, sick, injured or weakened seals are cared for in the Pieterburen Seal Centre. In the visitor's centre, you are in the middle of the seal hospital where you can watch how they care for the seals. When the seals have regained their strength, they are released back into nature. After the visit to the seals, you can head over to the Wadden Garden. This is a wild and colourful field btimming with plants and flowers from the region. There is a Wadden play area for the kids. This is a playground where ebb and flow are simulated. Climb with ropes to the other side, and catch small animals in the water using a fishnet. In the meantime, parents can relax on the deck overlooking the Wadden playground.

Walking, cycling, horse riding: it's all possible in National Park Drentsche Aa. This diverse landscape was created during the ice age, thousands of years ago. Experience history among the vast heathlands, historic megalithic tombs and green forests.

Go jumping in Groningen

Jumping is fun, healthy and accessible to everyone. There are different activities for every age. For parents with children from 1.5 to 6 years, there is the Mini Jump. Thus, children in this age group can learn to jump, roll and fall in a super fun and safe way.

A modern and colourful museum

Do you like art? Then you really shouldn't miss this museum! There are several exhibitions to see in this colourful modern museum. Inside and out, the Groninger museum looks spectacular. You will find impressive stairs, special paintings, beautiful rooms and much more in this museum. All around you, there is something to see.