Top Things to do in Groningen Province
Top Restaurants in Groningen Province
Top 10 Things to do in Groningen Province, The Netherlands
Discover the best top things to do in Groningen Province, The Netherlands including Groninger Museum, Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Prinsentuin, Universiteitsmuseum Groningen, Brouwerij Martinus, Vismarkt, Hoofdstation Groningen, Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen, Martinitoren, Muzeeaquarium Delfzijl.
Restaurants in Groningen Province
1. Groninger Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,343 reviews
Reviewed By rotiel321
This ultra-modern arty museum is well worth a visit, just a short walk from the centre, near the station - nicely laid-out on several floors, helpful staff and interesting varied art and artefacts - an enjoyable couple of hours, and great apple cake in the museum's cafe !!
2. Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
The northern Maritime Museum is situated in two beautiful medieval buildings in Groningen. The museum shows the history of the ship transport in the north of the Netherlands and the history of Groningen. Additionally, you can visit changing art and history exhibitions throughout the year in our museum. To know how Groningen looked like in the Middle Ages, you can view the special virtual reconstruction of medieval Groningen.
Reviewed By ShivaParvati - Pune, India
A splendid museum housed in two heritage houses in the centre of town we are introduced to maritime life and the manner in which it was lived in the 18th century. There are pictures and paintings, portraits of well known notables, shipping paraphernalia and objects and the piece de resistance being the numerous scale models of schooners and rigged vessels in all shapes and sizes. Spread over four wooden floors it is a feast for both the mariner in you and us alike.
3. Prinsentuin
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By Traysi62 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Prinsenhof Hotel overlooks this garden. Lovely to spend a half hour wandering round and there is a cute little tea house.
4. Universiteitsmuseum Groningen
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
A museum featuring the wonders of science. The collection is linked to the University of Groningen. On a permanent basis there is a collection of human anatomy and a chamber featuring the first famous dutch female doctor Aletta Jacobs. There are also temporary exhibitions which can be check out on our website.
Reviewed By PhilipYos - Odessa, Ukraine
A must. Great displays of nature and science going through time. Displays of skulls and other human remains. Free entrance.
5. Brouwerij Martinus
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Rocka999 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
We were staying in the area and as beer is a passion of mine we found the Martinus Brewery on the net and hey presto they do tours. We booked ourselves in for the English tour which started at 3:30pm, the owners son took us around the brewery, he was very witty, passionate and knowledgable at the same time and kept things moving along nicely whilst answering any questions that were fired at him. Drinks (samples) kept appearing from the bar upstairs which was a nice touch and I enjoyed each one as we were shown around. We bought some bottles at the end of the tour but you can enjoy a few beers at the bar. The staff were all helpful and attentive and I would recommend a visit if in the area. There's a multi story car park close by if you're unfortunate enough to be driving!
6. Vismarkt
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By catherine9705
It’s an awesome market with many fresh fruits. I definitely recommend the fries in the market! And the Portugese egg tart is also quite good.
7. Hoofdstation Groningen
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By Simone194 - Groningen, The Netherlands
The first station building was completed in 1865 and demolished in 1894. The second and current station building was designed by Izaak Gosschalk, completed in 1896, and most recently restored in 2000. Train services started in 1866 and are currently provided by Nederlandse Spoorwegen and Arriva. There are 41 bus services at the station provided by Qbuzz. Since 1961 my parents moved with me from Schiedam to Eelde, a nearby village, so in those days we used the train to visit grandparents near Amersfoort often. In those years the beautiful ceiling in the entrance hall was hidden by a low white simple and cheap one. In the early nineties I guess there was a huge restoration project of the railwaystation. All of this old beauty was revealed again and since then it is a must see in the town Groningen stop ,whenever I have visitors from other places to show them around.
8. Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen
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4.0 based on 281 reviews
We are Sealcentre Pieterburen, one of the oldest and best seal rehabilitation centres in the world. On our campus and field station live and work volunteers and researchers from all over the world. By our collective passion and multidisciplinary approach we form a learning community. We transfer our passion to the public and make them aware of our mission. For years we have a passion and take care for the seal, including its environment. A clean and healthy Wadden Sea is very dear to us. This unique piece of nature has the title 'World heritage' and we should treat it accordingly; for now, for later and for our children. This puts a great responsibility on as human beings and as a social enterprise. The role of the seal is crucial; it is the indicator of a clean sea. We measure, monitor, rehabilitate and share our knowledge. To keep both the seal and its habitat healthy and to offer our knowledge and expertise internationally.
9. Martinitoren
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 707 reviews
Reviewed By Jaytro - Denver, United States
Excellent way to get an outstanding view of the entire city!! Wonderful breeze when you get to the top of the tower and cool throughout the walkway to the top of the tower.
