City break in Groningen. Active leisure ideas for Groningen - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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Walking along the shopping streets of Groningen, you can find a lot of charming specialty shops. De Kaaskop store specializes in selling popular national goods. Dozens of kinds of olives, …
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Groningen is one of the towns of the Netherlands that is famous for its long history and respected culture. This town is not a big one, so it perfectly fits tourists who seek unhurried rest, …
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In Groningen even most demanding gourmets will easily find a place to eat. The city is home to more than a hundred of different restaurants, each of which will surely please guests with its …
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Groningen is a cozy and friendly city, which is often referred to as the "city of festivals” because of a rich choice of interesting festivals that are held there. Indeed, during year here …
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Groningen is an ancient city with fascinating history. Its rapid development was in the first half of the 17th century, when a university was founded there. The university works even …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Groningen and surroundings
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National and city parks around Groningen
♥ National Park 'Nationaal beek- en esdorpenlandschap Drentsche Aa' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Lauwersmeer' , 30.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schiermonnikoog' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold' , 40.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Alde Feanen' , 43.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Nationaal beek- en esdorpenlandschap Drentsche Aa' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Lauwersmeer' , 30.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schiermonnikoog' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold' , 40.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Alde Feanen' , 43.2 km from the center. On the map
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Amusement parks near Groningen
♥ Amusement park 'Familiepark Nienoord' Leek, 11.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Sprookjeshof' Zuidlaren, 16 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Rijk der Kabouters en Laven' Eext, 26.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Verkeerspark Assen' Assen, 27.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Duinen Zathe' Appelscha, 32.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Familiepark Nienoord' Leek, 11.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Sprookjeshof' Zuidlaren, 16 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Rijk der Kabouters en Laven' Eext, 26.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Verkeerspark Assen' Assen, 27.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Duinen Zathe' Appelscha, 32.4 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Groningen
♥ Water park 'Aqua Mexicana' Slagharen, 66 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquaventura' Hellendoorn, 92.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 161.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aqua Mexicana' Slagharen, 66 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aquaventura' Hellendoorn, 92.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 161.8 km from the center. On the map
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Groningen
♥ Restaurant 'Hanasato' Groningen. Type - Japanese. 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Pauw' Groningen. Type - Modern French. 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Vive La Vie' Groningen. Type - Modern French. 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Alacarte' Groningen. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Voilà' Groningen. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Hanasato' Groningen. Type - Japanese. 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Pauw' Groningen. Type - Modern French. 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Vive La Vie' Groningen. Type - Modern French. 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Alacarte' Groningen. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Voilà' Groningen. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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