Sightseeing in Groningen - what to see. Complete travel guide

Groningen is famous for its unique design hotels and the Hotel Miss Blanche Suites & Apartments is a notable example. It is housed in one of the outstanding historical building that is …
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For connoisseurs of traditions of past years, Groningen is home to several wonderful hotels with historical settings. The luxury Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys located in the central area is …
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Couples who have long dreamed of spending their holidays in an unusual romantic setting should pay attention to the original hotel, Klipper Zwadde. It was set up on a beautiful sailing ship, …
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Survived castles around Groningen
♥ Castle 'Fraeylemaborg' , 17.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Menkemaborg' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schierstins' , 37.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Onstaborg' , 38.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fraeylemaborg' , 17.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Menkemaborg' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Schierstins' , 37.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Onstaborg' , 38.1 km from the center. On the map


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


♥ National Park 'Lauwersmeer' , 30.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Schiermonnikoog' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold' , 40.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Alde Feanen' , 43.2 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Groningen and around
♥ Art museum 'Groninger Museum' Groningen, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Groninger Museum' Groningen, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Groningen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Slauerhoff
From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
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Distance from Groningen center - 50 km.
The locals call the ultramodern and fast Slauerhoff a 'flying' bridge. When lifted, the bridge platform hangs above the nearby autostrada. With regard to such a complicated location, it is very important that the bridge be quickly lifted and lowered so as not to interfere with ship and car traffic. Along the Autostraße is the large footpath. This is an ideal place to look at Slauerhoff Bridge and to make the beautiful photos on their background. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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28.11.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

28.11.2023
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