Groningen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands
About Groningen
Archaeologists have found traces of habitation from the Neolithic and the later Iron Age. The city appeared in writing in the year 1040 as "Villa Cruoninga", apparently already a place of some significance. The city has a rich history, which can be seen clearly from the Medieval buildings in the downtown area. In the 13th century, when the city was an important trade centre, its inhabitants built a city wall to underline its authority. The city had a strong influence on the surrounding lands and made its dialect a common tongue. The most influential period of the city was the end of the 15th century, when the nearby province of Friesland was administered from Groningen. During those years, the Martini Tower was built, which loomed over the city at (then) 127 m tall, making it the highest b
Top Attractions in Groningen
Explore the best things to see and do in Groningen:
- ★Academiegebouw
- ★BOEL
- ★Canal cruise
- ★Canoeing
- ★Der Aa-Kerk
- ★Dot
- ★Forum Groningen
- ★Gold Office
Where to Eat in Groningen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blabla
- 🍴Boccaccio
- 🍴Brussels Lof
- 🍴Buurman & Buurman
- 🍴Café de Sleutel
- 🍴De Herbivoor
Where to Stay in Groningen
- 🏨Apollo Hotel
- 🏨Bud Gett Hostel
- 🏨Camping Stadspark
- 🏨City Hotel Groningen
- 🏨Hotel Corps De Garde
- 🏨Hotel de Doelen
Groningen Travel Guide Sections
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