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The largest city in the north of the Netherlands, Groningen has a population of over 230,000 inhabitants which, as part of the wider Groningen-Assen metropolitan area, swells to over half a million. A university city with a sizeable student population, this is a vibrant, creative metropolis with a buzzing nightlife and it’s bursting at the seams with culture. Maintaining an independent spirit from the time it was an autonomous city-state, here you’ll find pretty pastel-shaded townhouses and plenty of natural attractions in the surrounding province (also known as Groningen) such as the Pieterburen Seal Sanctuary and Lauwersmeer National Park.
There’s lots to explore by car ̶ you can hire an economy car like a Vauxhall Corsa for €72.73 off-season, a Kia Sportage SUV for €84.82 per day and a spacious Vauxhall Insignia ̶ which seats five in comfort ̶ for €94.73 a day. Groningen car hire is easy with Enjoy Travel ̶ drop your details in our search engine, choose your favourite model from trusted providers, pick it up on arrival and start your holiday in style. With Enjoytravel.com, car hire in the Netherlands is smooth and totally hassle-free.
Guide to Groningen
Once a member of the Hanseatic League trading and defensive confederation and a powerful city in charge of its own affairs, Groningen has been a trailblazing metropolis for centuries. Its distinctive Martinitoren church steeple dates from the 15th Century, the university was founded in 1614 and it endured intense fighting during World War II. The city centre has been pedestrianised since the 1970s and it’s a hotbed for cyclists, people watching in trendy cafes and fashionable bars and restaurants.
Things to do in Groningen
The Groninger Museum is a multicoloured modernist structure that resembles several boxy structures glued together at unusual angles and placed on three canal islands in front of the station. Once you get inside there’s an eclectic collection of exciting artworks from various styles and time periods. For something a little different, try the Noordelijk Scheepvartmuseum, which is housed in a 16th Century distillery building and brings to life the stories of the seafarers and vessels which contributed so greatly to Groningen’s history.
Eating out in Groningen
Groningen is a great place for gourmets. You can sample top-rated Thai cuisine at Cho Fah eathai, traditional Dutch favourites at De Betere Tijden, sizzling steaks at Bronco, French cuisine and seafood at Houdt van Eten and much more. Loosen your belt a couple of notches when you holiday here ̶ it’s a tough place to start a diet!
Transport in Groningen
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is 14km away, or alternatively you can fly into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and drive here.
Buses are the main form of public transport and the network is extensive and efficient.
You drive on the right in Groningen, as is the case across the Netherlands.You must be at least 19 to hire a car here, although for some providers the minimum age is 21 with at least one year’s driving experience.