Museum
Groninger Museum
Groningen, Netherlands
A colourful, postmodern museum on the canal that mixes art, design and local history.
City · Netherlands · Groningen
Groningen
A lively northern student city with a striking modern museum, a historic centre and a very bike-heavy streetscape.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Groningen matters
Groningen is the energetic capital of the north. It is a university city with a huge student population, lots of bikes and a late-night cafe scene. The old centre has a tall church tower at its heart, and the modern Groninger Museum adds a bold splash of colour on the canal. It makes a good base for the Wadden Sea coast and the open northern countryside.
Talking points
- It is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country.
- The city centre is built around the Martinitoren, which you can climb for a view.
- The nearby Wadden Sea coast is a UNESCO-listed tidal landscape.
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What to see in Groningen
Tower
Martinitoren
Groningen, Netherlands
The city's landmark church tower, climbable for a view over the north.