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The Top 20 Attractions in Groningen

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Groningen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Groningen is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Fort Bourtange

Fortress Bourtange was built under the command of William the Silent and completed in 1593. Its original purpose was to control the only road between Germany and the city of …

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill

The fortress with all its sights is always worth a visit.

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Observation Tower Lauwersmeer National Park

Beautiful cycling route along the Lauwersmeer, from the lookout tower you have a beautiful view.

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Lauwersmeer National Park

In earlier times, fresh and salt water flowed together in the Lauwerszee. Fear of flooding led to the construction of a dam in 1969. A beautiful new landscape emerged on …

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Zoutkamp

Zoutkamp was an important fishing port until 1960, and was the transit route for ships to reach the city of Groningen. When the Lauwerszee was closed, the village lost this …

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Pieter Smit Bridge

This is the longest bicycle bridge in Europe (800m) connecting Winschoten with Blauwestad. The bridge was built over a highway, a canal and part of the Oldambtmeer.

The views from the bridge are wonderful.

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Border Bridge Bunde–Bad Nieuweschans

The North Sea Cycle Route also leads across the bridge. All cyclists traveling from the Netherlands to Germany will very soon miss the cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands 😉 ...

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Ter Apel Monastery

On a wooded sand ridge, along the centuries-old trade route from the German Minster in Westphalia to the city of Groningen, Ter Apel Monastery dates from 1465 in the far …

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The Aa Church Groningen

The Deraa church, which got its name from the river of the same name Aa, was built around 1200 and rebuilt several times in the following centuries. The tower had …

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Martini Tower

The Martini Tower, located on the Grote Markt, is the highest tower in the city of Groningen at 96.8 meters. The tower belongs to the Martini Church. For the city …

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